The 2011 BBC drama United will be released for the first
time on Blu-Ray in the UK on Monday 18th May. David Tennant stars as legendary
Manchester United coach Jimmy Murphy who singlehandedly led the club back to
glory following the tragic Munich Air Disaster in 1958. Jack O'Connell costars
as Bobby Charlton with Dougray Scott as team manager Matt Busby and Sam Claflin as Duncan Edwards.
United
In February 1958 a flight leaving Munich Airport in wintery
conditions crashed on its third attempt to take off. On board were the much loved Manchester United team known as the 'Busby Babes', a squad of talented young
players under manager Matt Busby, who were returning home after a European Cup
fixture. Tragically a number of players, including rising star Duncan Edwards, were killed
in the crash, as were a number of journalists, club staff, air crew and other passengers
while many more were injured. The drama follows events after the tragedy and the
recovery of the club and its players, including the young Bobby Charlton who
came close to giving up the sport altogether. Key to the team’s recovery was
the inspired leadership of its coach Jimmy Murphy who, refusing to let the club
fade away, reluctantly stepped into the limelight to rebuild the team and lead
it back to success in honour off those lost in the crash.
United was written by Chris Chibnall and directed by James
Strong, the team behind the award winning Broadchurch. It originally aired on
BBC Two in April 2011.
United will also be re-released on DVD on the same day.
Pre-order the DVD here
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