Episodes
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| 01 | 01 | Giorgio Chinaglia | 20171126 | Peter Jackson asks Giorgio Chinaglia about his amazing footballing career. | |
| 01 | 03 | Billy Boston | 20171119 | Another chance to hear Peter Jackson with Cardiff-born Rugby League star Billy Boston. | |
| 01 | 04 | 20110424 | 20120623 | Maverick tennis player Mike Davies tells Peter Jackson about his time as Britain's Number 1 at the end of the '50s and pioneering the professional game. | |
| 01 | 04 | 20110424 | 20120623 | Maverick tennis player Mike Davies tells Peter Jackson about his time as Britain's Number 1 at the end of the '50s and pioneering the professional game. | |
| 01 | 04 | 20110424 | 20120624 | Maverick tennis player Mike Davies tells Peter Jackson about his career. | |
| 01 | 04 | 20110424 | 20120624 | Maverick tennis player Mike Davies tells Peter Jackson about his career. | |
| 02 | 01 | 20111126 | 20130806 (RW) | Peter Jackson travels to Atlanta, Georgia to find out how Welsh soccer missionary Phil Woosnam converted the United States of America to the game, and hears stories of Pele. | |
| 02 | 03 | 20111210 | 20120609 20120609 (RW) 20130126 (RW) 20130127 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to Chico Hopkins, one of the best loved characters in Welsh rugby who's often remembered for one try which beat England, but has so much more to tell. Peter Jackson talks to Chico Hopkins, one of the best loved characters in Welsh rugby.
Peter Jackson talks to Chico Hopkins, one of the best loved characters in Welsh rugby. Peter Jackson talks to Chico Hopkins, one of the best loved characters in Welsh rugby who's often remembered for one try which beat England, but has so much more to tell. | |
| 02 | 04 | 20111217 | 20120616 | Mark Ring was labelled the Clown Prince of Welsh rugby. But there was so much more to this talented player than that, as he reveals in a frank interview with Peter Jackson | |
| 02 | 04 | 20111217 | 20120616 | Mark Ring was labelled the Clown Prince of Welsh rugby. But there was so much more to this talented player than that, as he reveals in a frank interview with Peter Jackson. | |
| 02 | 04 | 20111217 | 20120617 | Peter Jackson interviews Mark Ring about bribery and the third best team in the world. | |
| 02 | 04 | 20111217 | 20120617 | Peter Jackson interviews Mark Ring about bribery and the third best team in the world. | |
| 02 | 05 | 20111226 | 20130328 (RW) | Peter Jackson is joined by Mickey Thomas, Ian Walsh, Leighton James and Joey Jones to recall the day 30 years ago when Wales beat England 4-1. | |
| 02 | 06 | Behind The Iron Curtain | 20171203 | Peter Jackson unveils stories of deceit, paranoia and subterfuge behind the Iron Curtain. | |
| 03 | 01 | Vicki Thomas | 20120505 | 20120507 20130323 (RW) | (01/04) Peter Jackson talks to Vicki Thomas about her golfing family and representing your country Peter Jackson talks to Vicki Thomas about her golfing family, class differences, representing your country and beating the Americans on their home turf. Peter Jackson talks to Vicki Thomas about her golfing family, class differences, representing your country and beating the Americans on their home turf. Peter Jackson talks to Vicki Thomas about her golfing family and representing your country Peter Jackson talks to Vicki Thomas about her golfing family, class differences, representing your country and beating the Americans on their home turf. (01/04) Peter Jackson talks to Vicki Thomas about her golfing family and representing your country |
| 03 | 01 | Vicki Thomas | 20120507 | Peter Jackson talks to Vicki Thomas about her golfing family and representing your country | |
| 03 | 02 | Bob Latchford | 20120512 | 20120513 | Ex-England centre forward Bob Latchford was once Britain's most expensive footballer. Now he tells Peter Jackson what it's like to be a folk hero for some Welsh fans. Ex-England centre forward Bob Latchford tells Peter Jackson about being a Welsh folk hero. (02/04) (02/04) Ex-England centre forward Bob Latchford tells Peter Jackson about being a Welsh folk hero. Ex-England centre forward Bob Latchford was once Britain's most expensive footballer. Now he tells Peter Jackson what it's like to be a folk hero for some Welsh fans. |
| 03 | 03 | Steve Robinson | 20120519 | 20120520 | Boxer Steve Robinson tells Peter Jackson about taking the world featherweight crown. Peter Jackson visits the gym with Steve Robinson to talk about how the boxer took the world featherweight crown just two days after being told of the fight. Boxer Steve Robinson tells Peter Jackson about taking the world featherweight crown. Peter Jackson visits the gym with Steve Robinson to talk about how the boxer took the world featherweight crown just two days after being told of the fight. |
| 03 | 04 LAST | Shaun Edwards | 20120526 | 20120527 20130203 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to Welsh rugby's defence coach Shaun Edwards about pain, faith and the values that shaped his career in Rugby League and stayed with him in the Union code. Peter Jackson talks to Welsh rugby's defence coach Shaun Edwards about pain, faith and the values that shaped his career in Rugby League and stayed with him in the Union code. |
| 04 | 01 | Ken Matthews | 20121229 | 20121230 | Peter Jackson talks to Ken Matthews about how he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Peter Jackson talks to Ken Matthews about how he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, and returned to very much less hoopla than that which greeted the 2012 Olympians. |
| 04 | 01 | Ken Matthews | 20121229 | 20121230 | Peter Jackson talks to Ken Matthews about how he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Peter Jackson talks to Ken Matthews about how he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, and returned to very much less hoopla than that which greeted the 2012 Olympians.
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| 04 | 01 | Ken Matthews | 20121229 | 20130104 | Peter Jackson talks to Ken Matthews about how he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, and returned to very much less hoopla than that which greeted the 2012 Olympians. |
| 04 | 01 | Ken Matthews | 20121229 | 20130104 |
Peter Jackson talks to Ken Matthews about how he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, and returned to very much less hoopla than that which greeted the 2012 Olympians. |
| 04 | 02 | Football League | 20130105 | 20130106 | Peter Jackson uncovers the story of arguably the Welshest team ever in the Football League Peter Jackson uncovers the story of arguably the Welshest team ever in the Football League and the man who created it. It's not who you think it is.
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| 04 | 02 | Football League | 20130105 | 20130106 | Peter Jackson uncovers the story of arguably the Welshest team ever in the Football League Peter Jackson uncovers the story of arguably the Welshest team ever in the Football League and the man who created it. It's not who you think it is.
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| 04 | 02 | Football League | 20130105 | 20130109 | Peter Jackson uncovers the story of arguably the Welshest team ever in the Football League |
| 04 | 03 | Sport And Nationality | 20130112 | 20130113 | Peter Jackson asks if athletes can be on top form when not playing for their birth country Peter Jackson studies the notion of sport and nationality - can an athlete perform at their best if they're not playing for the country of their birth?
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| 04 | 03 | Sport And Nationality | 20130112 | 20130113 20130319 (RW) | Peter Jackson asks if athletes can be on top form when not playing for their birth country Peter Jackson studies the notion of sport and nationality - can an athlete perform at their best if they're not playing for the country of their birth?
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| 04 | 03 | Sport And Nationality | 20130112 | 20130115 20130319 (RW) | Peter Jackson studies the notion of sport and nationality - can an athlete perform at their best if they're not playing for the country of their birth? Peter Jackson asks if athletes can be on top form when not playing for their birth country |
| 04 | 04 LAST | Jock Stein | 20130119 | 20130120 | Peter Jackson traces the story of Jock Stein, who started his footballing days at Llanelli Peter Jackson traces the story of Jock Stein, who started his full-time professional footballing days at Llanelli.
Peter Jackson traces the story of Jock Stein, who started his full-time professional footballing days at Llanelli. Peter Jackson traces the story of Jock Stein, who started his footballing days at Llanelli |
| 05 | 01 | 20131005 | 20131009 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to the legendary Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular. Peter Jackson talks to the legendary Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular, the manager who took on the might of Europe during the 60s and 70s as manager of Cardiff City. Peter Jackson recalls the great West Indian cricketers who have graced the Glamorgan cricket pavilion and hears from Toby Radford, the Welsh coach guiding the current batsmen. Peter Jackson features the West Indian cricketers who have graced the Glamorgan pavilion. Peter Jackson features the West Indian cricketers who have graced the Glamorgan pavilion. Peter Jackson recalls the great West Indian cricketers who have graced the Glamorgan cricket pavilion and hears from Toby Radford, the Welsh coach guiding the current batsmen. Peter Jackson talks to the legendary Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular. Peter Jackson talks to the legendary Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular, the manager who took on the might of Europe during the 60s and 70s as manager of Cardiff City. | |
| 05 | 02 | 20131012 | 20131016 (RW) 20160508 (RW) 20160512 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular. Peter Jackson talks to Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular, the manager who took on the might of Europe during the 1960s and 70s as manager of Cardiff City. Peter Jackson talks to the legendary Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular.
Peter Jackson talks to Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular. Peter Jackson talks to Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular, the manager who took on the might of Europe during the 1960s and 70s as manager of Cardiff City.
Peter Jackson talks to the legendary Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular. Peter Jackson talks to the legendary Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular, the manager who took on the might of Europe during the 60s and 70s as manager of Cardiff City. | |
| 05 | 02 | 20171112 | Peter Jackson talks to Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular. | ||
| 05 | 03 | 20131020 | 20131023 (RW) | The Welshman who saved English rugby. Peter Jackson talks to Brian Blaister, the ex Llandudno footballer who guided the Rugby Football Union from 'blazers to professionalism'. Peter Jackson talks to Brian Blaister, the Welshman who saved English rugby. Peter Jackson talks to Brian Blaister, the Welshman who saved English rugby. The Welshman who saved English rugby. Peter Jackson talks to Brian Blaister, the ex Llandudno footballer who guided the Rugby Football Union from 'blazers to professionalism'. | |
| 05 | 04 LAST | 20131026 | 20131029 (RW) 20131030 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to Welsh Ryder Cup veteran Brian Huggett. Peter Jackson talks to Welsh Ryder Cup veteran Brian Huggett about fair play, Jack Nicklaus and a lifetime in golf. Peter Jackson talks to Welsh Ryder Cup veteran Brian Huggett. Peter Jackson talks to Welsh Ryder Cup veteran Brian Huggett about fair play, Jack Nicklaus and a lifetime in golf. | |
| 06 | 01 | 20140802 | 20140803 (RW) 20140806 (RW) 20160514 (RW) 20160515 (RW) 20160519 (RW) | Peter Jackson relives the day 50 years ago when Glamorgan, a team mostly born within a few miles of St Helen's in Swansea, beat the Australians and won the Welsh Ashes. Peter Jackson relives the day 50 years ago when Glamorgan won the Welsh Ashes.
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| 06 | 02 | 20140809 | 20140813 (RW) | Welsh wing JJ Williams tells Peter Jackson of the political turmoil, at home and abroad, that surrounded the 'invincible' British Lions rugby tour to South Africa 40 years ago. Remembering the political turmoil around the 1974 British Lions tour to South Africa.
Remembering the political turmoil around the 1974 British Lions tour to South Africa.
Welsh wing JJ Williams tells Peter Jackson of the political turmoil, at home and abroad, that surrounded the 'invincible' British Lions rugby tour to South Africa 40 years ago. | |
| 06 | 03 | 20140823 | 20140824 (RW) 20140827 (RW) | Veteran journalist Peter Jackson talks to one of the great eccentrics of Welsh sport who was also the greatest goalkeeper of his generation, Neville Southall. Peter Jackson talks to one of the great eccentrics of Welsh sport, Neville Southall.
Peter Jackson talks to one of the great eccentrics of Welsh sport, Neville Southall.
Veteran journalist Peter Jackson talks to one of the great eccentrics of Welsh sport who was also the greatest goalkeeper of his generation, Neville Southall. | |
| 06 | 04 LAST | 20140830 | 20140831 (RW) 20140903 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to former rugby league player Mike Nicholas about his hard-man reputation, taking on the Australians almost single-handed, and fighting post-sport depression. Peter Jackson talks to former rugby league player and Port Talbot boy Mike Nicholas.
Peter Jackson talks to former rugby league player and Port Talbot boy Mike Nicholas. Peter Jackson talks to former rugby league player Mike Nicholas about his hard-man reputation, taking on the Australians almost single-handed, and fighting post-sport depression. | |
| 07 | 01 | 20150822 | 20150823 (RW) 20150826 (RW) | Peter Jackson recalls Glamorgan cricket's overseas stars, including Viv Richards. Peter Jackson recalls Glamorgan cricket's overseas stars like Majid Khan, Mike Kasprowicz, Ravi Shastri, Waqar Younis, Roy Fredericks and Viv Richards.
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| 07 | 02 | 20150829 | 20150830 (RW) 20150902 (RW) | Robbed? As newly confident Wales prepare for football's European Championship, Peter Jackson recalls how the Dragons missed out on a championship semi-final in notorious fashion. Peter Jackson recalls how the Dragons missed out on a championship semi-final.
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| 07 | 03 | 20150905 | 20150909 (RW) | Peter Jackson reveals the story of Wales's forgotten world champion, Monmouthshire's motorcycling Gary Hocking, the world's best at 350cc and 500cc. Peter Jackson reveals the story of Wales's forgotten world champion, Gary Hocking.
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| 07 | 04 | 20150912 | 20150913 (RW) 20150916 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to former Welsh rugby player and coach Clive Rowlands. Peter Jackson is joined by former Welsh rugby player and coach Clive Rowlands, who talks about how family, community and overcoming personal tragedy helped shaped him. | |
| 08 | 01 | 20160410 | 20160414 (RW) | Peter Jackson examines the issue of sport and nationality. Peter Jackson examines the issue of sport and nationality, talking to the family of ex-Wales rugby coach Mike Ruddock about the choice of whether to play for Ireland or Wales. Peter Jackson examines the issue of sport and nationality. Peter Jackson examines the issue of sport and nationality, talking to the family of ex-Wales rugby coach Mike Ruddock about the choice of whether to play for Ireland or Wales.
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| 08 | 01 | Sport And Nationality | 20180114 | Peter Jackson examines the issue of sport and nationality. | |
| 08 | 02 | 20160416 | 20160417 (RW) 20160421 (RW) | Peter Jackson talks to the greatest run-getter in Welsh cricket history Alan Jones, accumulator of more than 36,000 runs. Peter Jackson talks to former cricketer Alan Jones, accumulator of more than 36,000 runs. Peter Jackson talks to the greatest run-getter in Welsh cricket history Alan Jones, accumulator of more than 36,000 runs. Peter Jackson talks to former cricketer Alan Jones, accumulator of more than 36,000 runs.
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| 08 | 02 | 20180121 | Peter Jackson talks to former cricketer Alan Jones, accumulator of more than 36,000 runs. | ||
| 08 | 03 | Career-ending Injuries: What Do Sports-people Do Next? | 20160423 | 20160428 (RW) | Former Cardiff City striker Bobby Brown and England bowler Simon Jones reveal to Peter Jackson how they struggled after injury ended their playing days. Bobby Brown and Simon Jones on how they struggled after injury ended their playing days. |
| 08 | 04 | 20160430 | 20160501 (RW) 20160505 (RW) | Referee Clive Thomas relives sendings-off, his confrontation with Johan Cruyff and the international intrigue of overseas football. Referee Clive Thomas relives sendings-off and his confrontation with Johan Cruyff. Referee Clive Thomas relives sendings-off, his confrontation with Johan Cruyff and the international intrigue of overseas football. Referee Clive Thomas relives sendings-off and his confrontation with Johan Cruyff. | |
| 09 | Dick Krzywicki | 20170504 | |||
| 09 | Dick Krzywicki | 20170903 | |||
| 09 | Dick Krzywicki | 20170904 | Peter Jackson meets Welsh international Dick Krzywicki, whose parents survived the Nazis. | ||
| 09 | Dick Krzywicki | 20171210 | Peter Jackson meets Welsh international Dick Krzywicki, whose parents survived the Nazis. | ||
| 09 | Jim Mills | 20170513 | |||
| 09 | Jim Mills | 20170518 | Peter Jackson talks to former Wales and Great Britain rugby league star Jim Mills. | ||
| 09 | Jim Mills | 20170917 | Peter Jackson talks to former Wales and Great Britain rugby league star Jim Mills. Big Jim Mills is to be honoured in Wales as a rugby great, yet the former Wales and Great Britain rugby league star has been sent off more times than any other player. He talks to Peter Jackson about his Cardiff school days, his role as team enforcer and his remarkable friendship with the victim of notorious foul play. | ||
| 09 | Jim Mills | 20170918 | |||
| 09 | Jim Mills | 20171217 | Peter Jackson talks to former Wales and Great Britain rugby league star Jim Mills. Big Jim Mills is to be honoured in Wales as a rugby great, yet the former Wales and Great Britain rugby league star has been sent off more times than any other player. He talks to Peter Jackson about his Cardiff school days, his role as team enforcer and his remarkable friendship with the victim of notorious foul play. | ||
| 09 | Joey Jones | 20170520 | |||
| 09 | Joey Jones | 20170924 | Peter Jackson talks to Joey Jones, the first Welshman to win a European Cup winner's medal | ||
| 09 | Joey Jones | 20170925 | |||
| 09 | Joey Jones | 20170925 | Peter Jackson talks to Joey Jones, the first Welshman to win a European Cup winner's medal | ||
| 09 | Joey Jones | 20180107 | Peter Jackson talks to Joey Jones, the first Welshman to win a European Cup winner's medal | ||
| 09 | Terry Yorath | 20170506 | |||
| 09 | Terry Yorath | 20170511 | |||
| 09 | Terry Yorath | 20170910 | |||
| 09 | Terry Yorath | 20170911 | Peter Jackson talks to former Wales football captain and manager Terry Yorath. | ||
| 09 | 01 | Dick Krzywicki | 20170429 | Peter Jackson hears how Dick Krzywicki pulled on a Welsh football shirt after his father survived Auschwitz and his mother emerged from Nazi detention. Peter Jackson hears how Dick Krzywicki pulled on a Welsh football shirt after his father survived Auschwitz and his mother emerged from Nazi detention.
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| 10 | 01 | 20180712 | 20180715 (RW) | How a Welsh soccer team saved the career - and maybe the life - of a gassed WW1 soldier. Peter Jackson interviews sporting stars Peter Jackson tells the story of the unbeaten season of the remarkable Mid-Rhondda FC through the eyes of one of its stars - only months after he'd been gassed in the trenches of France during World War One. Mid-Rhondda emerged renewed after the Tonypandy riots and then the War to become a side willing to take on all-comers. And one of its stars was Jimmy Seed, turned down by Sunderland because they feared he wouldn't recover from twice being gassed while serving in the trenches. Now his grandson helps Peter uncover the story of how he now only survived but flourished to play for his country and lift the FA Cup. | |
| 10 | 01 | 20180712 | 20180715 (RW) | How a Welsh soccer team saved the career - and maybe the life - of a gassed WW1 soldier. Peter Jackson interviews sporting stars Peter Jackson tells the story of the unbeaten season of the remarkable Mid-Rhondda FC through the eyes of one of its stars - only months after he'd been gassed in the trenches of France during World War One. Mid-Rhondda emerged renewed after the Tonypandy riots and then the War to become a side willing to take on all-comers. And one of its stars was Jimmy Seed, turned down by Sunderland because they feared he wouldn't recover from twice being gassed while serving in the trenches. Now his grandson helps Peter uncover the story of how he now only survived but flourished to play for his country and lift the FA Cup. | |
| 10 | 01 | 20180712 | How a Welsh soccer team saved the career - and maybe the life - of a gassed WW1 soldier. Peter Jackson interviews sporting stars Peter Jackson tells the story of the unbeaten season of the remarkable Mid-Rhondda FC through the eyes of one of its stars - only months after he'd been gassed in the trenches of France during World War One. Mid-Rhondda emerged renewed after the Tonypandy riots and then the War to become a side willing to take on all-comers. And one of its stars was Jimmy Seed, turned down by Sunderland because they feared he wouldn't recover from twice being gassed while serving in the trenches. Now his grandson helps Peter uncover the story of how he now only survived but flourished to play for his country and lift the FA Cup. | ||
| 10 | 02 | Lynne Thomas | 20180719 | 20180722 (RW) | The pioneering Welsh sportswoman Lynne Thomas - a champion in both hockey and cricket. Peter Jackson interviews sporting stars Peter Jackson meets Lynne Thomas, newly-installed in the Welsh Sporting Hall of Fame for her pioneering performances in women's sport. She was part of the team which smashed England's home record when Wales beat England at hockey in front of 50,000 fans at Wembley. Then she became the first woman in the world to score a century in one-day international cricket. And, at 246 runs, she was part of the record opening stand in Women's Cricket World Cup history. She has also encouraged dozens of others to follow her into Welsh sport through her teaching and coaching. |
| 10 | 03 | David Mercer | 20180726 | 20180729 (RW) | Respect in sport with David Mercer who umpired a McEnroe-Connors Wimbledon shootout. Peter Jackson interviews sporting stars Swansea tennis expert David Mercer umpired a Wimbledon final shootout between John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors and survived. He talks to Peter Jackson about respect and tantrums in sport, ensuring fair play, and how Llanelli's Edward James - the man in the chair during McEnroe's You Cannot Be Serious outburst - helped him on his way. He recalls surviving a Nastase outburst in Romania. And he tells how he moved from sharing a dressing room with the legendary Ken Rosewall to adjudicating at matches to a career commentating for the BBC. |
| 10 | 04 | Cardiff City legend Peter King | 20180802 | 20180805 (RW) | Peter King tells how he fought for his life in the Cardiff City cause at the top level. Peter Jackson interviews sporting stars As Cardiff City hit the Premier League, veteran club forward Peter King recalls how he fought for his life the last time the club graced the top level of British football. King played in the Bluebirds' last match in the old First Division without realising he and his roommate were suffering from tuberculosis. While his friend never played again, King recovered in a sanatorium and went on to play more than 400 games and score more than 100 goals - a remarkable double that's unlikely to be beaten. He then became a prison officer, ran 61 marathons and took part in "ultra" racing, once running 142 miles in 24 hours. He talks to Peter Jackson about health, endurance and loyalty. |
| 10 | 04 | Cardiff City legend Peter King | 20180802 | Peter King tells how he fought for his life in the Cardiff City cause at the top level. Peter Jackson interviews sporting stars As Cardiff City hit the Premier League, veteran club forward Peter King recalls how he fought for his life the last time the club graced the top level of British football. King played in the Bluebirds' last match in the old First Division without realising he and his roommate were suffering from tuberculosis. While his friend never played again, King recovered in a sanatorium and went on to play more than 400 games and score more than 100 goals - a remarkable double that's unlikely to be beaten. He then became a prison officer, ran 61 marathons and took part in "ultra" racing, once running 142 miles in 24 hours. He talks to Peter Jackson about health, endurance and loyalty. | |
| 10 | 04 | Peter King | 20180802 |
