01 Jan 2013
Behind the Smoke Screen
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Paul Merson: Football, Gambling & Me
Former footballer Paul Merson sets out to understand why his life has been so blighted by gambling and asks if enough is being done to prevent others following in his footsteps.
Top Billed Cast
Paul Merson Self
Scott Davies Self
Keith Gillespie Self
John Hartson Self
Wes Reid Self
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