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Bomber: Newport's Rocky

Mavericks: Sport's Lost HeroesSeries 1
Episode 3 of 3

The journey to make it to the top of boxing is never easy. In the early 80s, David Pearce, a steel worker from south Wales, had his sights set on becoming a world champion. But of all his fights, it would be one outside the ring which would be his biggest battle.

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Fri 21 Jun 202423:50
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Credits

NarratorNathan Blake
ProducerCraig Withycombe

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Sep 201923:10
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sun 15 Sep 201922:05
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sun 29 Dec 201923:35
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 1 Aug 202023:00
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sat 31 Jul 202121:40
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Tue 8 Feb 202200:05
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Tue 9 Aug 202222:40
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Tue 29 Aug 202322:40
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Fri 21 Jun 202423:50
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only

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