The 2021 British and Irish Lions documentary series will finally hit British screens this week.
The three-part series, entitled 'Two Sides', aired in South Africa last month and will now be available to watch in the UK on ITV1, with the first episode airing on Sunday at 10.20pm. The series is something of a first in the traditional behind-the-scenes Lions documentaries, providing fly-on-the-wall coverage from not just the Lions camp, but the Springboks' as well.
Of course, the 2021 tour ultimately had a bit of everything, with the logistical challenges of a global pandemic, plenty of controversy and a hard-fought and dramatic Test series. The three hour-long episodes, produced by Whisper TV, will be shown on ITV across three consecutive nights.
The first will be broadcast on Sunday 19 June (10.20pm BST) before the remaining episodes air on Monday 20 June (10.45pm) and Tuesday 21 June (10.45pm).
Speaking on the new documentary, Ben Calveley, British & Irish Lions Managing Director, said: "The British & Irish Lions and documentaries are inextricably linked.
"Going back to 1997 with the unforgettable ‘Living with Lions’, the Lions have produced a documentary capturing behind-the-scenes moments of every subsequent Tour. This particular documentary shows how both sides rose to the unprecedented challenge of hosting a major sporting event during a global pandemic."
South African Rugby Union CEO, Jurie Roux, added :"I know rugby fans are going to find this documentary fascinating and entertaining in equal measure, with the added twist this time of getting a fly-on-the-wall view of both camps involved in this unique tour.
"We are delighted to partner with The British & Irish Lions on 'Two Sides', which will act as a wonderful archive for rugby fans to look back upon for decades to come."
