Fire in Babylon

"They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet"

Feature documentary about the great West Indies cricket team of the 1970s and '80s. Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa, race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms. This is their story, told in their own words.

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Warwickshire V Australians at Edgbaston

Warwickshire V Australians at Edgbaston

1926

First in the Field

First in the Field

1927

England Beats West Indies in the Final Test

England Beats West Indies in the Final Test

1928

Learie Constantine

Learie Constantine

1945

Amazons at the Wicket

Amazons at the Wicket

1925

Only Two More to Equal 'W.G.'

Only Two More to Equal 'W.G.'

1925

Horsham Cricket Week and Grand Carnival

Horsham Cricket Week and Grand Carnival

1913

The First Century of the Season

The First Century of the Season

1920

Australians' First Match

Australians' First Match

1921

Cricket Again!

Cricket Again!

1922

Yorks Draw with Surrey

Yorks Draw with Surrey

1922

MPs at the Wicket

MPs at the Wicket

1924

Shane

Shane

2022

The Art of the Game

The Art of the Game

2018

Under the Cover of Cloud

Under the Cover of Cloud

2018

L'Avenir est ailleurs

L'Avenir est ailleurs

2007

Steve Waugh: A Perfect Day

Steve Waugh: A Perfect Day

2003

Beyond All Boundaries

Beyond All Boundaries

2013

L'âme indienne Martiniquaise

L'âme indienne Martiniquaise

2013

Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes

2010