Cricketers coming to a screen near you soon
In the wake of Flintoff's new TV show, we look at what other similar televisual delights you can expect in the near future
Alan Tyers
19-Nov-2012
Flintoff: inescapable across media formats • Getty Images
Andrew Flintoff has a new TV show coming out, called Flintoff: From Lord's to the Ring, in which he trains for, and fights in, a professional boxing match. Here are some more TV-cricket proposals currently in development by Flintstone Productions.
Orphan Zoo: South Africa
Heart-warming nature documentary where a cute little South African egobeeste is reintegrated into its herd after getting lost. Sadly, it is attacked and eaten by the rest of the herd.
Heart-warming nature documentary where a cute little South African egobeeste is reintegrated into its herd after getting lost. Sadly, it is attacked and eaten by the rest of the herd.
Police! Camera! Action!
Fly-on-the-wall documentary following members of the BCCI's media blackout unit as they hunt photographers who do not have the correct accreditation and lock them up, for the good of society as a whole.
Fly-on-the-wall documentary following members of the BCCI's media blackout unit as they hunt photographers who do not have the correct accreditation and lock them up, for the good of society as a whole.
Blankety Blank
Fascinating insight into the psyche of a top sportsman as Ian Bell explains what goes on in his mind as he prepares to bat.
Fascinating insight into the psyche of a top sportsman as Ian Bell explains what goes on in his mind as he prepares to bat.
Fat Camp India
A collection of out-of-shape middle-aged men are forced into a gruelling fitness regime by tough taskmaster Duncan Fletcher.
A collection of out-of-shape middle-aged men are forced into a gruelling fitness regime by tough taskmaster Duncan Fletcher.
I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here
In which Indian cricketers attempt to escape from Duncan's Fat Camp.
In which Indian cricketers attempt to escape from Duncan's Fat Camp.
Life Swap
Travel show where famous England and Indian sportsmen travel to each other's countries and try to adapt to life there. Features upsetting scenes involving climate, cuisine and pitch conditions.
Travel show where famous England and Indian sportsmen travel to each other's countries and try to adapt to life there. Features upsetting scenes involving climate, cuisine and pitch conditions.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire West Indies?
Game show where West Indies cricketers attempt to win as much money as possible by travelling around the world, competing for whichever quiz shows have a vacancy, while dodging the West Indies cricket board.
Game show where West Indies cricketers attempt to win as much money as possible by travelling around the world, competing for whichever quiz shows have a vacancy, while dodging the West Indies cricket board.
India's Funniest Home Videos
Cruel challenge show where Aleem Dar begs to see clips of dogs falling off tables and dads tripping over barbeques but finds himself constantly denied access to video replays.
Cruel challenge show where Aleem Dar begs to see clips of dogs falling off tables and dads tripping over barbeques but finds himself constantly denied access to video replays.
Extreme Paint Drying New Zealand
Thrill-a-minute viewing fun.
Thrill-a-minute viewing fun.
Lost
Confusing drama in which members of the England batting line-up wake to find themselves in a strange country, where they have no clue of how to survive.
Confusing drama in which members of the England batting line-up wake to find themselves in a strange country, where they have no clue of how to survive.
That Bloke Looks Like a Sheila
Powerful coming-of-age drama about Michael, a young Australian man who undertakes an inspiring journey from lightweight spokesmodel to leader and statesman.
Powerful coming-of-age drama about Michael, a young Australian man who undertakes an inspiring journey from lightweight spokesmodel to leader and statesman.
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