The definitive story about Geoff Hurst, the World Cup and his personal highs and lows.
Geoff Hurst’s life is about so much more than scoring the only hat trick in a World Cup Final.
Hurst: The First and Only charts some incredible highs and little-known lows as the sporting legend talks for the first time about the tragedies which have mirrored his remarkable achievements. Hitting football’s highest heights compares little to losing a brother to suicide and a daughter to a brain tumour. And six years after Hurst’s glittering career came to an end, he found himself on the dole.
This is a life shaped by glory and tragedy, fame and normality. The story is told in the company of friends and peers like Harry Redknapp, Harry Kane, Gareth Southgate, Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer amongst others.
And it is more, much more, than a football documentary: at heart this is a very human story, revealing the man behind the statues and the accolades.
Hurst. The First and Only. Feature Documentary on Sky TV
Hurst, The First and Only. Feature Documentary on Sky TV
This feature-length documentary takes you back to one of the most unforgettable moments in English football history: the 1966 World Cup Final. Mixed in Dolby Atmos, it surrounds you with the sound and excitement of the occasion, placing you in the midst of the Wembley crowd as anticipation builds and the drama unfolds. Hear the roar rise around you, the movement and energy of the stadium, and the unmistakable thud of the ball finding the back of the net—bringing the match vividly to life.
But this is more than a story of sporting triumph. Guided by Matthew Lorenzo, Sir Geoff Hurst looks back on the glory days of England’s historic victory and reflects on the years that followed. Football legends and members of Hurst’s family add their own memories and perspectives, offering a more intimate portrait of the man behind the achievement. Alongside the celebrations, the documentary also explores the painful moments of personal tragedy that shaped his life, revealing a story of fame, family, resilience and remembrance.
Hurst. The First and Only. Feature Documentary on Sky TV
Credits
Film Production: Matthew Lorenzo Productions
Post production: Dash Pictures
Director: Ron Scalpello
Producer: Matthew Lorenzo, Daniel Sharp. Ron Scalpello.
Re-Recording Mixer: Rich Evans
Sound Design and Mix
Hurst. The First And Only is a Sky TV original feature length documentary directed by Ron Scalpello about 1996’s world cup here Geoff Hurst. The sound and audio production for the project involved a dedicated team across music score, mix, sound design and field recording.
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Sound Design and Mix: Produced by Rich Evans at Syncbox Audio-Post, featuring a fully immersive sound design and mix in stereo, 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos.
Music Score: Composed by Paul Sumpter with the soundtrack score produced and delivered by The Futz Butler: featuring tracks such as “Hurst Theme” for the opening title sequence.
Production Sound: Additional sound and on-site interview recording were captured by James Waterhouse, Gavin Winterborn, Ray Lyttleton and Oliver Waton.