The Big Match Revisited

Brian Moore hosts a compilation of football highlights from the historic Christmas fixtures of 1979. The programme includes the Manchester United versus Nottingham Forest clash, the Everton versus Manchester City match, and an iconic retrospective on ten years of the show.

The broadcast is a special edition presented by Brian Moore, drawn from the Christmas schedule of 1979. It assembles a selection of football action that aired during that festive period and has been compiled as an episode for later viewing. The segment was originally broadcast as part of the holiday lineup and later assembled for this dedicated edition. Among the highlights are the clash between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, followed by the encounter pitting Everton against Manchester City. Both fixtures are shown in full, giving viewers a chance to relive the key moments, goals and overall flow of each game as they unfolded on the pitch during the holiday fixtures. The games showcase the competitive spirit of the top English clubs at the time, with each side vying for crucial points during the festive schedule. In addition to the match footage, the programme includes a segment that looks back over ten years of the show’s history. This retrospective offers a concise overview of how the series has evolved, marking milestones and memorable moments that have defined its run up to that point. It also highlights key presenters, production changes and audience reception that have shaped the programme over the years. Overall, the episode blends live match coverage with historical reflection, offering viewers both immediate excitement and a sense of the show’s evolution.