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Twenty years on from arguably the most iconic and influential summer in English cricketing history, this documentary takes a deep dive into one of sport’s fiercest rivalries. Cricket legends from both sides of 2005’s bitter rivalry bring to life the on-field heroics that captured a nation and ended 20 years of Ashes hurt for England.

Unearthing what it really takes to lift the famous Ashes urn, in-depth interviews with Andrew Strauss and Glenn McGrath reveal what enabled an England team, which included Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, to deliver an unforgettable performance and remove an Australian fear factor that had existed for decades.

Fast bowler Simon Jones and Australian legend Adam Gilchrist also peel back the layers on moments that proved to be turning points in the series, including how Kevin Pietersen’s performance on the final day of the fifth Test was a key moment in England’s victory over an Australian team blessed with greats.

English stars from more recent Ashes series – Joe Root, Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson – help explore the impact of England’s 2005 victory on the sport and recall how the players in that series were catapulted into the public consciousness like never before, inspiring the next generation of cricketers to take up the game.

This documentary provides first-hand insight into a once-in-a-lifetime series which saw England defy the odds and end decades of painful Ashes defeats. With another showdown scheduled on Australian soil later this year, it’s the perfect prelude for a renewal of this unique sporting rivalry.