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The Phantom of the Open

The heartwarming true story of shipyard crane operator Maurice Flitcroft, who, having never played a round of golf in his life, entered the 1976 British Open and subsequently shot the worst round of golf in Open history, drawing the ire of the golfing elite but becoming a folk hero in the process.

1 hour, 39 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 Jul 202423:05
BBC Two

Credits

Maurice FlitcroftMark Rylance
Jean FlitcroftSally Hawkins
Keith MackenzieRhys Ifans
Michael FlitcroftJake Davies
Gene FlitcroftChristian Lees
James FlitcroftJonah Lees
DirectorCraig Roberts
WriterSimon Farnaby
WriterMaurice Flitcroft
WriterScott Murray

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Jun 202422:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 11 Jun 202423:05
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Thu 18 Jul 202423:05
    BBC Two

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