BBC Field of Dreams fans left in floods of tears as they make same demand

Freddie Flintoff speaks after Top Gear crash

In the heartwarming scenes aired on BBC One on Tuesday night, viewers witnessed Freddie Flintoff, 46, extending his support to the young, aspiring cricketers as they faced challenging situations in Kolkata.

He bravely shared his own struggles with anxiety, fostering a sense of understanding and empathy.

The second series beautifully portrays Flintoff guiding a cricket team of working-class teens from Preston on a transformative journey through India.

His coaching imparts valuable cricket skills and significantly shapes young men into resilient and compassionate individuals, making the show a powerful and inspiring watch for many.

Viewers took to social media in droves to share their thoughts on the show and urged the BBC to make another series.

Viewers were moved to tears by Freddie's programme. (Image: BBC)

One said: “There aren't many shows that have made me tear up, but this show/episode has. This is what I call great TV! Hats off to Flintoff; he deserves whatever accolades come his way.”

A second replied: “#fieldofdreams is the best TV this year. Such a delight to witness the way the team has developed and grown together. Freddie is such a brilliant mentor. Funny though, it seems to bring my hay-fever on....”

While a third typed: “Sean being a brilliant & respectful captain. Adnan enthusiastically singing Sweet Caroline. The suits Finn "I don't belong" & Freddie being the best dad/coach/mentor to those boys. God it's an emotional rollercoaster. The best TV #fieldofdreams”

A fourth remarked: “Really hope Freddie Flintoff feels able to do more of this type of programme. It’s brilliant. So inspiring and moving. The word ‘journey’ is used way too much but in this case it’s appropriate. #FieldOfDreams”

In the BBC One show, Freddie extended his support to the young, aspiring cricketers. (Image: Getty)

An early scene in Tuesday's episode saw Freddie taking his young wards through the busy markets of Kolkata - with the cricketer finding the sights, smells and sounds of the market overwhelming as he was swarmed for autographs.

Also struggling was Josh, who was diagnosed with autism as a child, who admitted he was taken aback by it all and was reconsidering whether he could go the distance on the India tour.

Heartbreaking scenes show him sitting alone as the others practice cricket on the rooftop of their accommodation before Freddie checks in on him and notices that he doesn't appear to be enjoying the trip.

'What I don't want to do is keep someone who doesn't want to be here,' the cricketer tells him.

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The scenes won praise from viewers for the compassionate way Freddie helped the youngsters without pushing them beyond their limits.

"I have so much respect for Josh for trying and taking on a new challenge on top of his struggle with autism," one said on X.

Another, tweeting Freddie directly, said: "I really loved the conversations you had with Josh and Finn cos I'm autistic, and I sometimes feel the same things they do when it comes to crowded places and formal occasions.

"It was nice to see you comforting them and inspiring them in their struggles. You're a legend!"

A third user said: "My 7 year old son has autism. I'm scared of what life will look like for him but watching you and your lads fills me with hope just be seeing love, understanding, compassion and friendship. An uplifting light in a dark world."

BBC Field of Dreams fans left in floods of tears as they make same demand

BBC Field of Dreams fans left in floods of tears as they make same demand

BBC Field of Dreams fans left in floods of tears as they make same demand

BBC Field of Dreams fans left in floods of tears as they make same demand

BBC Field of Dreams fans left in floods of tears as they make same demand