We refer of course to The Barmy Army. The hardcore. Those supporters that leave their jobs - and their families - for the English cause. True cricket fans. Loyal supporters. But - this stout-hearted band offer more than support and loyalty to the English team. They also raise much needed funds for cricket charities and deserving causes all over the world. They are true cricket ambassadors. This programme documents the last leg of the Pakistan tour, 2005. England are one down in a three match series with one Test - Lahore - to come. Help is urgently required. The Barmy Army call on the troops to rally round. Jimmy - the Choirmaster. Bill - Bill the Trumpet. Leafy. Berksy. Speaky. And many more. But first, the boys have to fly the flag in various charity games around the globe - from the desert of Bahrain to the dry pastures of Pakistan. And then - at the Test Match itself - they have to compete with the legendary enthusiasm and energy of the Pakistan fans - led by the inexhaustible Papa Smurf. And - England are struggling. But The Barmy Army have a history of commitment and tirelessness in the face of impossible odds. It is in these far flung corners of the cricket globe - when the England cricket team are really up against it - that The Barmy Army brigade truly prove their worth.>!! |