ABBA: How They Won Eurovision

Apr 13, 2024

0h 45m

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The extraordinary story of how international stardom almost didn't happen for the group.

Overview

Celebrating 50 years since ABBA won Eurovision in 1974 with Waterloo, through the extraordinary and entertaining story of how international stardom almost didn't happen for the group.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Coming Up Roses

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Cast

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Cheryl Baker

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Nicki Chapman

Narrator

Mariella Frostrup

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Claes af Geijerstam

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Nick Ingman

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Paul Jordan

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Silvia Montello

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Carl Magnus Palm

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Roger Palm

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Sian Pattenden

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Katie Puckrik

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Owe Sandström

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