Adam Hills: Take His Legs

This Friday evening at 11.30pm on Channel 4, straight after The Last Leg, you can catch a documentary following the comedian and Last Leg co-host, Adam Hills as he embarks on a personal, physical and emotional journey to live out his boyhood dream to play competitive rugby league. The film charts the story of the birth of Physical Disability Rugby League in the UK, and the rise of the Warrington Wolves PDRL team. Travelling to Australia, the side play the South Sydney Rabbitohs at the ANZ Stadium at the first ever International Club Challenge – and even get the chance to meet movie star and Rabbitohs owner Russell Crowe. Their aim is to go from open trial to world champions in just six months.

Also featured in the film is Community rugby coach and friend to the Nystagmus Network, Wil Maudsley.

Both Wil and Adam coached children at the charity’s recent Open Day held at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.