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0:00:25 > 0:00:28- This is the beginning - of my journey to Turkey.
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- At the end of the journey, - I will meet the world's tallest man.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35- His name is Sultan Kosen.
0:00:37 > 0:00:39- It will be a long journey.
0:00:39 > 0:00:44- As you can see, planes haven't - been designed for legs like mine!
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- Sultan used to live in Ankara - but he doesn't live there now.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- He returned to the family home - to be closer to his family.
0:00:56 > 0:01:02- My journey will take me across - the country to Sultan Kosen's home.
0:01:04 > 0:01:09- We're heading south to the - Turkish, Syrian and Iraqi coastline.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- I'm rather nervous.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- It's a dangerous place to visit. - I don't know what to expect.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- We're 30 minutes away - from Sultan's village.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22- The man himself.
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- I'm looking forward to meeting him. - It's going to be an exciting day.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- I've seen photos of him, - I've seen a video about him.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- I don't want to talk - just about his height.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- I want to know how he felt - as a young man growing up...
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- ..being far taller - than everyone else.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- People just stared at him.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- I want to know what it was like - for him growing up...
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- ..to be what he is today.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- It's not easy, I know that.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- I want to know how he felt.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- It's hard to believe - that the world's tallest man...
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- ..lives in such a remote place.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- We've just arrived - in Sultan's village.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- I'm looking forward - to meeting the man himself.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- I'm waiting to see him, to see - how tall he is. It'll be a shock.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- Sultan, how are you?
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- Nice to meet you. Are you OK?
0:02:31 > 0:02:33- OK, thank you.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- Nice to meet you.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- Welcome to my village.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- I'm glad to meet you.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- Thank you for the welcome. - Thank you.
0:02:48 > 0:02:53- There's a second row partnership! - Second row partner.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- No-one would steal - the ball at the line-out!
0:02:56 > 0:02:57- Thank you.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- Come in to the house.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- Cheers.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16- In Welsh, we say "diolch". - Thank you, diolch.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- Diolch.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20- Thank you! Diolch.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- "Iechyd da". Say iechyd da.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- Iechyd da.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- After a warm welcome - and a warm drink...
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- ..I compare my feet - to the longest feet in the world.
0:03:35 > 0:03:42- When I was 18, I was offered a place - in an American basketball team.
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- I chose to stay in Wales because - I wanted to play rugby for Wales.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- That was my dream - when I was a young boy.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- I was fortunate enough to do that.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- I'm still involved with rugby now.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- I've had opportunities - to travel around the world.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- That's why I'm here today - to meet you. It's worked out well.
0:04:05 > 0:04:11- I've watched a lot of sport, - football, basketball, but not rugby.
0:04:11 > 0:04:17- When I visit you, you'll have - to take me to a rugby match.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- You'd receive a warm welcome - in Wales.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- It would be my pleasure - to take you to watch a rugby match.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- Sultan wanted to show me - his clothes cupboard.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- Nice, very nice.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- There's such a big difference - in shoe sizes. It's incredible.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- Sultan's shoes are specially made.
0:04:55 > 0:05:00- Fair play, they're a good quality - and they're far bigger than mine.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- His shoe size is incredible.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- Here are the shoes. It must be - difficult for you to find shoes.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- I'm a size 14 and I find it hard.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12- It must be difficult for you.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- I remember a time - when I had no shoes.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- You can't buy shoes like this - in a shop.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- Since I've been - in the Guinness Book of Records...
0:05:21 > 0:05:28- ..a German sponsors me and - sends me shoes from time to time.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39- Here's Georg Wessels, - the craftsman who makes his shoes.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- He makes the shoes free of charge.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- Otherwise, they would cost - hundreds of pounds.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- He is saying they're super, - they're really nice.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- Finding shoes to fit him - has always been a problem.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- Finding someone who can make - the perfect pair for him...
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- ..is a huge blessing.
0:06:09 > 0:06:15- Once again, I can see a lot - of sympathy and support for Sultan.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- Wow. Big.
0:06:19 > 0:06:20- Jacket.
0:06:24 > 0:06:25- It's OK.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28- You're OK there. I'm, uh... !
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- Wow. In Wales, - I have problems finding clothes.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Do you have the same problems?
0:06:37 > 0:06:42- These are all my clothes. - I can't buy clothes from a shop.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- Everything is specially made for me - - socks, shoes, jackets.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- I've never worn clothes - that were too big for me.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- I always find they're too small. - Yeah, it's OK.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- The clothes fitted nicely - around the chest and shoulders...
0:06:58 > 0:07:00- ..but the arms were so long.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- The quality was so good.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- Quality. That's nice to see.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- When you're so tall, - it's difficult to find clothes.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- In Turkish, guzel.
0:07:14 > 0:07:15- Guzel.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- Very, very good. - English, very, very good.
0:07:19 > 0:07:20- Turkish, guzel.
0:07:20 > 0:07:21- Turkish, guzel.- - Guzel.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- When he was a young boy, - he couldn't find clothes to fit him.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- When he was a boy, - he grew so quickly.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- He couldn't find any clothes - to fit him.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- It's nice to see people - looking after him now.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- When I go shopping for clothes...
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- ..I don't like doing it - because people stare at me.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- They stop and look at me. You've - probably experienced the same thing.
0:07:50 > 0:07:55- Everyone stares at me. - I don't like shopping.
0:07:55 > 0:08:01- I want to leave the shop - as soon as possible.
0:08:06 > 0:08:11- When you're the world's tallest man - everyone stares at you.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- When you're shopping, - a crowd gathers to take photos...
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- ..and stare at you.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- This is the largest shoe - in the shop!
0:08:20 > 0:08:21- Thank you.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- No chance! And that's - the largest shoe in the shop.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- Look at the difference.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- Outside the shop, - a crowd has gathered.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55- Sultan leaves empty-handed.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- There aren't ever any clothes - or shoes to fit him.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- No high-street shop - caters for a man of his height.
0:09:10 > 0:09:16- In Wales, I built an identity - through playing rugby.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- People not only see me - as a tall person...
0:09:19 > 0:09:24- ..they also know me because - of my career on the rugby field.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- That gives me confidence.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- That must be true for you too.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- People know you - as the world's tallest man.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34- It's fantastic.
0:09:35 > 0:09:40- When I was young, I had a lot - of problems with my knees.
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- I grew to a height - of six feet ten inches...
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- ..when I was 16 years old.
0:09:48 > 0:09:54- Because I grew so quickly, - it placed pressure on my knees.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- Have you had the same problems?
0:09:57 > 0:10:04- I grew quickly but my muscles - didn't grow as quickly.
0:10:05 > 0:10:18- I couldn't work, - I couldn't walk far.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- Every part of my body was in pain...
0:10:24 > 0:10:30- ..all the time.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- I just can't believe how long - his legs are. It's incredible.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- You wouldn't want to be kicked - in the head by that foot.
0:10:43 > 0:10:44- Some exercise!
0:10:45 > 0:10:50- In Part 2, I'll give Sultan - something very special.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- I'm looking forward - to measuring him.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- I'll also be hearing the truth - about his personal life.
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0:11:17 > 0:11:21- I'm here, on Sultan Kosen's farm. - He's the world's tallest man.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29- It's a surreal scene.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- Since walking is difficult - for him...
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- ..he travels around the farm - on his vehicle.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- He keeps an eye - on everyone and everything.
0:11:41 > 0:11:46- The most emotional day of my life - was wearing my first Welsh shirt.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Because of the warm welcome - Sultan has given us...
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- ..I've brought this gift with me.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- The world's largest rugby shirt - for the world's tallest man.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- My number - No.5, - along with Sultan's name.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- I hope he likes it.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- I've also brought - a rugby ball with me from Wales.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- Just to say thanks. - A lot of boys are playing outside.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- I hope they can have some fun - with this ball.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- It's a gift - to say thank you for the welcome.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- This is the most special shirt - I've ever worn.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- On the back...
0:12:33 > 0:12:34- Super!
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- Super!- - Sultan - your name.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- I hope it fits you. - It's very special.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- I'd like to give it to you.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- Yes. Fantastic.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- Next to your heart. - Next to your heart.
0:13:10 > 0:13:11- Next to your heart!
0:13:12 > 0:13:18- Thank you, - I will treasure this shirt.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23- I'm very proud of it, thank you.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- Here's something else for you. - A rugby ball.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- A rugby ball. Another gift for you.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- Wow.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- It's a gift for you - and the young boys to play with.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- They can learn how to play rugby.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- Alright?
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- I'll keep this ball in my room - to remember you.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- I've enjoyed meeting you.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- I'm very fond of you as a person.
0:14:08 > 0:14:14- I've never seen a ball look so small - in the world's largest hand.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- It's nice to see him - appreciating the gifts.
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- I'd like to thank him - for the warm welcome we've received.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- OK, great. Nice, and again! - One, two, three.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- His hand's almost the same size - as my head!
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- Put yourself... That's it.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- OK, smile. One, two, three.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- OK. Go for it, go for it.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- Jump!
0:15:06 > 0:15:10- Sultan has been to America - for treatment for his condition.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- It'll take two years - to see if the treatment worked.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- One indication is - whether he's the same height...
0:15:17 > 0:15:19- ..eight foot three inches.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- One thing I want to do before - returning home is measure him.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- After finding a convenient location, - here was my chance.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- Sultan's last official - measurement...
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- ..was in the Guinness World Records - office in 2010.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- Eight foot three inches. - Exactly the same.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- I'm sure he'll be happy - to hear that too.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- That's fantastic news for Sultan.
0:15:45 > 0:15:51- It shows that he hasn't grown - and the treatment he had is working.
0:15:51 > 0:15:56- It's a relief to know that I haven't - grown. I'm happy with my height.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- I want to stay the same size.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- High five.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- After the good news, a feast - of traditional Turkish food...
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- ..to welcome me to the village.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- Plate after plate - of the finest food.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- As everyone gathered around...
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- ..it became obvious that this - was a meal just for the men.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- It's a direct contrast - to family meals back in Wales.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- With the sun setting, - my day comes to an end.
0:16:52 > 0:16:57- Sultan has invited me back to the - house and he wants to talk further.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- This is my opportunity - to get to know him better...
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- ..and ask some of the questions - I had for him.
0:17:05 > 0:17:11- I have to sleep - on a small bed like this.
0:17:11 > 0:17:17- I live in a small house - with small doors.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- I can't fit into a car.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- I can't find clothes to fit me.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- Why was I born into this world?
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- I don't belong.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- Your existence is a good thing.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- The world is a better place - for having you here.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- My dream is to have - a wife and children.
0:17:46 > 0:17:51- Someone to welcome me home - to a warm house.
0:17:51 > 0:17:57- But it's hopeless - because I'm too tall.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- I understand. It's obviously - something that bothers you.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- I was 30 before I met my wife.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- I had to wait until I met - the right person.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- You're a very pleasant - and genuine man.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18- You have to believe - the right person will come along.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- That person will be fortunate - to meet you.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- I think you're a fantastic person.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- I was eight in this photograph.
0:18:30 > 0:18:36- Standing next to my aunt, - I was taller than her already.
0:18:36 > 0:18:42- I was 14 in this photograph, - the tallest out of everyone.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- I like this photograph.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- I look the same height - as everyone else.
0:18:59 > 0:19:05- I have very few photographs - of my childhood.
0:19:05 > 0:19:15- I'm emotional - because my childhood was a sad one.
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- In this photograph, I'm a child.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- I didn't know - what was about to happen to me.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- When this photo was taken - I was full of hope.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- I knew nothing - of the suffering ahead of me.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- Is it possible for you - to learn English...
0:19:35 > 0:19:39- ..travel to different countries - and meet more people?
0:19:39 > 0:19:49- Maybe improving my English - would help...
0:19:49 > 0:19:56- ..but the opportunities - are few and far between anyway.
0:19:57 > 0:20:07- I hope everything - will be alright one day.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Today, I've met a very lonely man.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- He's looking for something else - in his life.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- I think he's searching for a wife.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- He's searching for a companion.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- He has a very close family - and that's great to see...
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- ..but he's searching - for something more in his life.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- He wants a wife, he wants someone - to keep him company.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- It's sad to see - that he doesn't have that.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- I was 30 before I got married. - He has time on his side.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- I think I'll remember - this day forever.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- You remember your wedding day, - the birth of your children.
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- I'll remember meeting - the world's tallest man.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- He's a special man. - I've had such a warm welcome today.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- It's a day I'll remember - for the rest of my life.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- Sultan, - it's been an honour to meet you.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- Thank you for sharing - your time with us.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- It's been great getting - to know you and your family.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- Keep in touch. OK?
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- Thank you.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- Wow. That was a special experience.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- I'm sad to leave - but it's time to go.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- I was glad to meet him...
0:21:43 > 0:21:49- ..and welcome him to the village.
0:21:49 > 0:21:55- I hope I'll meet him again one day.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- A day to remember forever.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02- Back to Wales - after meeting the tallest man...
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- ..in a population of seven billion.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- My advice to Sultan - is never to lose heart.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- Believe you have a future. - He's a pleasant man.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- He deserves happiness.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- According to a well-known saying, - there's someone for everyone.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- I hope this comes true for Sultan...
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- ..and he finds the wife - he desires so much.
0:22:29 > 0:22:34- I don't think his future wife will - turn up at a remote Turkish farm.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- I think he'll have to pack his bags - and go in search of her...
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- ..out into the wide world once more.
0:22:46 > 0:22:52- I'll never forget meeting Sultan - Kosen, the world's tallest man.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56- I want to find a wife.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- I hope our paths cross again, - sometime in the future.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- Until then, - I wish him all the best.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- I hope he finds the happiness - he deserves in his life.
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