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May 2024
31m 3s

Viv Graham: 2. Whack ’Em and Catch ’Em

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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<p>Viv Graham, a young man from the country, is about to land in the city and make a very big impression. In fact he’s going to take over the town. This episode charts Viv Graham’s meteoric rise. It follows in his footsteps as he went from being a complete unknown, to single-handedly controlling a pub and club door protection empire, which spanned Newcastle ... Show More
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