In Living Memory

The 1974 Lions

Wednesday 26 March 2008 11:00-11:30 (Radio 4 FM)

Contemporary history series.

Chris Ledgard recalls the controversial 1974 British Lions rugby tour to South Africa. Despite pressure from both the British and Irish governments and anti-apartheid campaigners led by Peter Hain, the tour went ahead and the Lions became the first international side of the century to win a series in South Africa. Contributors include Peter Hain, captain Willie John McBride and the great Welsh full back JPR Williams.

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