
A three-part journey through Australian cricket’s rise from the challenges of the 1980s to the dominance of the 2000s, exploring legendary players, fierce rivalries,…
Documentary • Series • 2023 • 3 seasons
Starring: Cam Ralph
Created by: Niki Hamilton

S1 E1 - Fortress Australia
The intimidating Australian home environment of the 1980s; Australia's fast-bowling attack, hostile crowds and difficult wickets.
Dec 7, 2023 • 51m

S1 E2 - Thrillers
Dramatic, close finishes from 1980s international cricket, including matches that went down to the final moments.
Dec 14, 2023 • 56m

S1 E3 - Out of Left Field
Unusual and unexpected incidents from 1980s cricket — moments that seemed almost unbelievable after more than a century of international cricket.
Dec 21, 2023 • 52m

S1 E4 - The Pace Race
The explosion of fast bowling: Australia's older pace stars and the legendary West Indies four-man pace attack.
Dec 28, 2023 • 53m

S1 E5 - One Of a Kind
Exceptional personalities and players who became cricket icons through more than simply statistics.
Jan 4, 2024 • 54m

S1 E6 - One Day Revolution
The transformation of limited-overs cricket and the development of ODI cricket as a major form of the game.
Jan 11, 2024 • 55m

S1 E7 - Master Blaster
The great run-scorers of the decade and the batsmen who dominated attacks.
Jan 18, 2024 • 54m

S1 E8 - Gaining The Edge
Reverse swing, slow bowling, bat technology and team culture — innovations that gave teams an advantage.
Jan 25, 2024 • 55m

S1 E9 - Rivals
The increasingly competitive and professional nature of international cricket in the 1980s.
Feb 1, 2024 • 53m

S1 E10 - The Leadership Factor
The captains and leadership styles that shaped teams during the decade.
Feb 8, 2024 • 57m

S1 E11 - The Underarm Ball
Australia vs New Zealand, MCG, 1 February 1981 — Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery to Brian McKechnie.
Feb 15, 2024 • 55m
A Brief History of Cricket Down Under
A three-part journey through Australian cricket’s rise from the challenges of the 1980s to the dominance of the 2000s, exploring legendary players, fierce rivalries, unforgettable matches and the defining moments that shaped a cricketing powerhouse.
Documentary • TV Series • 2023