Cricket and its place in the hearts of the British people is explored in this British Council funded film from 1951. As Australia and England battle it out at the 1948 Lord's Test match, narrators Ralph Richardson and John Arlott comment on aspects of the game at many other levels and in many other lands. Cricket is portrayed as a game that knows no barriers of background, colour or creed as we are taken on a quick tour of its history, traditions and appeal.
Follow the link to In The Classroom at the top of this page for teaching suggestions linked to History and Citizenship. In Focus Questions you'll find suggestions for questions to focus students' attention while watching the film. These will also help to develop their understanding of film language.
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1. Cricket education (5:11)
