08 Feb 1975
Where the Action Is
A gambler is smuggled into a billionaire's house to undertake a gambling duel.
Can You Beat the Bookies?
Can you beat the bookies?
Comedian and presenter Lloyd Griffith embarks on an experiment to find out if he can uncover the secrets of gambling success and in the process learn the truth about how the industry operates.
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Lloyd Griffith Self - Presenter
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