The Final Cut

A film about Harry Bates and the Spirit of Broadhalfpenny Down premieres

The story follows Harry and his wife Nina through their final season in 2024, facing the unpredictability of the English weather to the relentless challenges posed by mischievous moles.

Their humour, resilience, and shared love for the game shine throughout. Featuring rarely seen archive footage and candid interviews with players past and present, The Final Cut offers a rich, layered portrait of a man whose life has been inextricably woven into the grass he tends.

The film was Directed by Ollie Lambert and Executive Produced and Presented by Robbie James, who said “For us, this was our dream project to work on. We’ve both got a deep routed love for cricket, and meeting Harry and Nina along with telling the story of such a significant ground has been one of the great joys in both our careers”.

On behalf of Broadhalfpenny Brigands CC, David Henderson said “it’s a beautifully told story, about legacy, stewardship, and the enduring spirit of cricket”.

Broadhalfpenny Down is currently running a crowd-funding campaign to restore the ground to its former glory, at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cradleofcricket, and are hoping the increased awareness raised by the release of the film will push the fundraising towards its ambitious target.

Watch The Final Cut here