A NEW documentary about Freddie Flintoff has had its release date confirmed – and it’s just days away.
The 47-year-old former cricketer has granted cameras exclusive access to document the highs and lows of his life and career.
The film – produced by South Shore – will look back at Freddie’s incredible life and cricketing career that saw him win two Ashes series with England and become a national sporting hero.
However, it will also chart his life today and return to cricket following his life-altering car crash in 2022.
Freddie was left permanently scarred following the horrifying crash while filming Top Gear.
The star co-hosted the BBC motoring show alongside Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris from 2019 until the crash.
Freddie was rushed to hospital following the high-speed smash at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey.
And now Freddie will speak in depth about the crash in a brand new documentary for streaming giant Disney+.
Called Flintoff, it will premiere on April 25 in the UK and Ireland.
Award-winning director John Dower has been granted exclusive access to Freddie over the last year to film his recovery and document his cricketing career.
Freddie said: “Cricket’s always been a massive part of my life, shaping who I am.
“Looking back on the highs and the lows, including the challenges I’ve faced since my accident, has been a real reminder of why my career in the sport has meant so much.”
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”Freddie Flintoff hails his ‘finest sporting achievement’ after stunning feat while hosting revamped TV classic Bullseye” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6366381184112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Freddie took time away from the spotlight to recover from his injuries before gradually returning to TV with his show Field of Dreams.
The show will be returning for a third series, and Freddie also got some good news in February when it was confirmed his reboot of Bullseye had been snapped up for a full series.
The move by ITV came after a successful pilot of the dart-throwing game show at Christmas.
Four hour-long episodes will be broadcast as well as an additional extra-festive special.
Flintoff airs on Disney+ from April 25.