OHMYGOSSIP — The BBC has commissioned a new Paul Gascoigne documentary.
The former footballer’s life and football career will be documented in ‘Gazza’, which will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, and the 54-year-old star admits he feels “good” to be telling “[his] side of the story”.
He said: “This is the real story of my time in football – the good and the bad of who I am – and what really happened around me.
“So much of this has never been seen before.
“It feels good to be telling my side of the story and to be working with the Western Edge Pictures team and the BBC, who have delivered this in the best way possible to my fans.”
Simon Young, Commissioning Editor, added: “As we head into a World Cup year, there couldn’t be a timelier moment to look at this piece of our recent history.
“Paul’s story is a cautionary tale about the pressure of life in the public eye, and we are privileged that he, his family and friends, and those who wrote stories about him at the time, have chosen to work with us on such a startlingly honest portrayal.”
Consisting of two 60-minute episodes, ‘Gazza’ will feature contributions from Paul’s friends, family, his former agents and advisors, former teammates and coaches; and some of the tabloid journalists who wrote about him.
Vaughan Sivell, Executive Producer, added: “It’s been fantastic to work with the BBC in bringing this hugely impactful story of British media and sporting culture to the screen.
“Paul’s highs and lows have made him a footballing icon of our time.”
Gazza played for England 57 times and starred for Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, and Rangers, among others, throughout his career.
But the star also dominated the front pages as well as the back with his off-field antics.
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