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Shades: The Life and Times of Chris Hallam
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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.
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Sun 25 Aug 201923:30
BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Philip Tibballs |
| Editor | William Osman |
