S7 EP1: Boris Becker on encountering Diddy, mind-games with Nadal and his spell in prison
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Louis Theroux interviews Boris Becker about his life experiences, including encounters with celebrities and his time in prison.
Bingo cards at the ready... for the first episode of the series, Louis’s on the road again - this time in sunny Milan to sit down with tennis champion, coach, and commentator, Boris Becker. The pair discuss Boris encountering Diddy in Miami, playing mind-games with Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon locker room, and his spell in Wandsworth prison. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: Book: Boris Becker Inside, Boris Becker (2025) https://www.waterstones.com/book/inside/boris-becker/9780008782924 Book: The Player, Boris Becker (2004) https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-player/boris-becker/9780857500274 Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker, (2023) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10366552/ Boris Becker: The Rise & Fall, (2023) https://www.itv.com/watch/boris-becker-the-rise-and-fall/10a2940 Song: ‘Me Against The World', Tupac (1995) https://open.spotify.com/track/76wJIkA63AgwA92hUhpE2V?si=dcabe1b32c4947c9 Song: ‘Slippin’, Lil Kim (2005) https://open.spotify.com/track/3xN4CIFCdrJOiCFF7NFILQ Article: Judge Ordered to Pay Fine for Racist Tweet…
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