Howzat! Kerry Packer's War: Season 1

Season 1Premiered 2012

Howzat is the story of how Kerry Packer caused a cricket war by signing up 50 of the world’s best cricketers and establishing World Series Cricket, a highly successful group which challenged the Establishment and thrust the game into a new era.

Howzat! Kerry Packer's War
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Season 1

  • Episode 1

    In June 1976, Kerry Packer decides to declare war on the cricket establishment by secretly signing about 50 of the world's greatest players to form a break-away rebel tournament for salaries much larger than those offered by the cricket boards.

    EPISODE 1 • 87m

    S1 E1 - Episode 1
  • Episode 2

    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 steps to ensure the future of the series.

    EPISODE 2 • 87m

    S1 E2 - Episode 2

Cast

  1. Lachy Hulme

  2. Abe Forsythe

  3. Damon Gameau

  4. Brendan Cowell

  5. Matthew Le Nevez

  6. Clayton Watson