In April 2011 , he was portrayed by actor James Callàs Ball in the BBC TV drama '' United '' , the storyline of which was centred around the Munich air disaster . However , the character of Foulkes had little significance in the film and was not listed in the film 's credits , despite his major role in the escape from the crashed plane . Foulkes himself did not take any part in the filming of the drama due to an undisclosed long-term medical condition
Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
Bill Foulkes