Man Utd. Stars Take On Salford City

BBC One has commissioned a three-part documentary series following the story of a group of Manchester United legends as they attempt to take Salford City F.C. to the top of England's football leagues.

A synopsis via the BBC is as follows:

Salford Dreams United (w/t) follows Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Gary and Phil Neville, as they face their biggest challenge since winning the Treble. They have taken on Salford City F.C, a neighbourhood club with an average crowd of just 150 and mid-placed in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League, eight rungs down from the Premiership.

The documentary series was commissioned by BBC One Controller Charlotte Moore and Maxine Watson, Commissioning Editor BBC Documentaries and will air on BBC One later this year. It will be executive produced by Electric Ray's managing directors, Meredith Chambers and Karl Warner and Maxine Watson for the BBC.

Charlotte Moore said: "It's a real coup to give BBC One viewers such extraordinary access through this new documentary series, which follows the story of these famous ex-Manchester United players and football heroes. It's a window into a passionate local community, as this club has a chance to be part of a bigger playing field and realise their dreams."

Meredith Chambers added: "This series promises to be fascinating. Every Saturday at a small ground in Salford, people with so many different dreams and passions come together for 90 minutes – now they will be joined by some of the biggest names in world football. Right now at this local club it feels like anything could happen."

The show is being produced by Electric Ray, a joint venture with Sony Pictures Television.

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