Botham: The Legend of '81

Botham: The Legend of '81

Botham: The Legend of '81

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Botham: The Legend of '81

2011

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Overview

The story of cricketer Ian Botham's stunning comeback performance against Australia in the summer of 1981 during the Ashes Test Series.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

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Ian Botham

Self

Ian Botham

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Richie Benaud

Self (Archive Footage)

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Kathryn Botham

Self

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Liam Botham

Self

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Sarah Botham

Self

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Mike Brearley

Self

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Stephen Fry

Self

Stephen Fry

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Joey Garner

Self

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David Gower

Self

David Gower

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Mick Jagger

Self

Mick Jagger

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Elton John

Self

Elton John

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John Major

Self

John Major

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Viv Richards

Self

Viv Richards

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Andy Roberts

Self

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Bob Willis

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Terry Wogan

Self (Archive Footage)

Terry Wogan

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