Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff’s ‘Field of Dreams’ cricket documentary has been commissioned for a new four-part follow-up series.

Following the success of the first edition, the BBC has decided to commission a second series, fronted by the former England cricket captain.

The 44-year-old Ashes winner, who played for Lancashire and featured in 79 Tests, 141 one-day internationals and seven T20s for his country, was tasked with untapping local cricket talent in his hometown of Preston.

The series proved to be a big hit, as not only did it build a cricket team from scratch, it also helped to transform the lives of some of his players, and the local area.

Filming captured the journey of local lads Sean, Ben and Adnan, the latter a teenager from Afghanistan who was granted asylum in the UK after the documentary had finished and trained with Lancashire’s youth team.

Flintoff told the BBC: “Working with the boys was one of the most incredible experiences of my life but the work is not finished yet.

“I’m really pleased we’ll be continuing the hard work we have all put in, but on a much bigger scale.”

After the first episode aired earlier this year, viewers flocked to social media to praise the series.

One Twitter user said: “Absolutely love what you are doing for the kids in our city! Heart-warming watching it.”

“Thought it was absolutely brilliant, well done,” said another. “This is what is missing today. These kids need to be off the street and engaging in these sort of clubs.

“Not all parents can afford these clubs leaving the kids to roam the streets and get into trouble.”

“Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams works because he doesn't patronise them,” said another.

“You saw how insulted they were by the online commentary saying they were 'underprivileged'.

“These young people are from proud working class backgrounds, they thrive on encouragement, not pity. Great TV.”

Another said: “It was brilliant, can’t wait to see how the lads get on.

“I knew as soon as they picked up that bat their opinions would change about it being a boring game.”

Luke Massie said: “What a watch!

“Giving young lads from Preston hope. Sometimes all we need is someone to believe in us and give us a chance.”

England and Lancashire legend Andrew Flintoff responded to comments, saying: “Thank you so much for all your kind comments about ‘Freddie Flintoff’s field of Dreams’ last night.

“Loved filming it and spending time with a great group of lads."

Last year, Freddie and BBC crews were spotted at The Base community centre in Leyland where he played a game of cricket with a group of young people on St John’s Green.

Dates for the second series have not yet been released.