Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin (2018)

A look back at the career of the BBC football commentator John Motson.

Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin (2018) poster

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.

Director: Josephine McCusker
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date:
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

legend, sport, football

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How long is Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin?
Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin?
Motty: The Man Behind the Sheepskin is a Documentary, TV Movie film.