Wednesday 8 July, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Three

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