A’ cluich son Bhith Beo: Von Cramm v Hitler (Playing to Survive: Von Cramm v Hitler)

BBC Alba

11:30 PM to 12:20 AM

Saturday 25 July

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Part one of two. The story of tennis star Gottfried von Cramm, who was put under Gestapo surveillance because of his homosexuality. Sent on a global tour, he defied Nazi expectations, leading to his 1938 arrest for his relationship with Manasse Herbst. Post-release, he struggled for tennis reinstatement but remained a symbol of resilience and integrity until his death