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  1. 10. The Pirate and The Mob

    Two decades on, fresh intel from a mafia source threatens to blow the case wide open.

  2. 9. Prima Facie

    Mystery bruises, missing cash… the case is closed, but Tonina is convinced of foul play.

  3. 8. The People's Pirate

    Italy grieves for the death of a champion. But something doesn’t seem right…

  4. 7. A Sad Day For The Sport

    Marco Pantani is a broken man as he tries desperately to clear his name.

  5. 6. An Episode You Can't Refuse

    As corruption allegations run rampant, all roads seem to lead back to the mafia.

  6. 5. All The World's A Stage

    Convinced of a setup, Pantani is paranoid - following the money adds fuel to the fire.

  7. 4. Icarus Falls

    The 1999 Giro sees Marco start the race a superstar, but finish a disgrace.

  8. 3. Bad Blood

    When cyclists begin dying in alarming numbers, all eyes are on a mysterious new drug.

  9. 2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough

    The 1998 Tour de is the worst in history, but for one man, it couldn’t go better.

  10. 1. The Cursed Champion

    In 2004 the world mourns for Pantani. But in 1990 he’s just beginning to make his mark.

  11. Introducing… Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate

    Cycling and organised crime collide when a champion cyclist is mysteriously found dead

  12. Introducing Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate

    Cycling and organised crime collide when a champion cyclist is mysteriously found dead.