On Air Now Non-Stop Music 1:00am - 6:00am
Now Playing Queen One Vision

WATCH: Britain's tallest man and former Harlem Globetrotter inspires pupils

Meet Britain's tallest man. Standing proudly at 7 ft 7.26 in, Paul Sturgess isn't the kind of man you can miss!

After spending four years with the Harlem Globetrotters and visiting 70 countries during that period, Paul has since moved into motivational speaking and has also featured in Avatar 2 and Fantastic Beasts.

The 34-year-old has also been filming the Lord of the Rings TV series, which will be aired later this year.

He's been at Arlies Primary School today (Friday) to inspire the pupils, recall his experience as a Globetrotter, and deliver a basketball workshop.

We spoke to Paul about a number of topics.

 

Meet Britain's tallest man. Standing proudly at 7 ft 7.26 in, Paul Sturgess isn't the kind of man you can miss! After spending four years with the Harlem Globetrotters and visiting 70 countries during that period, Paul has since moved into motivational speaking and has also featured in Avatar 2 and Fantastic Beasts. The 34-year-old has also been filming the Lord of the Rings TV series, which will be aired later this year. He's been at Arlies Primary School today (Friday) to inspire the pupils, recall his experience as a Globetrotter, and deliver a basketball workshop. We spoke to Paul about a number of topics.

Posted by Tameside Reporter on Friday, March 4, 2022

 

More from Sport

  • Tameside clubs discover their FA Cup fate

    All four Tameside clubs left in this year's FA Cup have been awarded with home ties in the upcoming Second Qualifying Round.

  • Robins through after replay

    A goal in the first five minutes and another one six minutes from time were enough to see Ashton safely into the second qualifying round of this year's FA Cup and a home tie against Scarborough.

  • Curzon seal first home win

    Curzon Ashton bounced back from Saturday’s defeat with a statement 2-0 win at home to Chorley on Tuesday. 

  • Hyde spare their blushes

    After squandering a two-goal lead at home to Prescot Cables on Saturday, Hyde United spared their FA Cup blushes with a 1-0 win in Tuesday’s First Qualifying Round replay. 

Weather

  • Fri

    18°C

  • Sat

    20°C

  • Sun

    19°C

  • Mon

    19°C