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Muhammad Ali

Series 1

Round One: The Greatest, Part 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Ken Burns
Director:
Sarah Burns
Director:
David McMahon
Production Company:
Florentine Films

Muhammad Ali

Series 1

Round One: The Greatest, Part 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Cassius Clay sets his sights on becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion, taking on the ‘unbeatable’ Sonny Liston. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Ken Burns
Director:
Sarah Burns
Director:
David McMahon
Production Company:
Florentine Films

Muhammad Ali

Series 1

Round Two: What’s My Name? Part 1

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. In 1967, he becomes eligible for the Vietnam draft. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Ken Burns
Director:
Sarah Burns
Director:
David McMahon
Production Company:
Florentine Films

Muhammad Ali

Series 1

Round Three: The Rivalry, Part 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

The Supreme Court overturns Muhammad Ali’s conviction, and in their rematch, Ali defeats Frazier. But to become champion again, he will have to beat George Foreman. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Ken Burns
Director:
Sarah Burns
Director:
David McMahon
Production Company:
Florentine Films

Muhammad Ali

Series 1

Round Four: The Spell Remains, Part 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Ken Burns
Director:
Sarah Burns
Director:
David McMahon
Production Company:
Florentine Films

Muhammad Ali

Series 1

Round Four: The Spell Remains, Part 2

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

After Muhammad Ali retires from boxing in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith and becomes a symbol of peace. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Ken Burns
Director:
Sarah Burns
Director:
David McMahon
Production Company:
Florentine Films