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The Kick

Episode aired Oct 4, 2023
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1h 11m

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8.1/10

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A history-making goal in 1996 puts David on the fast track to fame. Big spending and brand deals fuel his popularity - and attract a certain Spice Girl.A history-making goal in 1996 puts David on the fast track to fame. Big spending and brand deals fuel his popularity - and attract a certain Spice Girl.A history-making goal in 1996 puts David on the fast track to fame. Big spending and brand deals fuel his popularity - and attract a certain Spice Girl.

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IMDb RATING

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Trailer 2:45

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David Beckham

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Victoria Beckham

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Tony Adams

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Ron Atkinson

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Mel B

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John Barnes

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David Batty

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Sandra Beckham

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Ted Beckham

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Steve Bruce

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Emma Bunton

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(archive footage)

Nicky Butt

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Melanie C

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Sol Campbell

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(archive footage)

Éric Cantona

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John Carlin

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Eamonn Clarke

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James Clarke

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Director
- Fisher Stevens
Writer
- Alexander Hodgson
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Featured review

9/10

Great Start

I really enjoyed this first episode. Although it focuses more on Beckham's personal life than his achievements on the field, it provides insights that non-English viewers might not have known. It dives into the intense media impact of his relationship with Spice Girl Victoria, his journey to Manchester United, and the crucial role Ferguson played in his early career. The episode also captures his dramatic fall from being England's golden boy to one of its most criticized figures following the infamous red card against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup, an incident many blamed for England's early exit.