Documentary
From the Ashes
In a time of Crisis ... A Nation needs a Hero
A documentary about Botham, Brearley and two stunning Ashes wins of 1981.
Top Cast
Tom Hardy
Narrator
Ian Botham
Self
Mike Brearley
Self
Kim Hughes
Self
Rodney Marsh
Self
Gideon Haigh
Self
Dickie Bird
Self
Directed by
James Erskine
Production
New Black FilmsReviews
John Chard
9/109/26/2014
Out of adversity comes triumph. From the Ashes is written and directed by James Erskine and narrated by Tom Hardy. It takes a look at the England v Australia Test Cricket Series in 1981. "I think I'll bring the Gorilla on at the far end" From the Ashes is essential viewing for cricket fans, whoever they support in the world. It showcases not just the considerable talents of England's greatest all rounder, Ian Botham, but also why the game of cricket is so loved by those who stand proud to be counted as fans. The documentary, however, is not just concerned with the sport of cricket, it's very aware of the impact that a country's sports stars can have on the nation. Brearley was Botham's Spock to his Kirk. The 1981 Ashes series was played to the backdrop of social discord as T
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