Sport's Strangest CrimesMarco Pantani: Death of a PirateEpisodes Episode guide

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1. 10. The Pirate and The Mob

   Two decades on, fresh intel from a mafia source threatens to blow the case wide open.
2. 9. Prima Facie

   Mystery bruises, missing cash… the case is closed, but Tonina is convinced of foul play.
3. 8. The People's Pirate

   Italy grieves for the death of a champion. But something doesn’t seem right…
4. 7. A Sad Day For The Sport

   Marco Pantani is a broken man as he tries desperately to clear his name.
5. 6. An Episode You Can't Refuse

   As corruption allegations run rampant, all roads seem to lead back to the mafia.
6. 5. All The World's A Stage

   Convinced of a setup, Pantani is paranoid - following the money adds fuel to the fire.
7. 4. Icarus Falls

   The 1999 Giro sees Marco start the race a superstar, but finish a disgrace.
8. 3. Bad Blood

   When cyclists begin dying in alarming numbers, all eyes are on a mysterious new drug.
9. 2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough

   The 1998 Tour de France is the worst in history, but for one man, it couldn’t go better.
10. 1. The Cursed Champion

    In 2004 the world mourns for Pantani. But in 1990 he’s just beginning to make his mark.
11. Introducing… Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate

    Cycling and organised crime collide when a champion cyclist is mysteriously found dead
12. Introducing Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate

    Cycling and organised crime collide when a champion cyclist is mysteriously found dead.