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Howzat! Kerry Packer's War

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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.

Aug 19, 20121 seasons2 episodesEndedEN

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Lachy Hulme

Kerry Packer

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Abe Forsythe

John Cornell

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Damon Gameau

Greg Chappell

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Alexander England

Tony Greig

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Mandy McElhinney

Rose Mitchell

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Brendan Cowell

Rodney Marsh

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Clayton Watson

Ian Chappell

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Matthew Le Nevez

Dennis Lillee

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Mallory Jansen

Sharon

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Craig Hall

Gavin Warner

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Richard Davies

David Hookes

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Nicholas Cooper

Gary Cosier

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Tony Briggs

Clive Lloyd

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Hamish Michael

Doug Walters

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Ryan O'Kane

Jeff Thompson

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Robert Grubb

Tagge Webster

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Seasons

Season 1

2 episodes

Premiered Aug 19, 2012

Episodes

1–2 of 2

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Ep 1

Part 1

Aug 19, 2012

87m

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.

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Ep 2

Part 2

Aug 26, 2012

86m

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.