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The Phantom of the Open

The heartwarming true story of shipyard crane operator Maurice Flitcroft, who, having never played a round of golf in his life, entered the 1976 British Open and subsequently shot the worst round of golf in Open history, drawing the ire of the golfing elite but becoming a folk hero in the process.

25 days left to watch

1 hour, 39 minutes

Last on

Friday 00:05
BBC Two

Credits

Maurice Flitcroft Mark Rylance
Jean Flitcroft Sally Hawkins
Keith Mackenzie Rhys Ifans
Michael Flitcroft Jake Davies
Gene Flitcroft Christian Lees
James Flitcroft Jonah Lees
Director Craig Roberts
Writer Simon Farnaby
Writer Maurice Flitcroft
Writer Scott Murray

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Jun 2024 22:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 11 Jun 2024 23:05
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Thu 18 Jul 2024 23:05
    BBC Two
  • Friday 00:05
    BBC Two

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