Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, Ski Jumper
Exploring a journey of pure determination with one of Britain’s most famous underdogs. Eddie Edwards borrowed kit, ate out of bins and slept in his car to achieve his dream.
Exploring a journey of pure determination with one of Britain’s most famous underdogs.
Eddie Edwards had only been ski jumping for 20 months when he qualified for the 1988 Winter Olympics games in Calgary, Canada.
Eddie borrowed kit, ate out of bins and slept in his car to achieve his dream and became a sporting legend.
Presenter: James Threlfall.
Producer: James Threlfall and Tom Ryan.
Sounds Producer: Tom Ryan.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Carly Appleby.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
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