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The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Teen star of Freddie Flintoff's BBC show Field of Dreams Umar Mahmood ‘lost control of his car' before fatal crash
TEENAGER Umar Mahmood, who appeared on Freddie Flintoff's BBC show Field of Dreams, lost control of his car before fatally crashing, an inquest has heard. The 18-year-old was driving an Audi A3 Sport when it Advertisement 4 Umar Mahmood (left) featured on Freddie Flintoff's show Field of Dreams in 2022 Credit: BBC 4 The 18-year-old (right) tragically lost his life after being involved in a high-speed crash which also lead to the death of a passenger, 16, in the same car Credit: BBC 4 Flintoff's show aimed to inspire teenagers - who had never considered playing cricket - to get involved with the sport Credit: PA In addition to Umar losing his life, Adam Bodi, 16, was also fatally injured in the crash while the other passenger - aged 17 at the time - was seriously hurt. Umar had featured on the former England cricketer's show about youth cricket, where the star sought to build a team of 11 teenagers from under-privileged parts of Lancashire. An inquest into the deaths at Preston Coroner's Court was told that the car Umar was driving in had reached speeds of approximately 80mph while in a 30mph zone before it left the road. The inquest heard that the vehicle hit the kerb four times before colliding with two trees and overturning on its side, leading to the tragic deaths of both teenagers. Advertisement Read More on UK News Adam, who had been travelling in the backseat of the car and had not been wearing a seat belt, died in hospital on September 11 while Umar passed away the following day. The 16-year-old's death came just weeks after getting his GCSE results. Coroner Kate Bissett said the teenagers' deaths had been caused by "a terrible misjudgement" and were an "utter tragedy". Umar's former school, Penwortham Priory Academy, described him as "bright, studious and well-loved". Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive The school said at the time of the tragedy: "We are again saddened as a school to hear the news that Umar Mahmood, who was in the same accident as Adam, and who left Priory 2 years ago, has also passed away. "Umar was a bright, studious and well-loved member of our school community. Freddie Flintoff coaching Umar Mahmood in the first series of the BBC documentary Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams "He had a passion for Geography as well as his cricket, playing for Priory's school team and appearing in the BBC One documentary 'Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams'." It added that it was a "privilege" for those at the school to have known Umar - a "young man who was always considerate to those around him and who showed ambition and kindness in all that he did." Advertisement Umar's dad also paid an "I am very sad. His mother is doing OK but we are very sad." Flintoff's show Field of Dreams saw the then 46-year-old return to his hometown of Preston on a mission to prove that anyone can play sport, regardless of their background. Umar was one of a handful of teenagers given the opportunity to feature on the show, which aimed to inspire a new generation of kids to play cricket. Advertisement The show's second series TRAGIC LOSS OF 'FANTASTIC YOUNG MAN' Following the tragic deaths of the teens, tributes were also paid to Adam by the pair's school. It described the 16-year-old as a "fantastic young man" who had a "fantastic sense of humour." They said: "Adam was an amazing pupil, of whom we have nothing but fantastic memories. Advertisement "He was popular, bright, confident and had a fantastic sense of humour alongside being a first-class footballer, who had been part of our football team here at Priory for five years. "We know that the rest of his year group will be equally upset at losing one of their own. "Adam was a fantastic young man, and he, his family and friends are very much in our thoughts and prayers." 4 Umar Mahmood was driving at approximately 80mph in a 30mph zone at the time of the crash, an inquest has heard Credit: Penworth Priory Academy Advertisement
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Teen star of Freddie Flintoff's BBC show Field of Dreams Umar Mahmood ‘lost control of his car' before fatal crash
The teenager was driving at more than twice the speed limit before the tragic accident, an inquest has heard 'UTTER TRAGEDY' Teen star of Freddie Flintoff's BBC show Field of Dreams Umar Mahmood 'lost control of his car' before fatal crash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEENAGER Umar Mahmood, who appeared on Freddie Flintoff's BBC show Field of Dreams, lost control of his car before fatally crashing, an inquest has heard. The 18-year-old was driving an Audi A3 Sport when it left the road and collided with trees on Chain Caul Way in Preston, Lancashire, shortly before 11pm on September 10, 2024. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Umar Mahmood (left) featured on Freddie Flintoff's show Field of Dreams in 2022 Credit: BBC 4 The 18-year-old (right) tragically lost his life after being involved in a high-speed crash which also lead to the death of a passenger, 16, in the same car Credit: BBC 4 Flintoff's show aimed to inspire teenagers - who had never considered playing cricket - to get involved with the sport Credit: PA In addition to Umar losing his life, Adam Bodi, 16, was also fatally injured in the crash while the other passenger - aged 17 at the time - was seriously hurt. Umar had featured on the former England cricketer's show about youth cricket, where the star sought to build a team of 11 teenagers from under-privileged parts of Lancashire. An inquest into the deaths at Preston Coroner's Court was told that the car Umar was driving in had reached speeds of approximately 80mph while in a 30mph zone before it left the road. The inquest heard that the vehicle hit the kerb four times before colliding with two trees and overturning on its side, leading to the tragic deaths of both teenagers. Adam, who had been travelling in the backseat of the car and had not been wearing a seat belt, died in hospital on September 11 while Umar passed away the following day. The 16-year-old's death came just weeks after getting his GCSE results. Coroner Kate Bissett said the teenagers' deaths had been caused by "a terrible misjudgement" and were an "utter tragedy". Umar's former school, Penwortham Priory Academy, described him as "bright, studious and well-loved". The school said at the time of the tragedy: "We are again saddened as a school to hear the news that Umar Mahmood, who was in the same accident as Adam, and who left Priory 2 years ago, has also passed away. "Umar was a bright, studious and well-loved member of our school community. Freddie Flintoff coaching Umar Mahmood in the first series of the BBC documentary Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams "He had a passion for Geography as well as his cricket, playing for Priory's school team and appearing in the BBC One documentary 'Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams'." It added that it was a "privilege" for those at the school to have known Umar - a "young man who was always considerate to those around him and who showed ambition and kindness in all that he did." Umar's dad also paid an emotional tribute to his son, telling MailOnline: "I am heartbroken. He was just a young lad. To lose my young son is terrible. "I am very sad. His mother is doing OK but we are very sad." Flintoff's show Field of Dreams saw the then 46-year-old return to his hometown of Preston on a mission to prove that anyone can play sport, regardless of their background. Umar was one of a handful of teenagers given the opportunity to feature on the show, which aimed to inspire a new generation of kids to play cricket. The show's second series came to an end last year, amid rumours this month of a third set of episodes on the way. TRAGIC LOSS OF 'FANTASTIC YOUNG MAN' Following the tragic deaths of the teens, tributes were also paid to Adam by the pair's school. It described the 16-year-old as a "fantastic young man" who had a "fantastic sense of humour." They said: "Adam was an amazing pupil, of whom we have nothing but fantastic memories. "He was popular, bright, confident and had a fantastic sense of humour alongside being a first-class footballer, who had been part of our football team here at Priory for five years. "We know that the rest of his year group will be equally upset at losing one of their own. "Adam was a fantastic young man, and he, his family and friends are very much in our thoughts and prayers."
The Guardian
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Four Seasons to Flintoff: the seven best shows to stream this week
Three apparently stable couples, all deep into middle age and preoccupied with statins and second homes, go on an annual holiday together. It's expected to be a gentle affair but Nick (Steve Carell) is about to drop a bombshell: he's bored and frustrated and he's leaving Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver). Tina Fey's comedy, adapted from a 1981 film starring Alan Alda who cameos here, is a mixture of deepest cringe – an unsuspecting Anne has organised a vow renewal party and invited everyone they know to witness their collapsing marriage – and melancholy revelations about fading dreams. Before long, the other two relationships are getting a thorough stress test too. Netflix, from Thursday 1 May With a botched surveillance operation followed by a shameful attempt at covering tracks, the killing of innocent Brazilian electrician Jean Charles de Menezes was a tragedy that became first a scandal, and then an insight into issues at the Metropolitan police. Jeff Pope's drama is a tense rendering of the events of summer 2005, dramatising the bombings on 7 July and the feverish atmosphere of the following weeks. It's rightly severe on the Met's top brass but, crucially, never forgets the story of the blameless victim – played stoically and sensitively by Edison Alcaide. Disney+, from Wednesday 30 April The first act of Andrew Flintoff's life – a brilliant cricket career during which he was the central figure in the greatest Ashes series of all time – was remarkable enough. What followed would have stretched the bounds of fiction if it wasn't true: Flintoff sustained life-altering injuries in a car crash before attaining national treasure status all over again thanks to his moving series Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams. This intimate documentary sees him in vulnerable mode, talking frankly about the anxieties of life in the public eye and the still-lingering trauma of his accident. Disney+, out now Chef's Table is 10 years old this month. And after a decade of luxuriously produced food porn, it's having a party. This anniversary show looks back over the decade and salutes a selection of chefs who have made a significant impact. These include Alice Waters, a passionate pioneer of the 'farm to table' movement that emphasises personal relationships with producers and regional terroir; José Andrés, who has combined high-end cuisine with humanitarian work; and our very own Jamie Oliver, who has democratised good cookery on reasonable budgets. Netflix, from Monday 28 April Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Back in 19th-century France, Antonin Carême became the first celebrity chef and laid the foundations of the French culinary tradition. After beginning his career in a cheap restaurant, he rose through Parisian society – first as a pioneer of exquisite and absurdly lavish table decorations, then as a master chef. This glossy drama depicts Carême (Benjamin Voisin) as an incorrigible sensualist – a man for whom food was simply one facet of the decadence with which he lived his life. It's a melodramatic and frequently risque telling of an enjoyably wild story. Apple TV+, from Wednesday 30 April Adapted from a graphic novel by Héctor Germán Oesterheld, this metaphorical and literal chiller from Argentina has vague echoes of The Day of the Triffids. A group of men in an underground bunker avoid a midsummer snowfall in Buenos Aires; what they find when they reach the surface is baffling and terrifying – the snow is toxic and precedes an alien invasion of Earth. With most of the population dead, there's an enemy army to fight and not many people left to do the fighting. Full of overfamiliar apocalyptic tropes but entertaining hokum all the same. Netflix, from Wednesday 30 April Is there anything new to add to the discourse around the Vietnam war? Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's 2017 series felt definitive but it's an itch that TV just cannot help but scratch. This latest offering marks 50 years since the war ended and benefits from an influx of Vietnamese witnesses: too often it's a story told exclusively from an American perspective. With its exploration of the effects of the war on US national identity, it also feels piquant in the context of the current turmoil across the Atlantic – Vietnam was a generational trauma whose effects are still being felt. Netflix, from Wednesday 30 April
