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Book Synopsis
Football and television have been intertwined in culture for more than half a century and Brian Barwick has played a massive role in the continuing liaison between them. This book tells the story of how football on television became a national obsession.

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"... the long history of football on the box... told in detail by Brian Barwick" (Sport magazine) "... celebrating the characters who have regularly brought the beautiful game into our living room for the past 50 years" (Choice magazine)"

Table of Contents
Radio with Pictures; Match of the Day; 1966 and All That; The Big Match; FA Cup Special; Hillsborough and Heysel; World Cup Fever; Talentspotting; Sky TV; Champions League Nights; Money, Money, Money; Global Reach; Press the Red Button; Apps and the Future.

Watching the Match The Inside Story of Football

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A Paperback / softback by Brian Barwick

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    Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
    Publication Date: 14/08/2014
    ISBN13: 9780233004327, 978-0233004327
    ISBN10: 233004327
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    Television Sport Association football (Soccer)

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Football and television have been intertwined in culture for more than half a century and Brian Barwick has played a massive role in the continuing liaison between them. This book tells the story of how football on television became a national obsession.

    Trade Review
    "... the long history of football on the box... told in detail by Brian Barwick" (Sport magazine) "... celebrating the characters who have regularly brought the beautiful game into our living room for the past 50 years" (Choice magazine)"

    Table of Contents
    Radio with Pictures; Match of the Day; 1966 and All That; The Big Match; FA Cup Special; Hillsborough and Heysel; World Cup Fever; Talentspotting; Sky TV; Champions League Nights; Money, Money, Money; Global Reach; Press the Red Button; Apps and the Future.

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