Eddie Edwards returns to hero’s welcome

Title

Eddie Edwards returns to hero’s welcome

Genre

Interview

TX Date

3 Mar 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:07

Description

British skier, Eddie the Eagle Edwards (born Michael Edwards), on his return home to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, after the Winter Olympics. He was greeted by thousands of cheering fans who lined the streets to welcome their hero and was later entertained at a civic reception. Male reporter not identified. Broadcast on Severn Sound.

Contributors

Severn Sound; Eddie Edwards

Keywords

Sport; UK; Great Britain; Olympic games; Gloucestershire; Sportsmen; Skiing; Cheltenham

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