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Drama based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary Busby Babes and the 1958 Munich air crash that claimed eight of their number. With David Tennant and Dougray Scott.

Drama based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary Busby Babes, the youngest side ever to win the Football League, and the 1958 Munich air crash that claimed eight of their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.

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1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Thu 11 Jul 201321:00
BBC Four

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Credits

Jimmy MurphyDavid Tennant
Bobby CharltonJack O'Connell
Duncan EdwardsSam Claflin
Matt BusbyDougray Scott
Bert WhalleyDean Andrews
Alma GeorgeKate Ashfield
Harold HardmanDavid Calder
Alan HardakerNeil Dudgeon
Tommy SkinnerTim Healy
Cissie CharltonMelanie Hill
Eddie ColmanPhilip Hill-Pearson
Mark JonesThomas Howes
Harry GreggBen Peel
David PeggBrogan West
Marion BentNatalie Burt
Professor MaurerWerner Daehn
Mrs WatsonShirley Dixon
Robert CharltonBill Fellows
Customs OfficerFaton Gerbeshi
PC GunstonePeter Gunn
British ConsulDaniel Hill
Charlton Athletic PlayerJamie Martin
Bob HardistyLiam Shannon
Molly LeechKatie West
EmilyAmelia Young
WriterChris Chibnall
Executive ProducerSimon Heath
ProducerJulia Stannard
DirectorJames Strong

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