Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams

Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams
TV Show · Reality · Documentary

Former international cricketer Freddie Flintoff returns to his hometown of Preston with the aim of creating a brand-new cricket team with a group of promising teens. Freddie hopes to inspire a new generation to play cricket, and prove that anyone can play the sport, regardless of their background. However, he soon finds that his plan is going to be difficult to put into action as he met with a negative reception and many of the try outs have never played cricket before. Over the course of a few weeks, he develops the skills and confidence of the new team, hoping to take them to their first competitive victory.

2022 · 59m
Starring Andrew Flintoff

Season 1

  • Preston
    EPISODE 1
    Preston
    Freddie Flintoff attempts to create a brand new cricket team from an unlikely group of teens. He is determined to prove that anyone can play competitive cricket, whatever their background. Undeterred by the somewhat negative reception to his idea, he holds try-outs in his hometown of Preston and starts a training regime with a group of lively teenagers.
    58 min
  • Preston
    EPISODE 2
    Preston
    After the chaos of the first match, sporting legend Freddie Flintoff is on the hunt for a cricket club for his unlikely team to call home. He also needs funding, but some of the boys' behaviour is threatening the side's ability to prepare for their next match. A surprising new addition to the team gives Freddie and the boys a fighting chance of securing their first victory.
    58 min
  • Preston
    EPISODE 3
    Preston
    Freddie must galvanise his new cricket team to take on an elite private school. However, a split in the ranks is threatening the training sessions, and Freddie must do all he can to bring the team back together to take on their toughest challenge yet. He also has to make sure their new cricket club is renovated and open for the start of the season.
    58 min
  • On Tour
    EPISODE 1
    On Tour
    Sporting hero Freddie Flintoff returns to Preston with plans to take his team of unlikely lads on a cricket tour to India. Weeks before departure, a life-changing accident threatens to put a halt to their dreams.
    58 min
  • On Tour
    EPISODE 2
    On Tour
    As Freddie Flintoff's cricket team struggle to embrace parts of India's culture, the first training session reveals their new player, who could give them a chance of a first win in the country.
    57 min
  • On Tour
    EPISODE 3
    On Tour
    Life in India with his unlikely cricket team pushes Freddie Flintoff to his limit, but he must prepare the boys for their toughest cricket match yet, as well as a prestigious event.
    57 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Andrew Flintoff
    Host
  • N‌T
    Naomi Templeton
    Producer
  • A‌M
    Andrew MacKenzie
    Producer

About

Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams

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Former international cricketer Freddie Flintoff returns to his hometown of Preston with the aim of creating a brand-new cricket team with a group of promising teens. Freddie hopes to inspire a new generation to play cricket, and prove that anyone can play the sport, regardless of their background. However, he soon finds that his plan is going to be difficult to put into action as he met with a negative reception and many of the try outs have never played cricket before. Over the course of a few weeks, he develops the skills and confidence of the new team, hoping to take them to their first competitive victory.

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Studio
bbc_one
Released
2022
Region of Origin
United Kingdom

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Original Audio
English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles

English (CC)

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  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
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