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Cricketing Legends
Seeing them in action brings the record books to life and reveals the batting skills and bowling actions that secured their place in cricket's pantheon.
Whether their names are carved on the boards at Lord's or printed in the pages of Wisden, cricket honours its white-flannelled heroes with immortality. Some are rarely glimpsed on film - others are more familiar figures. We can read of their achievements, but seeing them in action brings the record books to life, revealing the breathtaking boundary, the devilish yorker, the dazzling catch, the subtle ticks and tricks that secured their place in cricket's pantheon.
Somerset County Cricketers Ian Botham and Brian RoseSomerset County Cricketers Ian Botham and Brian Rose
News 1977 3 mins Location: Taunton
Ian Botham and Brian Rose tell it like it is - interviewed in 1977 Plus ca change
Basil D'Oliveira - DollyBasil D'Oliveira - Dolly
News 1968 0 mins Location: Devon
Basil D’Oliveira plays football with his children
Alec Bedser Cricket Home Movies: MCC Tour of Australia 1954Alec Bedser Cricket Home Movies: MCC Tour of Australia 1954
Amateur film 1954 52 minsSilent
The voyage, the camaraderie, the matches, the sights: the whole experience of a 1950s tour down under is here.
Colin Milburn's Cricketing ComebackColin Milburn's Cricketing Comeback
Sport 1970 3 mins Location: Kingston upon Hull
Amiable cricket legend “Ollie” Milburn hopes to return to cricket depsite losing partial sight in his left eye following a car accident.
Fielding and Wicket KeepingFielding and Wicket Keeping
School programme and Educational film 1983 26 mins
"Catches win matches!" England's David Gower and wickie Bob Taylor show how it's done.
Learie ConstantineLearie Constantine
Biopic 1945 9 minsSilent Location: Liverpool
The West Indian cricketing legend is filmed in his role as a welfare officer, working to help African and Caribbean factory workers in Merseyside.
Somerset Stars at Braunton CCSomerset Stars at Braunton CC
News 1980 1 minsSilent Location: Braunton
Cricket stars turn out for centenary at the Kelsey Ground Braunton CC
British Sporting Personalities: Peter MayBritish Sporting Personalities: Peter May
Biopic 1962 9 minsSilent
Surrey and England cricketer Peter May's life on and off the field - from batting in Ashes tests to his wedding day.
Rose on BothamRose on Botham
News 1980 5 mins Location: Taunton
Somerset CCC captain Brian Rose discusses Ian Botham and his chance to be selected as England captain
Ian and VivIan and Viv
News 1980 6 mins Location: Taunton
Interview with International and Somerset cricketers Ian Botham and Viv Richards
Colin MilburnColin Milburn
News 1977 6 mins Location: Northampton
What happens when a career in professional sport comes to a dramatic end? Former cricketer Colin Milburn has decided to look for a job.
Colin Milburn InterviewColin Milburn Interview
Sport 1980 5 mins
Cricketing legend Colin “Ollie” Milburn offers match predictions ahead of the Benson & Hedges Cup Final 1980 between Essex and Northants.
Denis ComptonDenis Compton
1954 14 mins
Denis Compton shows his class as he graduates from the city side street to become the "spirit of the English summer".
The First Century of the SeasonThe First Century of the Season
Non-Fiction 1920 0 minsSilent Location: Oval, The
Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs gets in some batting practice, with team mate Bert Strudwick keeping wicket.
Cricket Scenes with Don Bradman ICricket Scenes with Don Bradman I
Amateur film 1948 2 minsSilent Location: Hove
Cricket legend, Don Bradman, and his Invincibles delight the crowds when Australia tours England in 1948
Cricket scenes with Don Bradman IICricket scenes with Don Bradman II
Amateur film 1948 2 minsSilent Location: Hove
Australian national hero and cricketing legend, Don Bradman, runs the gauntlet of cricket fans in this amazing film from the 1948 tour
Only Two More to Equal 'W.G.'!Only Two More to Equal 'W.G.'!
Non-Fiction 1925 0 minsSilent Location: St John's Wood
Jack Hobbs reaches his 124th century at the Gentlemen v Players match at Lord's in 1925.
Surinder Amarnath at Torquay CCSurinder Amarnath at Torquay CC
News 1983 1 mins Location: Torquay
Surinder Amarnath pitches up at Torquay
Brian Rose and Hugh WilsonBrian Rose and Hugh Wilson
News 1983 3 mins Location: Taunton
Brian Rose is interviewed about the coming season
Cricketers visit Dartmoor PrisonCricketers visit Dartmoor Prison
News 1968 0 minsSilent Location: Dartmoor
Ex-England, England and County Cricketers visit Dartmoor Prison
Old England XIOld England XI
News 1966 3 mins Location: Somerset
An England team takes on an invitational XI
Basil D'Oliveira at Weston-super-MareBasil D'Oliveira at Weston-super-Mare
News 1968 1 minsSilent Location: Weston-super-Mare
Basil D’Oliveira signs autographs for young fans as he becomes the focus of the sporting world
Ian and Viv at Somerset CCCIan and Viv at Somerset CCC
News 1981 2 minsSilent Location: Taunton
The end of the season at Somerset and an award for Viv Richards
Spin BowlingSpin Bowling
School programme and Educational film 1983 21 mins
The mysteries of bamboozling the batsman are demonstrated by three masters of the craft.
Batting the Forward StrokesBatting the Forward Strokes
Instructional film/TV programme 1983 18 minsSilent
Graham Gooch demonstrates the art of positive batting, and David Gower takes a taxi to Lords for the Test match.
Prince Ranjitsinhji Practising Batting at the NetsPrince Ranjitsinhji Practising Batting at the Nets
Sport 1897 1 minsSilent
Probably the first ever cricket film: Indian cricketing royalty prepares for the first test between England and Australia at Sydney.
Johnny Wardle Home Movies - England Cricket Tour of South Africa 1956-57Johnny Wardle Home Movies - England Cricket Tour of South Africa 1956-57
Amateur film 1956 18 minsSilent
Before the sporting boycott of the apartheid state, South Africa was a touring destination for the English cricketer.
Johnny Wardle Home Movies - England in Australia 1958/59; Centenary Test, 1977Johnny Wardle Home Movies - England in Australia 1958/59; Centenary Test, 1977
Amateur film 1958 59 minsSilent
Sabrina bowls! The 50s bombshell takes centre stage - and the attention away from some wonderful cricket footage.