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Brian Clough: The Greatest Manager England Never Had?

Documentary telling the story of Brian Clough's career, including heady days with Derby County, success with Nottingham Forest and his 44-day tenure as Leeds United boss.

Charismatic, outspoken, and often controversial, Brian Clough is widely considered to be the best manager England never had and one of the best English managers the game of football has ever seen.

This frank documentary tells the story of an unforgettable career, including heady days with Derby County, unprecedented European success with Nottingham Forest and a notorious 44-day tenure as Leeds United boss, fictionalised in the novel and film 'The Damned United'.

For many his like will never be seen again. Martin O'Neill and Sir Michael Parkinson are among those who remember the man they called 'Cloughie'.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 5 Jun 201123:45
BBC Two except Wales

Credit

ProducerStephen McBride

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Jul 201022:35
    BBC Two
  • Mon 19 Jul 201023:20
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Mon 19 Jul 201023:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Sun 5 Jun 201122:10
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sun 5 Jun 201123:45
    BBC Two except Wales

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