A footballing legend's secret addiction
Legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton represented England 125 times and faced Diego Maradonaβs infamous βHand of Godβ goal β but off the pitch he battled a secret gambling addiction.
Footballer Peter Shilton stood in goal for England 125 times and faced Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal - but off the pitch he battled a secret gambling addiction for 45 years. Then a chance meeting in a hotel lift with the woman who'd become his wife changed everything.
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Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Laura Thomas
Picture: Peter Shilton playing at Wembley Stadium in 1970
Credit: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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