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Hard knocks: the cost of courage

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When World Cup Winner Phil Vickery retired in 2010, he thought his toughest physical battles were behind him. Today, like hundreds of former players, he lives with memory loss and the looming threat of brain trauma – and he’s demanding answers. And across the world, more and more people are looking towards one man in particular.


Reporters: Ben Coles and Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Artwork: Lucy Stevenson

Sound design: Dominic Delargy

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett


Credits: ITV, BBC, Dodge Woodall, ABC News


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