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Sep 2024
36m 55s

8: Sting in the Tale

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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On the other side of the world, a bugged goalpost brings tales of the match-fixing king. Having completed his confession, Moses faces up to Troy Deeney's judgement of his incredible story.

Warning this podcast contains language some might find offensive.

Presented by: Moses Swaibu with Troy Deeney Producers: Stephen Hollywood, Jack Kibble-White and Marion MacNeil Associate Producer: Moses Swaibu Music: Julian Corrie. Sound Design: Julian Corrie and David Martin Researcher: Jack Herrall. Additional scripting: Martin Conaghan Additional development: Kate Bissell Story Consultant: Graham Russell Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton Executive Producer: Tom Connor.

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.

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