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Eddie the Eagle: 鈥淏iggest problem was my glasses would steam up鈥�
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards is a former ski-jumper who represented Great Britain at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. He finished last in both the 70m and 90m jumps but captured the hearts of the country. He talks to Libby Purves about going from worldwide fame to bankruptcy.
First broadcast on Midweek, 22 June 2016.
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