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Eddie the Eagle

Feel-good drama inspired by the life of Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards. A young 'Eddie' spots a sport that Team GB has ignored, and risks life, limb and dignity to fulfil his Olympic ambition.

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.

1 hour, 38 minutes

On TV

Saturday 23:40

Credits

Role Contributor
Bronson Peary Hugh Jackman
Erik Moberg Mads SjΓΈgΓ¥rd Pettersen
BjΓΈrn the Norwegian Coach Rune Temte
Zach Daniel Ings
Terry Edwards Keith Allen
Carrie Ania Sowinski
'Eddie' Edwards Taron Egerton
Petra Iris Berben
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
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Commentator Jim Broadbent
Writer Simon Kelton
Writer Sean Macaulay
Director Dexter Fletcher

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