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Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams

South Shore, BBC

UK

- Docuseries


Last year, Freddie Flintoff embarked on what he thought was a mission to find untapped cricketing talent in his hometown of Preston. But what happened next took everyone by surprise…Not only did he assemble a cricket team like no other, he both transformed the lives of his recruits and brought together a community. His efforts sparked a national debate on class and privilege, whilst his players’ stories captured the hearts and minds of millions. Described by the New Statesman as, “the most moving thing I’ve seen on tv in years”, his players’ stories captured the hearts and minds of viewers across the country, with over 3.3 million viewers watching Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams in the first 30 days.