David Beckham and Michael Owen are among the stars reflecting on four decades of football's flagship show. Classic clips and cherished memories illustrate how the programme became a national treasure and why it's a favourite of comedians. Other contributors include Bobby Robson, George Best, Brian Clough, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Ian Wright, Delia Smith, Des Lynam and Jimmy Hill

Stephen Watson presents highlights from the Carling Cup of Nations as Northern Ireland take on Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

As the new football season kicks off this August, the television institution that is Match of the Day celebrates 50 years since it was first aired. This definitive documentary charts the history of this iconic programme and highlights its long-ingrained place at the heart of Saturday night television. We discover why Match of the Day holds such a special place in the nation’s affections with classic archive featuring George Best, Brian Clough, Sir Bobby Robson, David Coleman and Jimmy Hill and brand new contributions from Jose Mourinho, Sergio Aguero, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Gary Lineker, Wayne Rooney, Des Lynam, Rio Ferdinand, Ian Wright, Michael Owen, Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer, John Motson and stars from the England women’s football team. We also hear from fans of the show including Sir Alan Sugar, Sue Johnston, Piers Morgan and Russell Brand. Barry Stoller, who composed the iconic Match of the Day music, talks for the very first time about how the tune became the most recognised theme tune on television beating EastEnders and Dr Who! There are also special performances of the music by Lethal Bizzle and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The show looks at how MOTD has evolved over the years, remaining the main place for football viewers to watch action. We also remember how the programme dealt with tragedy, when 96 Liverpool fans Iost their life at Hillsborough. We take a look at the elements of the show that have become synonymous with the MOTD brand like Goal of the Month and we track down a serial winner of the award who became a cult hero in the ‘90s. And Sergio Aguero takes us back to the very spot he scored the most famous of last-minute MOTD goals. Full of fantastic anecdotes and the finest footballing moments of the past 50 years this documentary celebrates Match of the Day notching up its half century while continuing to set the footballing agenda among viewers.

Guy Mowbray presents highlights of classic FA Cup third-round encounters of yesteryear. Hereford United's famous encounter with Newcastle United in 1972, Bradford City's clash with Tottenham Hotspur in 1989 and Shrewsbury Town's meeting with Everton from 2003 are this episode's featured matches.

The FA Cup fourth round has delivered a host of thrilling ties - BBC Sport takes a look back at some of the most memorable in this one-hour special. Despite beating Swansea in the third round, non-league Havant & Waterlooville were given no chance of claiming victory at Liverpool in the fourth. However, they led twice in the first half of their 2008 tie at Anfield - eventually losing 5-2 in a breathless encounter. The clock will also be wound back to the 1980s, with the spotlight on two famous cup upsets from that decade - York City's 1-0 win over Arsenal and Port Vale's 2-1 victory against Tottenham.

A World Cup which began with low expectations for England ended with positivity and optimism, despite the pain of losing in the semi-finals to Croatia. The England squad - both on and off the pitch - restored pride in the national team. Gabby Logan sits down for an in-depth interview with Gareth Southgate as they look back at England’s World Cup campaign with a host of contributions from key members of the squad.

A look back at the action from a thrilling 2018 World Cup in Russia, one of the most exciting and unpredictable tournaments of the modern era.