Bert and Dickie_
"Going For Gold: The '48 Games"
Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it - not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but also by overcoming their vast professional and personal differences.
Starring
Matt Smith, Sam Hoare, Geoffrey Palmer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Bert and Dickie was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied a...
Bert and Dickie is a Drama, History, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (11)
Matt Smith
Bert Bushnell
Sam Hoare
Dickie Burnell
Geoffrey Palmer
Charles Burnell
Ron Cook
Albert
James Frain
Jack Beresford
Clive Merrison
Clement Attlee
Alexandra Moen
Rosalind Burnell
Douglas Hodge
Mr. Bushnell
Sara Vickers
Margaret
BS
Brian Shelley
Olympic Official
KH
Kevin Hudson
Wheelwright (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bert and Dickie about?
Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it - not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but also by overcoming their vast professional and personal differences.
How long is Bert and Dickie?
Bert and Dickie has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in Bert and Dickie?
The cast of Bert and Dickie includes Matt Smith, Sam Hoare, Geoffrey Palmer, Ron Cook, James Frain.
What is the rating of Bert and Dickie?
Bert and Dickie has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
History
TV Movie