Synopsis
Jack Charlton has lived a life like no other. A World Cup winner with England, he was one of football’s first true TV personalities, with an outspoken charm that stretched his profile far beyond the game..As a manager, his success leading Ireland transformed not just football but a nation.
The decision of the Irish FA to choose an Englishman as their manager was controversial – ‘Go Home Union Jack’ was displayed on a banner at his first match in charge.
He ended up a Freeman of Dublin, an honorary Citizen of Ireland, with the Pope asking for an audience with ‘the Boss’ rather than the other way around. If there was a rank above President of Ireland – Charlton would have held it.
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Director
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Gabriel Clarke,
Pete Thomas
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Producer
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Torquil Jones,
Drew Masters
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Production Co
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Noah Media Group,
Virgin Media Ireland,
BBC Storyville
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Genre
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Documentary
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Original Language
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British English
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Runtime
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1h 37m