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The incredible stories of how some of Scottish football’s biggest stars made their names on the pitch... and off it.

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Series 1 · 3. Rose Reilly
Series 1: 3. Rose Reilly
How Rose Reilly became the only Scot to win the Mundialito ‘World Cup’, in the face of unfairness, sexism and misogyny.
⏱ 29 mins
Your Time
Thu 12 Feb · 23:30
UK
Thu 12 Feb · 23:30
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Series 1 · 5. Steve Archibald
Series 1: 5. Steve Archibald
How Steve Archibald made the leap from part-time football at Clyde and working as a car mechanic to star striker at Barcelona.
⏱ 29 mins
Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 20:00
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 20:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 3. Rose Reilly
How Rose Reilly became the only Scot to win the Mundialito ‘World Cup’, in the face of unfairness, sexism and misogyny.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 12 Feb · 23:30
UK
Thu 12 Feb · 23:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · 5. Steve Archibald
How Steve Archibald made the leap from part-time football at Clyde and working as a car mechanic to star striker at Barcelona.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 20:00
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 20:00

Available for Streaming

Series 2 1. Frank McAvennie

1. Frank McAvennie

A look at Frank McAvennie's football career, featuring contributions from Bill McMurdo, Tony Cottee, Bianca Westwood, Mick McCarthy and Alan Rough.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 May 2029)
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Series 2 2. John Robertson

2. John Robertson

How John Robertson twice conquered European football with Nottingham Forest.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 May 2029)
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Series 2 3. Joe Jordan

3. Joe Jordan

How Joe Jordan became a Scotland hero and one of English football’s greatest tough guys.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 May 2029)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 2 4. Willie Miller

4. Willie Miller

How Willie Miller captained Aberdeen to glory in Gothenburg and became a Dons legend.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 May 2029)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 2 5. Jen Beattie

5. Jen Beattie

How Jen Beattie blazed a trail for club and country and overcame cancer.
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 May 2029)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 2 6. John Greig

6. John Greig

How John Greig led Rangers to European glory, becoming 'the greatest ever Ranger.'
Duration: 29 mins First broadcast: 25 May 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 25 May 2029)
i Watch on iPlayer

Icons of Football FAQs

When is Icons of Football next on?

The next broadcast of Icons of Football airs at Sat 14 Feb · 20:00(UK: Sat 14 Feb · 20:00) on BBC Scotland.

Which channel is Icons of Football next on?

Icons of Football returns on BBC Scotland next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Icons of Football be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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