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The Boys in the Boat

Inspired by the true story of the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. A group of underdogs, at the height of the Great Depression, are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.

28 days left to watch

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Tuesday23:10
BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

Credits

Coach Al UlbricksonJoel Edgerton
Joe RantzCallum Turner
George PocockPeter Guinness
Don HumeJack Mulhern
Coach Tom BollesJames Wolk
Joyce SimdarsHadley Robinson
Hazel UlbricksonCourtney Henggeler
DirectorGeorge Clooney
ProducerGrant Heslov
ProducerGeorge Clooney
WriterDaniel James Brown
WriterMark L Smith

Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 May 202520:00
    BBC Two
  • Tuesday22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tuesday23:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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