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George Best talks candidly to Roisin McAuley about his Northern Irish roots, the effect his fame has had on his loved ones, and - inevitably - his alcoholism. (1996)

George Best talks candidly to Roisin McAuley about his Northern Irish roots, the effect his fame has had on his loved ones, and - inevitably - his alcoholism. He speaks affectionately about Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby and is scornful about journalists who call him a 'has-been'. This was, after all, the man who did it all when he was still young. (1996)

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Mon 21 Apr 199719:30
BBC One Northern Ireland

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George Best died on 25 November 2005. Though the plan had been that a minute's silence would be observed before all Premiership games the following weekend, many crowds chose instead to hold a minute of applause.

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  • Mon 18 Nov 199622:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Mon 21 Apr 199719:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland

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