Name: When Eagles Dare: Crystal Palace F.C.
Released: 2021-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Steve Parrish, Wilfried Zaha, Yannick Bolasie

TV Show · Documentary · Sport

Behind-the-scenes footage and interviews tell the story of the Crystal Palace's remarkable rise, from near-extinction to unlikely Premier League promotion, during the extraordinary 2012-2013 season.

2021 · 53m

Starring Steve Parrish, Wilfried Zaha, Yannick Bolasie

Director Sean Webb

EPISODE 1

Back from the Brink

With Crystal Palace deducted 10 points and on the brink of going out of business forever, four fans battle to strike a deal that will save the club they've supported since childhood.

50 min
EPISODE 2

Dougie's Team

Rookie manager Dougie Freedman adds to his band of misfits; the frontline finally clicks, and Wilfried Zaha is on fire.

41 min
EPISODE 3

Ollie

Ian Holloway comes bounding in the door; even with promotion-winning pedigree, taking over a winning team is a tough job, especially when Manchester United come after the best player.

50 min
EPISODE 4

The Old Enemy

The wheels come off; Steve Parish's nightmare of Bolton beating Palace to the playoffs is a real possibility; something stinks on the south coast and Ollie is raging.

49 min
EPISODE 5

Standing on the Edge of Greatness

Excitement builds for the fans as the big day out at Wembley nears, but it's business as usual for Ollie and his boys -- no sunshine break on a beach, just a 39-year-old on a bench.

50 min