How ‘Bluey’ conquered the world
Rarely has a show that is so unapologetically Australian captivated worldwide audiences.
Australia’s men’s cricket team won the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval in June. But that success was eclipsed by an animated match played by dogs with plastic bats and a tennis ball.
The test final coincided with the launch of the Bluey episode “Cricket”, in which a kelpie puppy called Rusty upstages the increasingly bemused adult dog characters with his batting prowess.
Financial Times
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