Sir Alex Ferguson two-part BBC documentary to showcase legendary manager's life and career

The incredible life and career of former Aberdeen manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to be showcased in a brand new two-part BBC documentary.

'Sir Alex' - a joint creation by BBC Sport and BBC Scotland - will launch on the BBC iPlayer on December 26, just five days before the iconic ex-Dons boss' 83rd birthday.

Episodes will feature first-hand accounts from those who knew him best, including Gothenburg Great Gordon Strachan, and Manchester United stars Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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As well, BBC Sounds will also be launching its accompanying six-part podcast - Sporting Giants: Sir Alex Ferguson - which will also be available on Boxing Day, and on BBC Radio 5 Live across the festive period, with a bonus episode on January 3.

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Presented by Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft, listeners will be taken even deeper into Fergie's story, including a bonus episode with Celtic and Liverpool legend Sir Kenny talking exclusively about his life-long rivalry and friendship with his fellow Glaswegian.

BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski said: "There are few more pivotal people in the history of British sport than Sir Alex Ferguson. So it is a honour for us to tell his story."

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During his eight years at Pittodrie, Sir Alex won three league titles, four Scottish Cups and the Scottish League Cup, as well as famously leading the Reds to the European Cup Winners' Cup and the European Super Cup in 1983.

He joined Manchester United in 1986, and in a trophy-laden 27-year stay at Old Trafford he won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four EFL Cups before announcing his retirement in 2013.