The 1980s — The 80s
2023 · 11 episodes · 9h 55m in all
The series looks at Australian cricket during the 1980s, a period of change and rebuilding. It covers the rise of important players, major matches, rivalries and the events that helped shape Australia's future in international cricket.
Episodes
1. Fortress Australia
7 Dec 2023 · 51 min
The intimidating Australian home environment of the 1980s; Australia's fast-bowling attack, hostile crowds and difficult wickets.
2. Thrillers
14 Dec 2023 · 56 min
Dramatic, close finishes from 1980s international cricket, including matches that went down to the final moments.
3. Out of Left Field
21 Dec 2023 · 52 min
Unusual and unexpected incidents from 1980s cricket — moments that seemed almost unbelievable after more than a century of international cricket.
4. The Pace Race
28 Dec 2023 · 53 min
The explosion of fast bowling: Australia's older pace stars and the legendary West Indies four-man pace attack.
5. One Of a Kind
4 Jan 2024 · 54 min
Exceptional personalities and players who became cricket icons through more than simply statistics.
6. One Day Revolution
11 Jan 2024 · 55 min
The transformation of limited-overs cricket and the development of ODI cricket as a major form of the game.
7. Master Blaster
18 Jan 2024 · 54 min
The great run-scorers of the decade and the batsmen who dominated attacks.
8. Gaining The Edge
25 Jan 2024 · 55 min
Reverse swing, slow bowling, bat technology and team culture — innovations that gave teams an advantage.
9. Rivals
1 Feb 2024 · 53 min
The increasingly competitive and professional nature of international cricket in the 1980s.
10. The Leadership Factor
8 Feb 2024 · 57 min
The captains and leadership styles that shaped teams during the decade.
11. The Underarm Ball
15 Feb 2024 · 55 min
Australia vs New Zealand, MCG, 1 February 1981 — Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery to Brian McKechnie.
A Brief History of Cricket Down Under The 1980s — The 80s: quick answers
How many episodes are in A Brief History of Cricket Down Under The 1980s — The 80s?
The 1980s — The 80s of A Brief History of Cricket Down Under has 11 episodes, about 10 hours in total.
When did A Brief History of Cricket Down Under The 1980s — The 80s come out?
The 1980s — The 80s premiered on 7 Dec 2023.