Chris England Bücher

For most actors, the idea of going to India for eight weeks to act in a Bollywood epic shot in the middle of a desert would send them scurrying back to their agent asking for other work. But not Chris England. He runs his own cricket team, and he would be representing his country at his favorite sport. This is a cricket tour diary with a difference, as Chris England charts the progress of the film from his audition in a London park to the film's release 18 months later.

Set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, the narrative explores the devastating impact of the October 1642 battle near Edgehill on the village of Radway. The story delves into the personal tragedies faced by its inhabitants, highlighting the emotional and social turmoil as the war fractured relationships and left lasting scars on the community. The historical context emphasizes the broader consequences of the conflict, portraying a nation struggling to heal amidst the chaos and destruction.