Talking Pints: Eddie the Eagle discusses his life after his Olympic career ended

[@melvinpartridge688]

The way he was treated by the Olympic committee was a disgrace.

[@supersonicsid5930]

Yes indeed , I thought we never saw him again because he wasn’t that good , but it turns out he actually qualified. . That’s awful thing to do to someone .

[@keithparker5103]

Melvin Partridge. Do you know who actually won the Calgary 1988 ski jump because I don't. Eddie overshadowed everybody else and I suspect that is why they got rid of him. Real sportsmen, the Olympic Committee? I Don't think so.

[@youtubeyoutube936]

A guy with real guts. I’ve been at the top of the holenkoleim jump in Oslo, it’s a long long way down

[@wordimobi5765]

He should sue them.

[@themisspultone]

At least Frank King got in a salute to him in the closing “At these Games, some competitors have won gold, some have broken records and some of you have even soared like an eagle.”

[@happyfeet4506]

Eddie the Eagle 🦅 an absolute legend

[@carlseager6340]

What a humble man a true Brit and brought joy to people everywhere. Give him tony blairs knighthood.

[@hughgrection4205]

Well said

[@dontwastetimetoday493]

I'd rather Blair did the 70M ski jump

[@ianthomas739]

@@dontwastetimetoday493 Think jumps go up to 90m - just to make sure

[@1961-v9k]

@@dontwastetimetoday493 hahaha would love that 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnfused8281]

Ah but he doesn't deserve a knighthood only degenerates deserve that

[@DW-dd4iw]

An extremely brave man doing those huge jumps and at the end of the day, he's still an Olympian.

[@mandystewart2970]

What a jolly good bloke The world could do with more of him

[@PhilUKNet]

He is. Comes across as a very decent, likeable person.

[@challenger2031]

Who wouldn't be excited to compete on the world stage and then despite the fact he achieved British Olympics magic with the longest ski jump currently and yet he gets banned from ever competing again. And why? Because they believed he was bringing the Olympics into disregard. I thought the Olympics was all about representing your country and coming from all backgrounds and achieving the impossible. Honestly! Considering how he has been treated he just seems to take in his stride which blows me away, his patience and his composure!

[@martinhambleton5076]

Eddie the Eagle Edwards! What an absolute legend. Bulldog spirit and sportsman.

[@lizziec7495]

What a Great Britain! He deserves a knighthood.

[@Rippedflesh69]

He hasn't killed thousands of brown people, he'll never get it.

[@James-sk4db]

Let’s not forget ethnically replaced huge swathes of the U.K.

[@stuzo666]

Totally an icon in every sense

[@rastivojtovic3277]

Remember Eddie jumping when i was really young.... what a story, what a inspiration!!!

[@stephenharfield781]

He is still probably the most famous ski jumper in the world.

[@zoerose4110]

I literally know of no other!

[@mortenlund4828]

Second to Roger Rud. But im a norwegian😁

[@superchargedxjr]

Best of British. I found the movie, which tells of his struggles, quite emotional. What a lovely man.

[@hudson7354]

He’s not

[@Jafmanz]

@@mortenlund4828 who?

[@dontwastetimetoday493]

Can you name a braver more committed UK Olympian, he just couldn't be stopped from achieving his dream. Well done Eddie the Eagle

[@normanwells2755]

I was living in Calgary and we like a good underdog. This guy, along with the Jamaica Bobsled Team, were the only and probably last true amateurs at a former amateur showcase event that I now refuse to watch. As excited as we were in the leadup to the games, the politics and shenanigans was sickening and when it was offered the 2026 version without even having applied, the city refused.

[@themisspultone]

All of those guys are the true embodiment of if you dont try you will fail, even if we fall short, aim for the stars

[@wallisthescot6544]

Outstanding. And huge respect.

[@francisjtuk]

Was an Olympian, had a film made about him, general legend in the UK and all round good bloke. I'd say that's a pretty good legacy.

[@henrykirkman4716]

Brits love an underdog and a tryer. Give him Blair's knighthood.

[@zoerose4110]

OMG definitely!!!! Why hasnt he had one, surely Eddie has had something hes wonderful

[@lessismore7271]

No. Give him one that's unsoiled.

[@lessismore7271]

Come to think of it - tie some planks to Blair's feet and push him over a cliff?

[@CaliWeHo]

Awww! ❤❤❤

[@kym1160]

Hear hear !

[@zoerose4110]

Knighthood for Eddie the Eagle

[@awalk5177]

This was from a time gone bye, when more people were more positive about things than they are now.

[@maxflight777]

Sadly … you are correct

[@4thebanjoguy]

This is when sport had characters.

[@roathripper]

fantastic interview, Nige, possibly your best one in the series so far! 🎿

[@coolcarbon4709]

We need more ‘Eddys’, what a lovely fella!😊

[@visionlandmusic]

Eddie is a legend!! Only thing worth watching at the olympics for years!

[@daikayll1897]

Still get a lump in throat at his bravery , determination and the love from the fans and true sports lovers globally who need more of his type to cheer on.

[@stevestirrup3444]

The best Talking Pints yet, and I've seen them all.

[@kevinmoore7255]

Eddie is the sort of person who deserves an honour in the uk. Not like some others. His commitment , sprit and effort in this period was exceptional and most people loved him for doing what he did. And is a lovely person still.

[@richardbrown4053]

What a lovely guy. We got to know a group of young Finnish people whilst on holiday in Greece about 10 years ago, when we told them we lived 15 miles from Cheltenham they asked if we knew Eddie. Apparently he is adored in Finland, they even phoned friends to tell them they'd met people who lived "quite" close to him...crazy!

[@Retro-Future-Land]

Pretty surprising as I figured the Finns would be more into Matti (Finnish champion) who won gold in '88.

[@reado33]

What a legend 👏

[@kdjspanner3930]

Thanks Eddie you allowed kids to dream!!!

[@stormytempest6521]

Here Here.

[@andywotjuno9954]

He reached for the skies yet remained grounded, Eddy a great British hero.

[@saltnessmonster]

Back when we loved the Olympics,

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

Lovely to see Eddie again and looking so well [no plaster]. A true British legend. Well done mate, they all missed the point which was follow your dream.

[@captainbligh3894]

Loved him then, love him now. Well done Eddie. Inspirational .

[@richardwalton6993]

Many times stated, nevertheless, should be repeated: his treatment at the hands of the Olympic committee was a disgrace.

[@supersonicsid5930]

That was one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. Good for Eddie when fame hit him he still remembers his roots as a plasterer. Didn’t walk around with his head in the clouds ,,,, well let’s face it he was along way off from the clouds even on his jumps .

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Living legend, balls of steel and a thoroughly nice bloke. What they did to him should make him bitter but he’s always so jolly. Well done Eddie, you were an inspiration at those Olympics.

[@TheSecurdisc]

Remember it all well. The 'professionals' showed off like spoilt children. Eddie showed the world that being British can be fun. Bless him.

[@unitedkingdomoffiveeyes9765]

I like these kind of shows beats the doom and gloom that we are used to of all the other networks

[@fbeale3537]

Working on building sites the conversation about who do you think is best sports person often comes up, had I always answer Eddie the Eagle, for two reasons, with virtually no help he qualified and made it to the games, but more importantly he had the stamina to overcome those who were actively trying to stop him and work against him in any way possible, including the Olympic game organisers, they are the ones who should be ashamed at what they did to try and stop the flying Eagle.

[@spice3767]

Eddie for me is a Absolute hero, what he went through and what he achieved is just incredible. All this utter idiots that laughed at him would wet there pants and cry on 10% of the jumps he did.

[@KenMoss2986]

What a fantastic man Eddie is. He was fortunate enough to compete against Matti Nykänen the then world champion who Famously said to Eddie, "The difference between us is that you are expected to lose but I am expected to win" That described fame and it eventually killed Matti with the pressures it bore.....alcoholism, drugs, violence and infamy......while Eddie lives on. I loved his take on the Chinese Olympics. "Athletes have trained all their lives for this, politics should not come into it"

[@nckweeks]

I can't fault him, he's a true hero!

[@Spunky-iq8jm]

I'll bet very few people remember who won the medals in that event? We all remember Eddie the Eagle. I was rooting for him.

[@keithwinters3031]

Two proper blokes..no nonsense.

[@J_Teriyaki]

I had just returned from living in the Australian 'outback' and as I turned the TV on I said: "What the hell do we have here?!!." Cheers🍺 from Melbourne

[@briandoyle667]

I used to drive past that Jump on my way to Vancouver. Absolutely breathtaking. He should have gotten a medal just for getting up there!! The man is a hero!!

[@daylight44ful]

Fantastic interview a real pleasure to watch, Thank you for the sheer enjoyment of listening to two great men banter over a pint about the Eddies Wings to Stardom. :)

[@CrystalJ7]

Eddie a true legend if ever there was one....so inspirational and his enthusiasm is infectious. I remember it well and he brought a smile to everyone! The Canadians absolutely loved him and he made us so proud for the right reasons! Hero!

[@rjp666]

A man that captured the hearts of millions. Well done Eddie 👏

[@Nijinsky26]

One of the very few True Hero's of my Youth.

[@k.a.stensson]

I remember watching him live on TV here in Norway.. We were all cheering for him =) 🤩 We still talk about him.

[@loosewheels1000]

He was the first person from the UK to represent us in this sport for 40 yrs, he should have got a gong for what he did.

[@johnfarr1193]

BRILLIANT interview of an all-round great man. Hats off to Eddie for doing what he did. (And shame on those stuffy British officials for not allowing him any further chances). About 3 years ago I visited Innsbruck in Austria. I stood at the bottom of the ski jump there and looked up and up and up..............I would never have the bottle to do what he did (and that's coming from a ski enthusiast and an ex-motorcycle racer (amateur).

[@lesleyelalami2562]

Love this man, very authentic, can remember cheering him on!! Go Eddie Go!!! LOL

[@colinwhittington2798]

Eddie is e legend and brought happiness to many people.

[@fenixvolt2777]

Eddie the Eagle is a true gentleman and all round guy. He lived his dream and is so down to earth, the most telling bit of this interview, is that he said he had his plastering to fall back on and he did sometimes, proper humble.

[@simonclarke8098]

A British legend. In every way. The kind of gentleman who should be knighted for contribution to sport

[@KM-ABZ]

At least he has some great memories and one great story to tell, well done Eddie 👏

[@bladerunnersn]

Eddie your still a legend and very much loved by the British people . Watched your movie today it was great 👍

[@gosskamperis2016]

Eddie The Eagle An inspiration and bloody HERO

[@daz090979]

Whatta guy! I was only a nipper but vividly remember him and those events! Nine years old and full of excitement. Bless you “Eddie”

[@chachatruth3534]

He was bloody amazing!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mikedee1771]

Enjoyed seeing Eddie again. Another great show, Nigel.

[@mickymantle3233]

Definitely, this is a bloke who is worthy to receive a knighthood ! A great person & total inspiration to us all.

[@SamTex69]

Definitely, this is a bloke who is worthy to receive a knighthood ! A great person & total inspiration to us all. Oh, and Eddie seems a nice guy as well...

[@paulb3517]

What a great guy.....

[@andynjw1163]

😂😂 top man. Wouldn't catch me doing it.

[@nelsonwhaley6348]

Super chap..so refreshing to see a natural fun optimistic chap such as Eddie. Well done Nigel for always managing to interview fascinating and unconstipated people.

[@lessismore7271]

Legend

[@dianeparker5993]

Here here..

[@robertcooke1774]

the eagle has landed.

[@rocketwarsletsplay1437]

What a lovely bloke he is .

[@kym1160]

What a great guy Eddie is...fab guest nigel 👍

[@barriewilliams4526]

Eddie the Eagle. What an amazing down to earth guy. I Ioved watching him jump, in fact, he was the only reason I started watching ski jumping. Disgusting how he was treated, but that's the snobbery in a lot of sports...

[@SAHBfan]

A lot of the media wanted to laugh at him as a joke - but in reality, although not World medal winning standard, he was the British record holder at the time. He was far from a joke… The treatment he received from the IOC was shameful.

[@antrog1895]

In the words of Peter Kay - you’ll not get me on that!

[@timhuggins1993]

Well its the IOC own rules to blame for not bein strict enough we all find loopholes in life . And he still set important british recird stats no matter how matter how bad it was . My cousin met him in london with photo proof also

[@1961-v9k]

Loved Eddie the Eagle days, what a man 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 If every child grew up with his optimism the world would be a better place to live.

[@rollingstone3652]

I was there in Calgary in 1988. Awesome!

[@welshlad6427]

Great memories 👏👏

[@jameswillison2220]

An absolute legend n so loved the interview it was brilliant thank you

[@timwhale9434]

Eddie was so respected in Finland. A famous singer even made a hit song about Eddie 👍😀 I have been to the top of Matti's Hill in Jyväskylä, Finland (Matti Nykänen) to see what it looks like looking down. I can say you need to be really brave, and well trained to even consider going down those big hills (they are man made structures but called hills). I have also been to Matti Nykänen's grave in Jyväskylä to pay my respects. All the very best Eddie.

[@rockfan3299]

I remember him at the birdman rally in Bognor, 1989. Always been a star.

[@johnmknox]

Eddie the Eagle is a Legend.

[@michaelalexander4831]

What a great bloke, very brave.

[@homewithemma42]

Well done Eddie!! A total legend 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@fastyaveit]

Cool runnings and Eddie the Eagle, Hollywood loved these guys, what a legend great interview

[@astonmartin8706]

Great interview- what a nice guy and I remember rooting for him in Calgary . Eddie truly was a British bulldog and not as short sighted as the British Olympic committee was and shame on them for disallowing him to participate further in the next Olympic . One of our great British eccentrics who deserves his position in the history of sport . Good on ya mate and thanks for the memories!

[@SocksWithSandals]

Top bloke. A Quixotic legend.

[@JohnnyPeacock1959]

I enjoyed that as I did the 1988 Olympics. I'm glad that Eddie is doing well.

[@jasonphelps1680]

Went on a school ski trip to Italy in 1982, the hotel ski technician was a young man by the name of Eddie, me a my mates became friendly with him, he even visited us at our school when the ski season ended replete with a freshly broken leg. Fast forward 6 years to 88 and I’m watching the Olympic ski jumping, I couldn’t believe my eyes Eddie the technician was now Eddie the eagle. My claim to fame and a thoroughly top bloke.

[@alanashburner8907]

Can anyone name another ski jumper? Eddie is the most famous of them all.

[@kimlennard1024]

A modest and successful man. A great British role model for all kids

[@RedRobin808]

What a great guy. I think he gave the best answer possible on the Beijing Olympics. A true Champ.

[@justpassingthrough76]

What a true Legend.

[@williamburgess8979]

Simply a legend.

[@caroldonaldson5936]

Love Eddie & the movie was brilliant - what a lovely man!👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😇

[@jamesmoon5632]

Love this man what a true hero!

[@donmorgan9139]

What a wonderful chat between these two people thank very much

[@garethprice7879]

Remember him. Bloody brilliant. This guy should be knighted before Blair. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@RedRobin808]

God Bless Eddie - what a true Brit eccentric.

[@srspower]

I was 8 years old, I loved that winter olympics :)

[@jeffhgv]

A great skier regardless, sad he couldn’t have got a good sponsor. Excellent bloke.

[@peterloxham502]

This is what being British is all about! No chance? No hope? Well let’s give it a go and see if we can prove you wrong! Oh and I had a full length movie made about me! God bless him forever!

[@anneankaspilling]

I am Norwegian we love Eddie 💕🥳😄👋

[@fatbelly27]

He's an inspiration. Well done Eddie.

[@Medicina2024]

I remember watching it even now - well done that man If I ever meet him it would be an honour to buy him a pint, a good man stiched by the establishment (again)