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The Herald Scotland
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
BBC confirms series 3 of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams
During the series, he transformed a rundown cricket club and changed the lives of the players in his "unlikely" team. Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams returned two years later (in 2024) for a second series, which saw the team head to India for a cricket tour. Field of Dreams on Tour marked Flintoff's return to TV following an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey in December 2022. @DisneyPlusUK @DisneyPlus have just released this now a day early , have a watch if you want 🤷🏼♂️ — Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) April 24, 2025 The former England cricket captain flipped a Morgan Super 3 vehicle on a bend at the test track during filming for the show while not wearing a helmet. The vehicle was open-top, meaning that when it flipped, Flintoff's face scraped along the tarmac, causing serious facial injuries. BBC confirms return of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Flintoff recently revealed filming for series three of Field of Dreams had concluded, while speaking on the Stick to Cricket Podcast (brought to you by Betfair). Now, the BBC has confirmed the return of the critically acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated and RTS award-winning Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams. The third series will see the former England cricket captain take on "an even tougher challenge", with Flintoff determined to prove "his previous previous success wasn't a one off". The BBC said: "He's now set his sights on a much more ambitious plan. "Freddie wants to supersize the project right across the North West of England: He'll attempt to form boys teams in Manchester (Newton Heath) and Liverpool (Bootle) while also attempting to create his first ever girls team in Blackpool at a club without any youth teams. "Can he prove his blueprint for a league of dreams can work against a backdrop of a lack of funding, uninspired teens and derelict cricket clubs?" England Women's international player Kate Cross will join Freddie Flintoff for series three of Field of Dreams. (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire) Joining Flintoff in an extended coaching team are former Lancashire fast bowler Kyle Hogg and new recruit, current England Women's international player Kate Cross. RECOMMENDED READING: BBC Documentaries Head of Commissioning, Clare Sillery, added: 'Freddie Flintoff has proved himself an exceptional role model. "To see his passion for and commitment to cricket shine through and the transformational impact it has had on the lives of the lads from Preston playing on his team has been incredible to witness. "I'm so pleased that he is back for another series building on the success of the last one.' A release date for series three of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams is yet to be revealed.
Glasgow Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC confirms series 3 of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams
The first series of Field of Dreams aired on the BBC back in 2022 and followed Flintoff as he created a "cricket team like no other" in his hometown of Preston. During the series, he transformed a rundown cricket club and changed the lives of the players in his "unlikely" team. Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams returned two years later (in 2024) for a second series, which saw the team head to India for a cricket tour. Field of Dreams on Tour marked Flintoff's return to TV following an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey in December 2022. @DisneyPlusUK @DisneyPlus have just released this now a day early , have a watch if you want 🤷🏼♂️ — Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) April 24, 2025 The former England cricket captain flipped a Morgan Super 3 vehicle on a bend at the test track during filming for the show while not wearing a helmet. The vehicle was open-top, meaning that when it flipped, Flintoff's face scraped along the tarmac, causing serious facial injuries. BBC confirms return of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Flintoff recently revealed filming for series three of Field of Dreams had concluded, while speaking on the Stick to Cricket Podcast (brought to you by Betfair). Now, the BBC has confirmed the return of the critically acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated and RTS award-winning Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams. The third series will see the former England cricket captain take on "an even tougher challenge", with Flintoff determined to prove "his previous previous success wasn't a one off". The BBC said: "He's now set his sights on a much more ambitious plan. "Freddie wants to supersize the project right across the North West of England: He'll attempt to form boys teams in Manchester (Newton Heath) and Liverpool (Bootle) while also attempting to create his first ever girls team in Blackpool at a club without any youth teams. "Can he prove his blueprint for a league of dreams can work against a backdrop of a lack of funding, uninspired teens and derelict cricket clubs?" England Women's international player Kate Cross will join Freddie Flintoff for series three of Field of Dreams. (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire) Joining Flintoff in an extended coaching team are former Lancashire fast bowler Kyle Hogg and new recruit, current England Women's international player Kate Cross. RECOMMENDED READING: BBC Documentaries Head of Commissioning, Clare Sillery, added: 'Freddie Flintoff has proved himself an exceptional role model. "To see his passion for and commitment to cricket shine through and the transformational impact it has had on the lives of the lads from Preston playing on his team has been incredible to witness. "I'm so pleased that he is back for another series building on the success of the last one.' A release date for series three of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams is yet to be revealed.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Andrew Flintoff confirms series 3 of Field of Dreams but is unsure 'where it's going'
Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has revealed that filming for series three of his hit BBC show Field of Dreams has now concluded. The first series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams aired on the BBC back in 2022. It followed Flintoff as he created a "cricket team like no other" in his hometown of Preston. During the series, he transformed a rundown cricket club and changed the lives of the players in his "unlikely" team. Finally , maybe Sean will get a game soon too 💥 Some journeys are longer and harder I'm so proud of this fine young man 😘 — Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) April 30, 2025 Field of Dreams returned two years later (in 2024) for a second series, which saw the team head to India for a cricket tour. Field of Dreams on Tour marked Flintoff's return to TV following an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey in December 2022. @DisneyPlusUK @DisneyPlus have just released this now a day early , have a watch if you want 🤷🏼♂️ — Andrew Flintoff (@flintoff11) April 24, 2025 The former England cricket captain flipped a Morgan Super 3 vehicle on the first bend at the test track during filming for the show while not wearing a helmet. The vehicle was open-top, meaning that when it flipped, Flintoff's face scraped along the tarmac, causing serious facial injuries. Freddie Flintoff has now confirmed Field of Dreams is coming back for a third series. While a release date for the new series is yet to be set, Flintoff, speaking on the Stick to Cricket Podcast (brought to you by Betfair), revealed that filming has now concluded. The new series will feature three new teams - two boys' sides from Bootle (Liverpool) and Newton Heath (Manchester), and a girls' side from Blackpool. Flintoff, speaking on the Stick to Cricket Podcast, said: "All the boys are doing well. But what I didn't envisage is what I got from it. RECOMMENDED READING: What happened to Freddie Flintoff in near death Top Gear accident? Freddie Flintoff's net worth, what happened in the Top Gear crash and more Paddy McGuinness reveals details of his own 'brain rattling' crash on Top Gear "What happened with the accident, then going to India with these boys. That helped me so much. Even doing what I am now in coaching. 'We've just finished another one. I don't know what's going to happen after that. It's getting bigger and bigger and bigger, and I don't really know where it's going. "I think the one thing it highlighted is that if you give kids a chance, they are all right aren't they? Kids are good.'
Rhyl Journal
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Andrew Flintoff confirms series 3 of BBC's Field of Dreams
The first series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams aired on the BBC back in 2022. It followed Flintoff as he created a "cricket team like no other" in his hometown of Preston. During the series, he transformed a rundown cricket club and changed the lives of the players in his "unlikely" team. Finally , maybe Sean will get a game soon too 💥 Some journeys are longer and harder I'm so proud of this fine young man 😘 Field of Dreams returned two years later (in 2024) for a second series, which saw the team head to India for a cricket tour. Field of Dreams on Tour marked Flintoff's return to TV following an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey in December 2022. @DisneyPlusUK @DisneyPlus have just released this now a day early , have a watch if you want 🤷🏼♂️ The former England cricket captain flipped a Morgan Super 3 vehicle on the first bend at the test track during filming for the show while not wearing a helmet. The vehicle was open-top, meaning that when it flipped, Flintoff's face scraped along the tarmac, causing serious facial injuries. Freddie Flintoff has now confirmed Field of Dreams is coming back for a third series. While a release date for the new series is yet to be set, Flintoff, speaking on the Stick to Cricket Podcast, revealed that filming has now concluded. The new series will feature three new teams - two boys' sides from Bootle (Liverpool) and Newton Heath (Manchester), and a girls' side from Blackpool. Flintoff, speaking on the Stick to Cricket Podcast, said: "All the boys are doing well. But what I didn't envisage is what I got from it. RECOMMENDED READING: What happened to Freddie Flintoff in near death Top Gear accident? Freddie Flintoff's net worth, what happened in the Top Gear crash and more "What happened with the accident, then going to India with these boys. That helped me so much. Even doing what I am now in coaching. 'We've just finished another one. I don't know what's going to happen after that. It's getting bigger and bigger and bigger, and I don't really know where it's going. "I think the one thing it highlighted is that if you give kids a chance, they are all right aren't they? Kids are good.'
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BAFTA Awards snub Freddie Flintoff despite his inspiring television comeback
Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff missed out on a BAFTA Award in London on Sunday after making his return to the small-screen following a near-death crash while filming for Top Gear Former sports star and Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff was snubbed by BAFTA after making an emotional comeback to our screens. The ex-athlete was left fighting for his life Freddie was up for Best Factual series at this year's ceremony, which was held at London's Royal Festival Hall. His BBC One series Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams on Tour had hoped to gain the gong, as it showcased the former cricketer taking a team of unlikely lads from Lancashire to India However, he didn't bag the award, which instead went to a Channel 4 show. The eventual winner was To Catch a Copper, a show which investigated officer misconduct within the Avon and Somerset Police. It shed light on misogyny, abuse of power and racial profiling in the process of the show. Despite Freddie not being honoured at the BAFTAs this time around, he has signed up for another series of the show. This time, the team will be all girls, according to reports. Speaking to the Sun, a source said: "Freddie didn't see why the young women in Preston shouldn't get the same chances as the boys, particularly as more and more female teams are popping up across the country. "After all, the whole point of the show is to provide equal opportunities and use the sport to help people regardless of their background. So why should gender be a barrier?" Following his first time back on screen, Freddie has since candidly shared his recovery in a revealing documentary on Disney+. The show revealed his horrifying injuries. It also shows a close up of the three-wheeled car he was driving for the first time. Surgeon Jahrad Haq, who treated Flintoff at the time, told the documentary the star's injuries were "very complex'. Following his near-death crash, Freddie suffered a mixture of hard and soft tissue injuries, broken teeth, lost teeth and elements of the upper jaw bone that were also fractured and displaced. Mr Haq went on: 'He lost a really significant portion of his upper lip - the skin and some of the underlying muscle - and also his lower lip.' Mr Haq said the injuries were in the "top five" in terms of severity of those he had seen during his career. The injuries were so bad that Freddie's wife fought back tears when she first saw him. She also warned their four children of what to expect. She recalled in the documentary: 'When I did see him, I walked in the room, and he was just in the bed, and he was bandaged up.
