Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League
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| Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 6 September 2021 – 28 August 2023 |
Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League is a documentary series broadcast on BBC Two from 2021 to 2023, in 2 four-part seasons.[1][2] The series is about the foundation and early years of the Premier League.
The series was distributed to streaming platforms around the world. It was praised for its production and its interviews, though some reviewers found it focused too much on Manchester United and omitted fan voices and criticisms of the league.
The series covers the foundation of the Premier League, starting with football hooliganism events such as 1985's Heysel disaster that led to declining attendances in the late 1980s,[3] and going on to the £300 million deal made by Rupert Murdoch to broadcast the new league on Sky Sports.[4] The first episode covers Manchester United's victory in the opening 1992–93 season, including the arrival of Eric Cantona from defending champions Leeds United.[5] The series later covers Blackburn Rovers' win in 1994–95, spearheaded by Alan Shearer.[6] The series later covers Cantona's assault on a fan, and the rivalry between Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and Arsenal's Arsène Wenger.[3] Keith Gillespie, who was traded from Manchester United to Newcastle United as part of a transfer for Andy Cole, discusses his gambling problems.[7]
