Episode
Match of the Day 2: 15th August 2004
Overview
After 38 years away, Match of the Day returns to BBC2. Adrian Chiles wraps up the Premiership weekend, with guests, analysis of the key issues, and all the goals. There's highlights of the opening weekend's biggest game, Chelsea v Manchester United, and Arsenal's trip to Everton.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2004-08-15
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
15th August 2004 is Episode 1 in Season 2004/05 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2004-08-15. The runtime is 60 min.
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