Radio 4 doc - Thrilla in Manila

[dondada]

MC John McDonald wanted me to let y'all know about a radio documentary on the Thrilla in Manila which will air for the first time on Radio 4 this Wednesday (10th April) at 11am:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rr48f

Blurb: Manila, 1975. President Ferdinand Marcos maintains a tight grip over his nation. For three years martial law has silenced opposition and strengthened his rule but what he longs for most is international prestige and national love. What he needs is the greatest sporting event his nation has ever seen. A titanic clash between the two greatest heavyweights of their day, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The whole world would watch as one of boxing's most brutal and legendary fights unfolded but how on earth did the fight ever take place? John McDonald gets the inside story from those commanded by the Philippines dictator to make boxing history.

[gerryd77]

Thanks. Looking forward to it.

[Mensa07]

cheers

[TJ77]

Will tune in

[IRLangmaid25]

MC John McDonald wanted me to let y'all know about a radio documentary on the Thrilla in Manila which will air for the first time on Radio 4 this Wednesday (10th April) at 11am:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rr48f

Blurb: Manila, 1975. President Ferdinand Marcos maintains a tight grip over his nation. For three years martial law has silenced opposition and strengthened his rule but what he longs for most is international prestige and national love. What he needs is the greatest sporting event his nation has ever seen. A titanic clash between the two greatest heavyweights of their day, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The whole world would watch as one of boxing's most brutal and legendary fights unfolded but how on earth did the fight ever take place? John McDonald gets the inside story from those commanded by the Philippines dictator to make boxing history.

I will give it a whirl on IPlayer.

[MarkMcBurney]

Listened to this on the iplayer this evening, cracking documentary.