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Episode One

Sue Barker presents a special celebration of why the annual Wimbledon Tennis Championships remain so special to players and fans around the globe.

Sue Barker presents a special celebration of why the annual Wimbledon Tennis Championships remain so special to players and fans around the globe. Sue travels the world to meet some of the legends who have graced the famous grass courts and also speaks to the Duchess of Cambridge, the Patron of Wimbledon on why the event retains such a special place in her heart. In this first episode Sue also chats to British tennis royalty in the shape of Sir Andy Murray and Virginia Wade; her own personal idol Rod Laver; Billie Jean King who revolutionised the women's game, and a rare interview with seven time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras. The players share memories and reflect on their own experiences at the iconic tennis tournament and how their lives and careers were changed by the Championships.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 26 Jul 201823:30GMT

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterSue Barker
Interviewed GuestBjorn Borg
Interviewed GuestChris Evert
Interviewed GuestRoger Federer
Interviewed GuestBillie Jean King
Interviewed GuestRod Laver
Interviewed GuestJohn McEnroe
Interviewed GuestAndy Murray
Interviewed GuestMartina Navratilova
Interviewed GuestPete Sampras
Interviewed GuestVirginia Wade
Executive ProducerCarl Doran

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Jul 201704:30GMT
  • Sat 8 Jul 201717:30GMT
  • Sat 8 Jul 201722:30GMT
  • Sun 9 Jul 201705:30GMT
  • Sun 9 Jul 201710:30GMT
  • Thu 13 Jul 201709:30GMT
  • Sun 16 Jul 201722:30GMT
  • Fri 6 Jul 201823:30GMT
  • Sat 7 Jul 201804:30GMT
  • Sat 7 Jul 201811:30GMT
  • Sat 7 Jul 201816:30GMT
  • Sat 7 Jul 201823:30GMT
  • Sun 8 Jul 201805:30GMT
  • Sun 8 Jul 201817:30GMT
  • Sun 8 Jul 201823:30GMT
  • Wed 11 Jul 201823:30GMT
  • Fri 13 Jul 201809:30GMT
  • Mon 16 Jul 201823:30GMT
  • Wed 18 Jul 201809:30GMT
  • Tue 24 Jul 201823:30GMT
  • Thu 26 Jul 201823:30GMT