The first of three programmes
It was hot, dry, one for the record books. But there are other things to remember too.
The story behind Jimmy Hill's venture into Saudi Arabian football. Reporter Nick Ross
A travel agent, a physiotherapist, two former teachers, a couple of football coaches and an ex-First Division manager were lured to Saudi Arabia by the promise of a new challenge and rich contracts. The Saudis want new football pitches instead of patches of sand - they want to win the World Cup. But what's it like to live and work without wives or women or drink?