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Empire of Cricket - 1981 Ashes

Ian Botham runs off the pitch at Headingley in 1981

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Watch a short preview of the first programme in a four-part documentary series looking at the history of English cricket. Part one focuses on the 1981 Ashes series.

Watch the full programme on Sunday 31 May, BBC Two, 2230 BST.

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Enjoy more classic Ashes moments in our Ashes archive

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