George Best: All By Himself (2016)

10:40 PM to 12:10 AM
Monday 24 November
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George Best: All By Himself

Documentary telling the story of the reserved young football prodigy from Belfast who became a global superstar, but whose career was blighted by his battle with the pressures of fame. The film reveals how the player dubbed El Beatle helped Manchester United to win two league titles and the European Cup, but his extravagant lifestyle led to various problems, most notably alcoholism

George Best: All By Himself airs on BBC One Northern Ireland at 10:40 PM, Monday 24 November. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Certificate
PG
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Sports
Football ➝ Soccer
Daniel Gordon
Director
Trevor Birney
Producer
Brendan J Byrne
Producer