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When Eagles Dare: Crystal Palace F.C.

6.0/ 102021Episode runtime

Documentary

The ultimate underdog story. From the looming threat of liquidation, a points deduction and a relegation fight to avoid plummeting to English football's third division in 2010 – to the prospect of promotion to the biggest league in the world three years later, this is the extraordinary tale of a football club saved by its fans.

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Steve Parish

Steve Parish

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Ian Holloway

Ian Holloway

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Ben Bailey Smith

Ben Bailey Smith

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Kevin Day

Kevin Day

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Mark Steel

Mark Steel

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Mile Jedinak

Mile Jedinak

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Dougie Freedman

Dougie Freedman

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