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John Charles Comes Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

How did Cardiff City manage to bring John Charles, Wales’s first global superstar, back from Italy to Wales 60 years ago this year?

John Charles was Welsh football’s first global superstar, gracing the stadiums of Europe and becoming a legend at Italian giants Juventus. But sixty years ago, he came home to Wales, not to his native Swansea but to rivals Cardiff City. Peter Jackson talks to former team mates, opponents and fans about the impact the arrival of the Gentle Giant had on the dressing room, on games and on supporters.

28 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 Apr 2023 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales

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  • Keswick

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    • Keswick Hymns: In Christ Alone.
    • Elevation.
    • 19.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 3 Apr 2023 18:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
  • Tue 4 Apr 2023 05:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
  • Sun 9 Apr 2023 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales