24 Oct 1954
The Bob Mathias Story
Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.
Achilles Heel
A professional footballer suffers an injury which could jeopardise his career.
Top Billed Cast
Martin Shaw Dave Irwin
Charlotte Howard Mandy Irwin
Norman Jones Jerry Wilbur
Alan Barry Ted
Fred Griffiths Wilf
Kenneth Cranham Gordon
Matthew Guinness Pete Colwyn
Ron Hackett Les
John Rae Mr Bennett
Karen Boyes Fiona
Brian Moore Himself - TV Presenter
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