From the Ashes

From the Ashes

2011
Documentary
1h 32m
In 1981, rioting & discontent ruled the streets of England. On the playing field, England was 1-0 down after two tests against old enemy, Australia, & iconic all-rounder Ian Botham, had resigned as English captain. With English cricket on the brink, bookmakers offered odds of 500-1 against an English win in the 3rd test. Yet, Botham would not lie down & rediscovered his cavalier flair in a series of remarkable, match-winning performances that defined him & saw The Ashes come home. (imdb)
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From the Ashes

2011
Documentary
1h 32m
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Rated 06 Jun 2011
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A well made, interesting documentary, that only occasionally manages to portray how brilliant test cricket can be. Despite it's best attempts it's unlikely entice many non-cricket fans to view it, & in doing so will alienate some of the very cricket fans it was made for. That said, the backdrop of social unrest in Thatcher's Britain makes for compelling social relevance. Some of the footage suffers with age, but the real joys here are seeing Beefy leg-drive & Merv Hughes' facial hair!

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