WBA 68

Forget Enoch, occupations and heavy rock. One of the biggest 1968 news stories in this part of the world was West Bromwich Albion’s unstoppable ride to FA Cup glory.

After seeing off Birmingham City in the semi-final, the team faced Everton in the first Wembley final to be televised in colour. A turgid match was settled in extra time by a belting goal from Jeff Astle, and the Black Country celebrated long into the night. After a season to forget for the Baggies, tonight is a chance to be transported to another world. It’s a privilege to welcome Welsh international and WBA captain Graham Williams to the festival; the man who lifted the cup on that hallowed day. Prompted by archive footage and our host John Homer, Graham will relive an era when professional footballers held down a day-job at the post office and were expected to clear the snow from the pitch before training.

£1 from each ticket will be donated to the Jeff Astle Foundation.