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World in Motion - The British Love of Football
Stuart Maconie continues his series charting the history of modern Britain in over 50 records. Tonight, he looks at the music surrounding our love of the national game: football.
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Wed 14 Dec 201623:00
BBC Radio 2
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Clips
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Alan - Football stars drinking... and running pubs
Duration: 00:31
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Doreen - Worrying about the result
Duration: 00:17
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Carolyn - Standing vs sitting
Duration: 00:19
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Doreen - Toffees, hats & ducks
Duration: 00:33
Music Played
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Phil Collins
In the Air Tonight
- Phil Collins - Face Value.
- Virgin.
Share your comments and stories
Your contributions will play a key part in this episode, take a look at the questions below and send us your thoughts:
- Do you believe that "World In Motion" is the only good football song ever recorded?
- What do you remember about the World Cup of 1990? Do you have memories of other big cups or matches?
- Are football songs just naff, or good, rousing fun and a big part of the build-up to big competitions?
- If you're a football fan, how important is music to your team?
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Broadcasts
- Wed 11 Sep 201322:00BBC Radio 2
- Wed 14 Dec 201623:00BBC Radio 2
Song Profiles
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