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Eddie the Eagle

Duration: 1 hour, 38 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One East HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 6 months

A young 'Eddie' spots a sport that Team GB has ignored, and risks life, limb and dignity to fulfil his Olympic ambition. Defying all the obstacles, Eddie sets himself the challenge of qualifying for the ski-jumping competition at the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary.

Feel-good drama inspired by the life of Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards. Show less

Contributors

Bronson Peary:
Hugh Jackman
Bjørn the Norwegian Coach:
Rune Temte
Terry Edwards:
Keith Allen
'Eddie' Edwards:
Taron Egerton
Matti Nykänen:
Edvin Endre
Janette Edwards:
Jo Hartley
Dustin Target:
Tim McInnerny
Lars Holbin:
Marc Benjamin
Richmond the BOA Official:
Mark Benton
Warren Sharp:
Christopher Walken
BBC Commentator:
Jim Broadbent

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