Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is a TV show on BBC4. Bigger than boxing. Larger than life. Muhammad Ali's journey from unknown athlete to uncompromising, inspirational icon in Ken Burns' compelling portrait. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.
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Muhammad Ali
When Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US Army, he is stripped of his title and forced into exile. After three years, he returns to the ring, but he’s lost a step.
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Cassius Clay publicly joins the Nation of Islam and takes the name Muhammad Ali. In 1967, he becomes eligible for the Vietnam draft.
Cassius Clay sets his sights on becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion, taking on the ‘unbeatable’ Sonny Liston.
Boxer Cassius Clay rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Olympics. He turns professional, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion.