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Barry John: The King

A candid portrait of rugby player Barry John, once regarded as the best player in the world, who retired at height of his powers. He talks about why he retired and his life now.

Barry John was once the best rugby player in the world. On the Lions tour of 1971, the New Zealanders crowned him with the accolade 'The King'. But at the height of his powers he walked away from the game. In this candid portrait, he talks about the pressures of fame that forced him to quit and opens up on the - very different - reality of his life now.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 8 Mar 2013 21:00
大象传媒 One Wales HD & Wales only

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Executive Producer John Geraint

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Barry John's record 4 drop goals

Barry John's record 4 drop goals

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