Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin
“A look back at the career of the BBC football commentator John Motson.”
Synopsis
A chance to look back on John Motson’s incredible 50 years in broadcasting in the wake of the legendary BBC football commentator’s passing. This special documentary charts his poignant but fun-filled journey around the football grounds that have provided the backdrop for so many remarkable commentaries and football stories from this unique broadcaster, famed for his love of a sheepskin coat. Along the way, the film features the key characters that have played starring roles in those famous Motty commentaries – starting with Hereford legend Ricky George. The programme relives some of Motson's immortal commentary lines, with the stories behind them, from ‘The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club’ at the 1988 FA Cup final to ‘things are getting better and better’ when England won 5-1 in Germany.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josephine McCusker
- Original Title
- Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin
- Release Date
- 19/05/2018
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josephine McCusker
Department Leadership Roster
Josephine McCusker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin about?
A chance to look back on John Motson’s incredible 50 years in broadcasting in the wake of the legendary BBC football commentator’s passing. This special documentary charts his poignant but fun-filled journey around the football grounds that have provided the backdrop for so many remarkable commentaries and football stories from this unique broadcaster, famed for his love of a sheepskin coat. Along the way, the film features the key characters that have played starring roles in those famous Motty commentaries – starting with Hereford legend Ricky George. The programme relives some of Motson's immortal commentary lines, with the stories behind them, from ‘The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club’ at the 1988 FA Cup final to ‘things are getting better and better’ when England won 5-1 in Germany.
Who directed Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin?
Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin was directed by Josephine McCusker.
Who stars in Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin?
The principal cast of Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin includes Not specified.
When was Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin released and how long is it?
Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin?
Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).