A NEW documentary about the life of ex-Rangers legend Paul Gascoigne will show him as he has never been seen before.

'Gazza' promises to reveal never-before-seen footage and home videos of the former Gers midfielder, who scored 39 goals in 104 appearances for the club.

The BBC project will also delve into how the former Tottenham star became a household name who was never out of the tabloids, the Scottish Sun reports.

It is also a very personal story which highlights Paul's demons, behaviour and the pressure of fame at a time when the world's obsession with footballers intensified. 

The series includes contributions from Paul’s friends, family, his former agents and advisors, former teammates and coaches; and some of the tabloid journalists who wrote about him.

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Paul said: “This is the real story of my time in football – the good and the bad of who I am – and what really happened around me.

"So much of this has never been seen before. It feels good to be telling my side of the story and to be working with the Western Edge Pictures team and the BBC, who have delivered this in the best way possible to my fans.”

Commissioning Editor Simon Young added: “As we head into a World Cup year, there couldn't be a timelier moment to look at this piece of our recent history.

"Paul's story is a cautionary tale about the pressure of life in the public eye, and we are privileged that he, his family and friends, and those who wrote stories about him at the time, have chosen to work with us on such a startlingly honest portrayal.”

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Vaughan Sivell, Executive Producer, said: “It's been fantastic to work with the BBC in bringing this hugely impactful story of British media and sporting culture to the screen.

"Paul's highs and lows have made him a footballing icon of our time.”

Gazza will be shown on BBC Two and iPlayer.