Plot: Match of the Day begins on 22 August 1964, for coverage of Liverpool versus Arsenal. Kenneth Wolstenholme opens the programme with the words: "Welcome to Match of the Day, the first of a weekly series coming to you every Saturday on BBC TWO
First Episode Aired On:
Saturday, August 22 1964 60 years ago
Last Episode Aired On: Saturday, May 1 1965 60 years ago