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Sport's Strangest Crimes

How a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that shook rugby to its core.

Radio 5 Live,8 episodes

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Bloodgate
Introducing…Bloodgate
How a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that shook rugby to its core.
10 Mar 2025,1 min
Bloodgate
1. Dandies to Dark Arts
Ross Kemp visits the Bloodgate joke shop and traces how Harlequins lost their morals.
15 Mar 2025,27 mins
Bloodgate
2. It’s Not Real Blood
The story of one rugby's most notorious matches, told by those who were there.
15 Mar 2025,24 mins
Bloodgate
3. The Cover-ups
Williams doubles down on his deceit and Quins agree a cover story but both face charges.
15 Mar 2025,27 mins
Bloodgate
4. Downfall
Tom faces pressure from the club and his team-mates as he considers blowing the whistle.
15 Mar 2025,25 mins
Bloodgate
5. The Biggest Beast in The Jungle
Bloodgate is big news - and it’s about to get even bigger…
22 Mar 2025,25 mins
Bloodgate
6. Rugby’s Reckoning
As Richards alleges blood cheating is rife, Williams has a difficult return to rugby.
22 Mar 2025,26 mins
Bloodgate
7. Redemption and Beyond
Harlequins and Williams chase Premiership glory, plus what's the legacy of Bloodgate?
22 Mar 2025,29 mins