The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports

Overview

Alex Horne tries to discover why some games survived, and examines the best of those that did not. Whilst revisiting his own childhood haunts, he attempts to relaunch the ancient sport of the Quintain, horseless jousting, and tries his damnedest to understand the rules of the Jingling Match. Not forgetting his attempt to restage the forgotten spectacle of Cricket on Horseback. This might just be a journey to the very heart of sport itself, but if not, it will be a lot of fun playing games that have not been seen for hundreds of years and even more fun discovering why.

Directed by Andy Devonshire

Top cast

Alex Horne

Self - Presenter

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Lawrence Booth

Self - Cricket Journalist

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Arthur Douglas-Nugent

Self - Polo Expert (as Bridadier Arthur Douglas-Nugent)

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Chip Horne

Self - Rival and Brother

Tim Key

Self - Rival and Friend

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Sam Knight

Self - Rival and Captain

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Stefan Kraft

Self - Creative Director

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Caroline Lintott

Self - Midhurst Ladies Stoolball

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Matthew Mitchell

Self - Polo Player

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Lisa O'Keefe

Self - Director, Sport England

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Neil Robinson

Self - MCC Historian

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Sarah Wiseman

Self - Polo Player

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Jo Wnekowska

Self - Shardeloes Farm Manager

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