Shankly: Nature's Fire
Documentary examining the life and times of Bill Shankly, Liverpool FC's legendary Scottish manager.
Documentary looking at the life and times of Bill Shankly, Liverpool FC's legendary Scottish manager. Gaining promotion from the old English second division, Shankly forged two great sides at Liverpool, winning numerous trophies along the way. A product of his working-class roots in Ayrshire, his career in management spanned a period when football was very much the people's game.
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The Spirit of Shankly
The fans who travel north to the Ayrshire village where Bill Shankly was born and raised.
Clips
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“This is not just about football, this is more than that”
Duration: 01:35
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“In Shankly’s day, Robert Burns was a living tradition”
Duration: 00:50
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Trailer for Shankly: Nature’s Fire
Duration: 00:31
Music Played
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Dolly Parton, Mary Hopkin
Those Were The Days
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The Routers
Let's Go
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The Kop Choir
You'll Never Walk Alone
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The Merseybeats
One Day Will Come
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Todd |
| Producer | Peter Hooton |
| Producer | Geseth Garcia |
Broadcasts
Sun 12 Nov 201721:00BBC Two Scotland- Sun 22 Jul 201822:00
- Fri 17 May 201919:25
- Sun 18 Aug 201919:15
- Sun 12 Jan 202019:30
- Sat 4 Apr 202019:30
- Sat 10 Oct 202019:45
- Sun 17 Oct 202120:15
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