Drama

Howzat! Kerry Packer's War

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First Aired:August 19, 2012

Seasons:1 season

Episodes:2

Status:Ended

Australian media mogul Kerry Packer fought a cricket war by secretly signing up 50 of the world's greatest players to form a breakaway tournament.

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Cast

Lachy Hulme

Kerry Packer

Abe Forsythe

John Cornell

Damon Gameau

Greg Chappell

Alexander England

Tony Greig

Mandy McElhinney

Rose Mitchell

Brendan Cowell

Rodney Marsh

Clayton Watson

Ian Chappell

Matthew Le Nevez

Dennis Lillee

Mallory Jansen

Sharon

Craig Hall

Gavin Warner

Richard Davies

David Hookes

Nicholas Cooper

Gary Cosier

Tony Briggs

Clive Lloyd

Hamish Michael

Doug Walters

Ryan O'Kane

Jeff Thompson

Seasons & Episodes

In 1976, businessman Kerry Packer turned professional cricket on its ear by establishing the upstart World Series Cricket competition.

E1Part 1

87m

Aug 19, 2012

In 1976 Kerry Packer declared war on the cricket establishment by secretly forming a rebel competition with the worlds best players. Packer's World Series Cricket challenged the establishment and changed public opinion.

E2Part 2

86m

Aug 26, 2012

Packer's plans for World Series Cricket are in disarray following attacks from the media, the establishment, and conflict among the players. Facing financial ruin, Packer and his team take radical steps to win over the public and players.