Bodyline
Episode 7
TV-G
S1 • E7 Mar 19, 1984 40mthe final test is played and England wins back the Ashes thanks to a heroic effort by Eddie Paynter.
But there will be consequences felt far and wide. Edith leaves Douglas to take a job in Palestine, Harold Larwood refuses to apologize for bowling Bodyline and is unceremoniously fired from all forms of cricket. Jardine gives up cricket when his use of Bodyline in India causes an already restive populace to riot. And Bradman goes on to have a legendary career.
But there will be consequences felt far and wide. Edith leaves Douglas to take a job in Palestine, Harold Larwood refuses to apologize for bowling Bodyline and is unceremoniously fired from all forms of cricket. Jardine gives up cricket when his use of Bodyline in India causes an already restive populace to riot. And Bradman goes on to have a legendary career.