Fifty years ago England lifted the World Cup in Wembley Stadium in front of nearly 97,000 people. It was a hot July afternoon full of cheering and excitement which made football fans all over the country feel the love for the beautiful game. This BFBS Radio documentary by Jason Webster features interviews with England Vice Captain Gary Cahill, Emile Heskey, hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst etc and even a private tour around Wembley Stadium.

World Cup 1966: 50 Years Of Hurt

Supporting the British Armed Forces in the UK and overseas.
Forces Radio BFBS beams a unique mix of music, news and entertainment around the world. We have stations in 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Brunei, Canada, the Falklands, Germany and Nepal. Hear the full service on the free app, Sky Guide 0211, Freesat Channel 786, or right here on the web at www.forces.net/radio

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Supporting the British Armed Forces in the UK and overseas. Forces Radio BFBS beams a unique mix of music, news and entertainment around the world. We have stations in 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Brunei, Canada, the Falklands, Germany and Nepal. Hear the full service on the free app, Sky Guide 0211, Freesat Channel 786, or right here on the web at www.forces.net/radio

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