Endless Summers - The Test Cricket History of Australia

Season 2 Episode 4 - 1901/02 vs England Barnes and Noble (Part 2)

Following an interregnum caused by the Boer War, England return to Australian shores. Archie Maclaren's side was inexperienced, but had with it a secret weapon, whilst the Australians would begin to develop new talent that would go on to play key roles in the series to come.
 
This is part 2 of 2 episdoes covering the 1901/02 series. Part 1 was released last week. 
 
Series Scorecards: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-australia-1901-02-61721

Season 2 Episode 4 - 1901/02 Vs England Barnes and Noble (Part 1)

Following an interregnum caused by the Boer War, England return to Australian shores. Archie Maclaren's side was inexperienced, but had with it a secret weapon, whilst the Australians would begin to develop new talent that would go on to play key roles in the series to come. 
 
This is part 1 of 2 episdoes covering the 1901/02 series. Part 2 will be released the week after this one.
 
Series Scorecards: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-australia-1901-02-61721

Season 2 Episode 3 - 1899 in England Keeping up with the Joneses

With a new captain, the Australians head to England in 1899 brimming with confidence after their series victory the previous year. A last minute addition makes a serious splash, whilst Australia's first great fast bowler puts in a performance for the ages. 

Season 2 Episode 2 - 1897/98 vs England Don’t Worry Darling (Part 2)

Depsite their loss in 1896, the Australians return home confident of success against the next English touring side. The English bring a strong squad, including the new wonder of English cricket Ranjitsinhji, but they run into a fired up Joe Darling, who will set new batting records with his performance in this series. 
 
This is part 1 of 2 episodes covering the 1897/98 series. Part 1 was released last week. 

Season 2 Episode 2 - 1897/98 vs England Don’t Worry Darling (Part 1)

Depsite their loss in 1896, the Australians return home confident of success against the next English touring side. The English bring a strong squad, including the new wonder of English cricket Ranjitsinhji, but they run into a fired up Joe Darling, who will set new batting records with his performance in this series. 
 
This is part 1 of 2 episdoes covering the 1897/98 series. Part 2 will be released the week after this one. 

Season 2 Episode 1 - 1896 in England Let’s Get Ready to Trumble

The Australians head to England with a new captain in Harry Trott and attempt to win a series in the Mother country for only the second time. The series is a closely fought one and comes down to the final day where a new star emerges for the Australians. 

Season 1 Epilogue and Best Teams

I look back over the first season of Endless Summers, what I learned and what surprised me. I also go through what I consider to be the best team from Australia and their opponents for era.
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Episode 17 - 1894/95 vs England The End of an Era

The final episode of Season 1 sees new heroes rise as old favourites take their final bows on the Test stage with the backdrop of one of the most exciting and competitive Ashes series in years that goes all the way to the wire. 

Episode 16 - 1893 in England Arthur’s Wacky Adventures

Having finally broken their series win drought, Australia heads to England for the 1893 seriies with a renewed confidence, bringing along an eccentric Queenslander and a possible new star batsman from Victoria. However, things don't go quite to plan. 

Episode 15 - 1891/92 vs England In the Lord’s Good Graces

WG Grace is finally convinced to tour Australia again for the first time in 18 years. With the local game in a resurgence, Australia comes up against one of the strongest English sides ever assembled as they look to break a 10 year drought against the old enemy.