Aired Tuesday 9 June,
10:40pm - 11:40pmon BBC One London HD
England 2006: The Golden Generation
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. With David Beckham as captain, Wayne Rooney, the prodigious young star, Rio Ferdinand anchoring a world-class defence and Sven-Goran Eriksson leading England into his third World Cup, belief was everywhere. In an era when celebrity culture was exploding, the hype was relentless.
- Category
- Documentary / Special
- Date
- 10/05/2026