Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon
Synopsis
To complement the BBC Two drama 'United', BBC Sport presents a very special documentary looking back at the remarkable career of arguably England's greatest and most iconic footballer, Sir Bobby Charlton. Sir Bobby was a key member of the England team that won the World Cup on home soil in 1966 and part of a Manchester United team touched by success and tragedy in equal measure. Charlton survived the Munich air disaster in 1958, which killed several of his team-mates dubbed the 'Busby Babes'. He became a crucial figure in the club's resurgence, winning two league titles and unforgettably in 1968 the European Cup against Benfica.
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- Original Title
- Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon about?
To complement the BBC Two drama 'United', BBC Sport presents a very special documentary looking back at the remarkable career of arguably England's greatest and most iconic footballer, Sir Bobby Charlton. Sir Bobby was a key member of the England team that won the World Cup on home soil in 1966 and part of a Manchester United team touched by success and tragedy in equal measure. Charlton survived the Munich air disaster in 1958, which killed several of his team-mates dubbed the 'Busby Babes'. He became a crucial figure in the club's resurgence, winning two league titles and unforgettably in 1968 the European Cup against Benfica.
Who directed Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon?
Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon?
The principal cast of Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon includes Bobby Charlton.
When was Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon released and how long is it?
Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon?
Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).