The Big Match Revisited

In December 1979, broadcaster Brian Moore commentated on three English league fixtures. The programme features Chelsea’s clash with Swansea City, Newcastle United versus Queens Park Rangers, and Liverpool taking on Crystal Palace. The matches showcase the football action of that month.

The broadcast is a single episode presented by Brian Moore, drawn from the football action recorded in December 1979. It is catalogued as a programme rather than a full series, and its format centres on delivering match footage from that particular month. The episode’s concise title reflects its focus on the sporting events that took place toward the end of the year. Within the hour‑long slot, Moore guides viewers through three distinct fixtures. The first encounter pits Chelsea against Swansea City, followed by a clash between Newcastle United and Queens Park Rangers. The final segment showcases Liverpool taking on Crystal Palace. Each game is treated as a separate highlight reel, allowing the presenter to comment briefly before moving on to the next contest. The episode serves as a snapshot of English football in late 1979, offering a brief yet comprehensive look at the clubs involved and the style of play typical of the period. By stringing together these three matches, the programme provides a compact overview of the season’s developments at that stage, all under Moore’s steady narration. This structure makes the broadcast a useful reference point for anyone interested in the football landscape of that winter month.