Hurst The first and only

Featuring: Sir Geof Hurst OBE. Harry Kane, Germaine Jenas, Gareth Southgate, Carli LLoyd, Gary Linnekar, Ellen White, Alan Shearer, Viv Anderson, Harry Redknapp, Mark Noble, Declan Rice

Directed by Ron Scalpello

SUMMARY

Geoff Hurst’s life is about so much more than scoring the only hat trick in a World Cup Final. His story charts incredible highs and little-known lows and now, for the first time, he talks about the tragedies which have mirrored his remarkable achievements.

Hurst was a superb footballer, part of the only England team ever to win a World Cup. More than half a century later he remains a hero. But, like his teammates, he was abandoned by the game he served so well. Five years after retiring he was on the dole. He fought back to gain the respect and status he always deserved. But status compares little to losing a brother to suicide and a daughter to a brain tumour.

This is a life shaped by glory and tragedy, fame and normality.

Premiere on Sky Showcase and Sky Documentaries on November 13th 2022