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Thrilla in Manilla, Trainspotting and the Land Speed Record

A look back at the Thrilla in Manilla, the making and release of the film Trainspotting in 1996, and the setting of the land speed record of 763mph in 1997.

Adrian Chiles revisits some of the most famous moments in recent history by talking to people who were involved at the time.
This week's edition looks back at the Thrilla in Manilla and the story of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's third historic bout, the making and release of the film Trainspotting in 1996, and the setting of the land speed record of 763mph in 1997.

1 hour

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  • Sun 28 May 2017 20:30

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