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Round Four: The Spell Remains, Part 1

Muhammad AliSeries 1
Episode 7 of 8

Muhammad Ali shocks the world when he defeats George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle in Zaire, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. He then faces Joe Frazier, his great rival, for a third time in the brutal Thrilla in Manila.

59 minutes

Last on

Wed 11 May 202201:50
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • James Brown

    The Payback

  • Fela Kuti

    Shakara (Oloje)

  • Whitefield Brothers

    Breakin' Through

  • Santana

    Drums of Passion Suite

  • Nina Simone

    I Shall Be Released

Credits

DirectorKen Burns
DirectorSarah Burns
DirectorDavid McMahon
Production CompanyFlorentine Films

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Apr 202222:50
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sun 24 Apr 202223:20
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 11 May 202201:50
    BBC Two