Synopsis
Former footballer Paul Merson sets out to understand why his life has been so blighted by gambling and asks if enough is being done to prevent others following in his footsteps.
- Programme: Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2021
- Psychology
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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