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The Lions' Roar

Documentary focusing on the sporting and social impact of the British and Irish Lions' 1974 tour to South Africa. The team became heroes to black fans living under apartheid.

Documentary focusing on the sporting and social impact of the British and Irish Lions' 1974 tour to South Africa. Featuring archive footage, the programme reveals how Gareth Edwards, Phil Bennett, JJ Williams and the rest of the team became heroes to black fans living under apartheid - two of whom would later shape the Springboks. Eddie Butler narrates.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Nov 2013 19:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Eddie Butler
Producer Craig Withycombe
Director Craig Withycombe
Executive Producer Judith Winnan

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