Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

The Lions of '74: Episode 1 - Heroes or villains?

Gareth Rhys Owen and guests reflect on the 1974 Lions tour of South Africa.

As the British and Irish Lions begin their summer tour of South Africa with three tests against the reigning World Champions, Gareth Rhys Owen and guests reflect on the 1974 tour when the Lions went undefeated, winning 21 of their 22 matches but against the backdrop of widespread condemnation of the apartheid regime in South Africa.

This programme contains language that is offensive but was used regularly in the time and place this documentary examines.

Release date:

36 minutes

Podcast