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World Service,23 Jun 2010,10 mins

Pickles and the World Cup

Witness History

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In 1966, the World Cup was stolen in the build-up to the tournament in England. A massive police hunt was launched, but in the end a dog called Pickles saved the day. His owner, Dave Corbett, recalls how the pair became national celebrities.

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