Ian Botham
Also Known As: Ian Terence Botham, Baron Botham, Kt, OBE, "Beefy"
Biography: English cricket commentator, member of the House of Lords, a former cricketer who has been chairman of Durham County Cricket Club since 2017 and charity fundraiser.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Heswall, Cheshire, England, UK
Birthday: November 24, 1955
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
Overview: Robbo is a remarkable feature film that tells the story of one of England and Manchester United’s greatest ever midfielders. From a working class kid in the North East of England to a national treasure honoured by the Queen, this new film gives a previously unseen insight into the man they call ‘Captain Marvel’.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-29
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Shane
Overview: For a guy who grew up thinking only of Australian Rules football, it’s almost an accident that Shane Warne became the greatest cricketer of a generation, and one of the greats of all time. Mastering the difficult art of spin bowling after being kicked out of football for not being a good enough player proved a pivotal choice for 19 year old Shane – declared unfit and fat, he transformed himself. When success came, so did fame and adulation, money and prestige but a betting scandal, drugs scandal, and affairs that cost him his marriage, threatened his career. From the lows of a 12 month ban he rebuilt his cricket, his career, and his reputation as one of the most ferocious competitors on the planet, admired and revered by millions.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-06
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400 Not Out! - Brian Lara's World Record Innings
Overview: Three-nil down in a four match series and with his team in disarray, Brian Charles Lara knew he had to do something special in the final test of England’s 2004 tour of the West Indies. Something that would let the world know there was still some pride left in Caribbean cricket. He had to take back his world record. Returning to Antigua, scene of Lara’s 375 against England a decade before, the West Indies captain was on a mission: to reclaim the highest individual test score he’d lost when Australia’s Matthew Hayden scored 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003. This DVD tells the full story of how Lara hit back at his critics (and England’s feared pace attack) to not only surpass Hayden, but go on to become the first man in history to register a test score of 400. A fitting tribute to arguably the world’s greatest batsman, this is a must for all cricket fans.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-10
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Botham: The Legend of '81
Overview: The story of cricketer Ian Botham's stunning comeback performance against Australia in the summer of 1981 during the Ashes Test Series.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-20
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Botham's Ashes
Overview: The 1981 Cornhill Insurance Test Series. The action at Headingley as Botham set the Ashes alight with one of the most memorable innings of modern times. When defeat seemed inevitable in the Third Test, Botham's determination at the crease rallied the crowd, giving England the enthusiam to turn the match around and go on to win the coveted Ashes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-11
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From the Ashes
Overview: A documentary about Botham, Brearley and two stunning Ashes wins of 1981.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-10
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The Longest Feud: Chappell v Botham
Overview: A 45 minute documentary about the long running dislike between the two most famous cricketing men called Ian.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-27
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Cricket in the '80s: Rookies, Rebels & Renaissance
Overview: The next instalment in the ABC TV's highly successful 'Cricket History Series' focuses on the turmoil that beset Australian cricket during the decade of the 1980s. Tremors of varying intensity shook Australia's national pastime to its very foundation.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-01
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ESPN Legends of Cricket - Volume 3
Overview: ESPN’s LEGENDS OF CRICKET journeys through the ages to profile the greatest individuals to have ever taken up the bat and ball. Chosen by an expert panel of their peers, this fascinating and seminal series explores the remarkable abilities of the chosen few who have truly transcended the game. From Sir Donald Bradman’s unrivalled mastery of the willow and Share Warne’s wizardry with the ball, to the poise and balance of Sachin Tendulkar, the swagger of Sir Garfield Sobers and Viv Richards and the sheer grit and determination embodied by Allan Border and Steve Waugh, this series offers rare insight into the celebrated careers of cricket’s 25 greatest champions. Featuring wonderful archival footage and in-depth interviews with leading players and commentators, ESPN’S Legends of Cricket shines a light on the enduring legends of our summer game
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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