1966: Who Stole the World Cup?

FACTUAL 10PM, C4

The story of how the World Cup was stolen during the spring of 1966 and then discovered a week later by a dog called Pickles is well known to millions of football fans. But the authorities had no idea who actually pinched the famous Jules Rimet trophy, until the culprit was finally unmasked by the Daily Mirror a couple of years ago. Now, this irreverent documentary tells the remarkable tale of the whole affair, which contains more twists than a series of Broadchurch and includes London gangsters, a controversial fake trophy and a priceless stamp collection. ★★★★ SMA

Gary Cugullere spills the beans about his family’s involvement