A Brief History of Cricket Down Under Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Fortress Australia

The intimidating Australian home environment of the 1980s; Australia's fast-bowling attack, hostile crowds and difficult wickets.

2. Thrillers

Dramatic, close finishes from 1980s international cricket, including matches that went down to the final moments.

3. Out of Left Field

Unusual and unexpected incidents from 1980s cricket — moments that seemed almost unbelievable after more than a century of international cricket.

4. The Pace Race

The explosion of fast bowling: Australia's older pace stars and the legendary West Indies four-man pace attack.

5. One Of a Kind

Exceptional personalities and players who became cricket icons through more than simply statistics.

6. One Day Revolution

The transformation of limited-overs cricket and the development of ODI cricket as a major form of the game.

7. Master Blaster

The great run-scorers of the decade and the batsmen who dominated attacks.

8. Gaining The Edge

Reverse swing, slow bowling, bat technology and team culture — innovations that gave teams an advantage.

9. Rivals

The increasingly competitive and professional nature of international cricket in the 1980s.

10. The Leadership Factor

The captains and leadership styles that shaped teams during the decade.

11. The Underarm Ball

Australia vs New Zealand, MCG, 1 February 1981 — Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery to Brian McKechnie.