How could a German Wehrmacht soldier become a celebrated soccer idol of the Britons in the post-war period? The documentary by Radio Bremen shows the moving life story of the soccer star of the 1950s in a torn Europe and how an enemy became a friend. With his legendary appearance in the English Cup Final 1956, in which he played until the end despite a broken neck, Bert Trautmann set up a memorial for himself in the history of sport. Already in the same year, he is chosen as England’s footballer of the year, and by his club Manchester City even as best player of all times. Bernhard “Bert” Trautmann is one of the most popular and best-known soccer players in England.

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From May 10, 1940, France is living one of the worst tragedies of it history. In a few weeks, the co...

A documentary chronicling the adolescent years of Elie Wiesel and the history of his sufferings. Eli...

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It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years ...

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A look at the historic match between Corinthian Casuals and Corinthians São Paulo

Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Filmed over the course of 4...

Documentary to mark the WI's centenary. Lucy Worsley goes beyond the stereotypes of jam and Jerusale...

September 1st, 1939. Nazi Germany invades Poland. The campaign is fast, cruel and ruthless. In these...

The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpe...

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