Heads Up ...... Death on the Mountain: Tonight on TV
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A documentary about an English hero on TV tonight if anyones interested
"Death on the Mountain: The Story of Tom Simpson
Sunday 30 January
9:00pm - 10:00pm
BBC4
Documentary shedding light on the last days of the acclaimed British cyclist, who died during the 1967 Tour de France as he tried to ride up Mont Ventoux. The son of a miner from Nottinghamshire, Simpson was one of the leading figures in continental cycling during the 1960s, becoming the first Englishman to wear the famous yellow jersey. However, his pursuit of sporting success led him to rely on illegal drugs, which may have contributed to his untimely demise."
"Death on the Mountain: The Story of Tom Simpson
Sunday 30 January
9:00pm - 10:00pm
BBC4
Documentary shedding light on the last days of the acclaimed British cyclist, who died during the 1967 Tour de France as he tried to ride up Mont Ventoux. The son of a miner from Nottinghamshire, Simpson was one of the leading figures in continental cycling during the 1960s, becoming the first Englishman to wear the famous yellow jersey. However, his pursuit of sporting success led him to rely on illegal drugs, which may have contributed to his untimely demise."
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