Harry Bateman
What It Takes
The documentary
Harry Bateman
What It Takes
In association with Sporting Excellence, BBC3 aims to encourage teenagers and young adults to become more engaged in sports through the #GetInvolved scheme. They aim to open pathways through documentaries that expose potential interest and exciting opportunities for individuals.
In this documentary, we explore the world of equestrianism through 24 year old British showjumper, Harry Bateman. We follow his path and how he has ranked up the levels to become an international star.
Harry Bateman - What It Takes - The documentary
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Investigate the equestrian world with international star Harry Bateman. Go behind the scenes at both his home in Essex and competitions across the country, giving a true insight to a unique and exciting sport.
Accessible on BBC3 IPLAYER
45 minutes
Tuesday 13th April
3PM
BBC2
Wednesday 14th April
1PM
BBC2
Clips
Win a riding lesson with Harry!
Would you like to win a riding lesson with international star Harry Bateman, and ride one of his very best horses?
Thanks to Sport England and BBC3, you can win this amazing prize, no matter what experience you have!
All you have to do is:
Post an image or video of yourself doing your favourite sport, and mention @WhatItTakes, @BBCthree and tag #getinvolved to be included in the competition draw.
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Try something new!
Do you have some spare time and want to read or watch something different?
We asked Harry Bateman to select some of his favourite films and books that he would recommend to you!
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Based on a true story.
From reluctant novice to competing on 50 Nations Cup teams for Great Britain. The late Tim Stockdale revealed in his 2012 autobiography how he built his team from the bottom up, and his journey in the showjumping world.
