Why Are We Always On Last?
eBook - ePub

Why Are We Always On Last?

Running Match of the Day and Other Adventures in TV and Football

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eBook - ePub

Why Are We Always On Last?

Running Match of the Day and Other Adventures in TV and Football

About this book

A candid look behind the cameras of Britain's most iconic football show.

Why Are We Always On Last? offers a fly-on-the-wall account of Paul Armstrong's 30-year career with BBC Sport. For 15 years, he steered Match of the Day through the rise of Sky and social media, working alongside legends like Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, and Brian Clough.

More than just a memoir, this is a sports broadcasting masterclass. Armstrong shares hilarious anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom, revealing:

  • The secrets to producing a successful sports show
  • How television has evolved over three decades
  • The personalities and pressures that shape sports media

Perfect for football fans, media students, and anyone curious about the magic behind their favorite sports programs. Discover the real story behind the show that's been a Saturday night staple for generations.

Information

Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781785315107
Subtopic
Television

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Foreword
  8. Prologue
  9. 1 Sportsnights, and days with David Coleman
  10. 2 Hillsborough
  11. 3 Travels with Motty, Cloughie, Stubbsy … and Godfrey
  12. 4 A Whole New Ball Game
  13. 5 We’ll be Back after the Break
  14. 6 Auntie Social
  15. 7 Any Given Saturday
  16. 8 Off Script
  17. 9 ‘What happens next?’
  18. Постсцрипт Россия 2018
  19. Photos

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