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The TV That Made Me

Series 1

Episode 20: Rebecca Adlington

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

One of our most decorated athletes ever, Rebecca Adlington, joins comedy entertainer Brian Conley for a nostalgic look at the archive TV that helped set her on the path to Olympic success.

Among the TV shows that Rebecca loved growing up were the ultimate sitcom, Fawlty Towers, the original dating show, Blind Date, and one of the first viral adverts, featuring the Cadbury's gorilla. Rebecca also reveals her tactics for winning at Ready Steady Cook, tales of getting in on the Art Attack action with her sisters, and what it takes to become Britain's greatest ever distance swimmer. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Brian Conley
Participant:
Rebecca Adlington
Executive Producer:
Sarah Walmsley
Series Producer:
Jo Scott
Production Company:
Raise the Roof Productions

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