BBC Factual Entertainment and Events has commissioned The Eubanks: Like Father, Like Son, a new reality documentary that “goes far beyond the boxing ring to explore legacy, masculinity, grief, and the complexities of modern fatherhood.”
This one-hour special commissioned for BBC Three and iPlayer by Nasfim Haque, is produced by Workerbee, a Baniijay UK company, and will be available to watch on iPlayer from 6am on Tuesday 11 November and broadcast on BBC Three at 9pm on Tuesday 11 November, and BBC One at 10:40pm on Wednesday 12 November.
It follows Chris Eubank Jnr in the wake of his headline-making fight against Conor Benn, a bout that reignited the fierce rivalry between their fathers, Chris Eubank Snr and Nigel Benn. With exclusive access to the build-up, the fight itself, and the anticipated rematch, the film “captures the intensity and drama of a sporting event that has captivated the nation.”
The film traces Chris Eubank Jnr’s journey — from a childhood shaped by his father’s towering legacy, through a troubled adolescence, to his rise as a professional boxer and the painful breakdown of his relationship with his father. Drawing from the rich archive of Chris Eubank Snr’s iconic presence in British sport and culture, the film also unveils the poignant moment of reconciliation between father and son after years of estrangement.
The Eubanks: Like Father, Like Son is a 1×60’ special, is commissioned for BBC Three and iPlayer by Nasfim Haque Head of Content for BBC Three; Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events Commissioning; the Commissioning Editor for Factual Entertainment is Cal Turner. It is a Workerbee, a Banijay UK company production. Executive Producers are Ben Mitchell and Rick Murray. The Director is Hassan Ghazi. The documentary is being distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.
Jon Creamer
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