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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.

27 days left to watch

1 hour, 38 minutes

On TV

Today23:55
BBC Three

Credits

Bronson PearyHugh Jackman
Erik MobergMads Sjøgård Pettersen
Bjørn the Norwegian CoachRune Temte
ZachDaniel Ings
Terry EdwardsKeith Allen
CarrieAnia Sowinski
'Eddie' EdwardsTaron Egerton
PetraIris Berben
Matti NykänenEdvin Endre
Janette EdwardsJo Hartley
Dustin TargetTim McInnerny
Lars HolbinMarc Benjamin
Richmond the BOA OfficialMark Benton
Warren SharpChristopher Walken
BBC CommentatorJim Broadbent
WriterSimon Kelton
WriterSean Macaulay
DirectorDexter Fletcher

Broadcasts

  • Wed 17 Apr 202422:40
    BBC One except North East & Cumbria, North West, Yorkshire, North East & Cumbria HD, North West HD & 1 more
  • Wed 17 Apr 202423:30
    BBC One North West HD, Yorkshire, North East & Cumbria, North West, Yorkshire HD & 1 more only
  • Sun 21 Apr 202421:45
    BBC Three
  • Sat 21 Dec 202423:40
    BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 22 Dec 202400:40
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Thursday00:10
    BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Thursday00:40
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Today23:55
    BBC Three

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