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Shades: The Life and Times of Chris Hallam

Mavericks: Sport's Lost Heroes Series 1
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The 1980s was a decade of excess, where greed was said to be good and the hair was even better. For Welsh wheelchair racer Chris Hallam, it was the perfect moment to shine a light on Paralympic sport.

The 1980s was a decade of excess, where greed was said to be good - and the hair was even better.

For Chris Hallam, a flamboyant wheelchair racer from south Wales, it was the perfect moment to shine a light on Paralympic sport.

Living the life of celebrity brought recognition, and the wrath of those blocking his bid to blaze a trail for athletes the world over.

29 minutes

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Sun 25 Aug 2019 23:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales & Wales HD only

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Producer Philip Tibballs
Editor William Osman

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