Guidelines on Accessing Freddie Flintoff's 2025 Documentary Detailing the Top Gear Crash
Unplugged Tales: Freddie Flintoff’s episodes from hell
Bold, brash, and brazenly open, the legendary sportsman and TV personality, Freddie Flintoff, lays it all out on the line in his new Disney+ documentary, 'Flintoff'.
Looking straight into the camera, Flintoff, 47, reveals the raw, gritty details of his near-death experience months ago on a Top Gear test track.
In a split-second, everything changed for the star cricketer, who was left with serious facial injuries, broken ribs, and the haunting memories of the crash that nearly took him out for good.
Snatching a golden ticket to life, Freddie spent months navigating his physical and emotional journey, confronting his fears, and finding a new way forward.
Inside the horrors of the crash
On that fateful day in December 2022, the three-wheel Morgan Super 3, an open-top vehicle that Flintoff was driving, flipped and skidded along the track during filming at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey[1].
Without a helmet, the media darling's life hung in the balance as he was dragged 50 metres face-down across the runway, hidden beneath the overturned car.
As he recounts in the documentary, the open-top car turned over as he was learning to 'get the car going sideways', but then, 'the wheel came off at the front'.
"It’s a strange thing rolling a car," he admits. "There’s a point of no return. And everything slows down. It's so weird."[2]
The powerful moments of impact, escape, and survival dash across the screen, painting a vivid picture of Flintoff's harrowing ordeal.
Coming back from the abyss
With personal insights, interviews with family and friends, and footage from the crash, the documentary takes viewers on an intimate trip through Freddie Flintoff’s physical and emotional rebirth.
"I've lived under the radar for seven months, one of the real frustrations was the speculation, that's why I'm doing this now," he says in the trailer, explaining his decision to share his story[2].
The clip showcases Freddie's rise to fame as a trailblazing sportsman and beloved TV personality, as well as his emotional and physical scars from the crash: "This is what I'm left with."
In the aftermath, Flintoff faced struggles with 'phantom pain', PTSD, and exhaustion[3]. "My biggest fear was, I didn't think I had a face. I thought my face had come off," he confesses, revealing his deepest fears[3].
"I've always seemed to be able to flick a switch," declares Flintoff. "I've got to find that switch again."
'Flintoff’: An unforgettable journey of resilience'
The documentary offers unique access to Flintoff's life, enabling viewers to witness his captivating life story, from winning two Ashes series for England, to becoming a beloved TV personality, and overcoming life-altering accidents.
"This is a story of resilience through career highs, personal challenges, and the pressures of living under the public gaze"[5].
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The synopsis reads: 'Flintoff is an exclusive documentary that takes an intimate and unprecedented look at the life of Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, featuring Rachael and close friends including Michael Vaughan, James Corden, and Jack Whitehall'.
Get ready to join Freddie Flintoff on a gripping adventure, as he wrestles with life, death, and the pursuit of purpose in his raw and riveting documentary, 'Flintoff'.
Stream Flintoff exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on Friday, April 25. Whether you're a fan of sports, TV, or life-affirming stories, this is one documentary you won’t want to miss.
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Experience Flintoff's unforgettable journey and prepare for a life-changing event. Subscribe to Disney+ now for £4.99 a month or save with an annual subscription! Take advantage of Disney's current offer: 12 months for the price of 10[4] on your Premium or Standard plan, and don’t miss out on an incredible adventure with Freddie Flintoff.
Sources:
[1] "Freddie Flintoff ‘lucky to be alive’ after horrific car crash during Top Gear filming", Metro, Jan 19, 2023. Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/freddie-flintoff-lucky-to-be-alive-after-horrific-car-crash-during-top-gear-filming-17774364/
[2] "Freddie Flintoff shares details of life-threatening car crash in BBC documentary trailer", Express, Apr 19, 2025. Available at: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/tv-radio/1662410/Freddie-Flintoff-crash-top-gear-crash-cars-motorsport-documentary-bbc-disney-premiere-trailer
[3] "Freddie Flintoff’s new documentary offers raw insight into his near-death car crash, recovery, and struggles with memories and identity," Evening Standard, Apr 20, 2025. Available at: https://www.standard.co.uk/entertainment/tv/freddie-flintoff-new-documentary-car-crash-recovery-trauma-b0c00674.html
[4] "Disney Plus Offer: Subscribe Now for a Limited Time!", Disney Plus, 2025. Available at: https://www.disneyplus.com/latest-offers
[5] "Flintoff: An unforgettable journey of resilience," Press Release, Disney, 2025. Available at: https://www.disneynews.com/2025/04/flintoff-an-unforgettable-journey-of-resilience/
- Freddie Flintoff's intimate testimony in his new documentary, 'Flintoff', recounts the raw, gritty details of the entertainment icon's near-death experience, which occurred in a crash involving a three-wheel Morgan Super 3 on a Top Gear test track in December 2022.
- The crash left Freddie with serious facial injuries and broken ribs, but, in a testament to his resilience, he miraculously survived and embarked on a physical and emotional journey to recovery.
- In a poignant moment, Freddie reveals that his biggest fear was that he had lost his face, a deep-seated fear that echoes the haunting memories of the crash that nearly ended his life.
