With the 2021 Paris-Roubaix postponed, The Guardian's William Fotheringham joins us on Zoom to evoke great past editions of cycling's toughest one-day race - in particular, the 1976 race, as captured in the classic documentary 'A Sunday in Hell'.

'A Sunday in Hell' is widely regarded as the best cycling film of all, a groundbreaking documentary made with more than 20 cameras along the race route, as well as a footage shot from a helicopter - techniques that went on to become standard in sports coverage.

Danish director Jorgen Leth's revolutionary film-making techniques capture the unique atmosphere of the race, as riders led by Eddy Merckx take on the gruelling, cobble-strewn course.

William will be showing some of his favourite clips from 'A Sunday in Hell' and discussing the background to the film and race, in conversation with former Procycling magazine writer Duncan Steer. 

William is the author of a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film: 'Sunday in Hell: Behind the Lens of the Greatest Cycling Film of All Time'. 

You can buy a copy of 'Sunday in Hell: Behind the Lens of the Greatest Cycling Film of All Time' for £20, including UK postage and packing and free entry to the Zoom event, below. Entry to the event on its own is £5.

The £20 book offer applies only to orders within the UK.

NB: Audience members will NOT be seen on screen.

NB2: We ran a Paris-Roubaix night on Zoom with William in October, which was very well received. There is a chance that this event will be similar (!) We plan to show the film in full at cinemas around the country once government post-lockdown plans are confirmed.

William Fotheringham has covered professional cycling for over 30 years and is a former editor of both Cycle Sport and Procycling magazines. His many acclaimed books include 'The Greatest: The Times and Life of Beryl Burton'; 'Put Me Back on My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpson'; and 'Merckx: Half-Man, Half-Bike'. William also worked with Bradley Wiggins on his autobiography, 'My Time'.