An evening of programmes marking the 50th birthday of footballing legend George Best and acknowledging his status as soccer's best-known name.
See today's choices.

9.05 The Best Thing
George Best, a star by the age of 17, had everything at his peak: breathtaking ability, good looks and money. He became an icon and won the affections of three Miss Worlds. However, at the age of 27 he was finished. His footballing career was in ruins. He had a drink problem, was declared bankrupt and ended up in prison. Players, managers, supporters, friends and lovers contribute to this intimate portrait. (Stereo)

9.50 Ten of the Best
Ten fans select Best's most memorable goals, and Best invites the public to enter a competition by selecting their favourite. The winner will be announced at 11.35pm.
COMPETITION: to enter telephone one of the numbers below. Calls cost 39p per minute. Lines are open from 9.50pm to 10.30.
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10.00 Manchester United Football Family Tree
Independent sports writer Jim White chronicles the story of the club, from the tragedy of Munich to the joy of European Cup glory; from the low of relegation to the high of winning the league title. Contributors include players George Best, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Bryan Robson, Mark Hughes and Ryan Giggs. (Stereo)

10.50 The Best Team
Which was the best British team ever? Down at George Best's local pub, TV presenter Johnny Vaughan talks with the player about his dream team. (Stereo)

11.05 Parkinson Meets Best
In the seventies, Michael Parkinson faced George Best in two legendary interviews. Tonight, the two meet to discuss his time at Manchester United, his drinking and gambling, the period he spent in prison and his attraction to beautiful women. (Stereo)

11.35 Final Score
Best announces the result of this evening's Ten of the Best phone-in competition. (Stereo)

11.40-12.10am The Best Match
A chance to see action from the game that shot George Best to international stardom -the 1966 European Cup quarterfinal, in which Manchester United beat Benfica 5-1 on their own territory, and Best scored two goals in the first 12 minutes.
Executive producer (Best Night) Bridget Boseley
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