As the 1984 polo season comes to a close, Peter Churchill looks at the evolution of the game from its beginnings in ancient times to the hard and fast professional sport of today. Since the days of the Raj, polo has been regarded as an elitist pastime. But this myth is exploded by the people from many walks of life who are involved in the modern game.
Leading players, team managers and trainers and some of the growing band of enthusiasts from the worlds of business and entertainment discuss the techniques, thrill and fascination of one of the oldest ball games in the world.
Producers ANDREA SCAGELL and KEITH WOOD Stereo