Captain Webb

The Greatest Englishman tells the story of Captain Matthew Webb, the first-ever person to successfully swim the English Channel in 1875 equipped only with his moustache, doses of Brandy and a wire wool swimsuit.


The Greatest Englishman tells the story of Captain Matthew Webb, the first-ever person to successfully swim the English Channel in 1875 equipped only with his moustache, doses of Brandy and a wire wool swimsuit.

Director: Justin Hardy
Writer: Jemma Kennedy
Stars: Warren Brown / Steve Oram / Georgia Maguire / Terry Mynott / Tom Stourton
Genre: Drama
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