Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game
Gary Lineker explores the Brazilian passion for football. He meets World Cup winners Ronaldo and Leonardo and asks Michael Palin about the world's fascination with the country.
As the nation prepares for the start of the 2014 World Cup, England football legend Gary Lineker presents this very special documentary on the world's fascination with Brazil and the beautiful game. Gary meets Brazilian striking legend Ronaldo for a frank and illuminating insight into the pleasure and pain of playing for Brazil and there are revealing interviews with key figures, like World Cup-winning player Leonardo.
Focus also falls on Pele - his gifts, global appeal and role in cementing Brazil and Brazilian football firmly in the hearts and minds of the world. The programme asks Michael Palin why we all love Brazil, and there are also contributions from Rio Ferdinand, John Barnes and Michael Owen.
It features rarely-seen archive footage, reliving great moments in World Cup history, and with help from Brazilian model and television host Fernanda Lima, explores the roots and romance of Brazil and the beautiful game.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Gary Lineker |
| Participant | Fernanda Lima |
| Participant | Ronaldo |
| Participant | Leonardo |
| Participant | Michael Palin |
| Participant | Rio Ferdinand |
| Participant | John Barnes |
| Participant | Michael Owen |
| Producer | Dan Gooding |
| Executive Producer | Carl Doran |
Broadcasts
- Tue 10 Jun 2014 22:35麻豆官网首页入口 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
- Tue 10 Jun 2014 23:05麻豆官网首页入口 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Tue 10 Jun 2014 23:35麻豆官网首页入口 One Scotland HD & Scotland only