as a 45 rpm gramophone single on the Pye label (7N 25534), The original theme tune, entitled "Drum Majorette", was written by Major Leslie Statham, a former band member of the Welsh Guards under the pen-name Arnold Steck. Related shows Since 1998, the BBC's coverages of the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship have been under the Match of the Day banner. Between 1995 and 1999, the BBC broadcast Match of the Seventies (1995–96), Match of the Eighties (1997) and Match of the Nineties (1999). Each series acted as a chronological review of seasons through each decade, presented in a slightly off-beat style, and relied heavily on footage originally included in Match of the Day broadcasts. Presenters included Dennis Waterman, Danny Baker, Mark Radcliffe, and Marc Riley. From the 2004–05 season, a second programme, Match of the Day 2, usually airs on the following Sunday. From the 2009–10 season until 2015–16, the BBC picked up the rights for the Football League highlights and up until 2011–12, ten live Championship games and three live League Cup games. Live games were broadcast under the Match of the Day Live banner, but highlights were shown on a new dedicated programme named The Football League Show (or, for League Cup games, The League Cup Show). From the 2013–14 season, American channel NBCSN has broadcast its own version also called Match of the Day. From the 2016–17 season until the 2018–19 season, The Premier League Show typically airs on Thursday nights during the Premier League season. From the 2019–20 season, a spin-off show MOTDx was launched, focussing on celebrities, music, fashion and culture of the Premier League. It is presented by Jermaine Jenas, alongside Chelcee Grimes, Craig Mitch and Reece Parkinson. Match of the Day Annual A Match of the Day Annual book is also produced. References Further reading External links Behind the scenes with the Match of the Day commentary team Unofficial Match of the Day fan-website 1964 British television series debuts 1960s British sports television series 1970s British sports television series 1980s British sports television series 1990s British sports television series 2000s British sports television series 2010s British sports television series 2020s British sports television series BBC Sport BBC Television shows Black-and-white British television shows English football on television English Football League on television Football mass media in the United Kingdom Premier League on television