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Radio London,2 mins
Frankie Lucas: From 1970s Croydon to Commonwealth Gold
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A riveting drama inspired by the true story of Frankie Lucas is coming to Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. 'Going For Gold' takes a closer look at his childhood as a young black boxer, navigating the vibrant yet challenging world of 1970s London. Producer Frank Scully joins Eddie Nestor to breakdown the early days of the powerhouse that went on outshine his English competitors in the Commonwealth Games following a string of rejection in the UK.
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