When Eagles Dare: Crystal Palace F.C.

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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Back from the Brink

Air Date: 2021-06-04

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.

2. Dougie's Team

Air Date: 2021-06-04

Rookie manager Dougie Freedman adds to his band of misfits. The frontline finally clicks, Wilfried Zaha is on fire…what could possibly go wrong?

3. Ollie

Air Date: 2021-06-04

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 calling for your best player.

4. The Old Enemy

Air Date: 2021-06-04

The wheels come off. Chairman Steve Parish's nightmare of Bolton beating Palace to the play-offs is a real possibility. Something stinks on the south coast and Ollie is raging.

5. Standing on the Edge of Greatness

Air Date: 2021-06-04

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.

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