Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 8. The People's Pirate
Italy, and the world, are struck by grief at the death of the pirate. But as mourners throng the streets of Cesenatico, those closest to Marco are possessed by an undercurrent of suspicion.We speak to...
3 Aug 202322min
Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 7. A Sad Day For The Sport
After his disqualification from the 1999 Giro, Marco Pantani is devastated and withdrawn. His cocaine abuse worsens, and he becomes obsessed with clearing his name. Friends and family watch on, helple...
27 Jul 202324min
Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 6. An Episode You Can't Refuse
As corruption allegations run rampant, all roads seem to lead back to the mafia. But what connections did organised crime have to sport? And is there even any such thing as ‘The Mafia’?Today, we’re gi...
20 Jul 202329min
Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 5. All The World's A Stage
Convinced of a setup, Pantani is paranoid and following the money adds fuel to the fire. Why was there so much money in 90s cycling? And who was trying to get their hands on it?With the help of leadin...
13 Jul 202325min
Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 4. Icarus Falls
It’s 1999, and Marco Pantani is riding high after his Tour de France victory - both the bad boy of cycling, and the saviour of the sport. The 1999 Giro D’Italia seems to be made for him, and he leads ...
6 Jul 202323min
Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 3. Bad Blood
When cyclists begin dying in alarming numbers, all eyes are on a mysterious new drug. But what is EPO? How does it work? And could it be used to manipulate a race result?.With the help of Professor Da...
29 Jun 202325min
Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
With doping, drug funds, and dawn raids, the 1998 Tour de France is one of the most infamous races in cycling history. In the aftermath of the Festina Affair, it looks like the Tour will be damaged fo...
22 Jun 202326min
Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate: 1. The Cursed Champion
In February 2004, 20,000 mourners lined the streets to pay their respects at the funeral of superstar cyclist, Marco Pantani.In November 2021, a new inquiry into Pantani’s death was announced - this t...
22 Jun 202330min
