With such weighty traditions and meaty plotlines, the Ashes must rank highly among the big beasts of British sport. Turn in a strong performance in a losing series, as Michael Vaughan did in 2002-03, and you are a star. Carry England to victory, as Andrew Flintoff did in the following series in 2005, and you become a legend.

The BBC will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Ashes, with ball-by-ball radio commentary, video highlights, text updates and analysis.

One of England’s most notorious Ashes villains has revealed Ben Stokes’ reaction to The West Australian’s not-so-warm welcome to Perth, ahead of what is looming as one of the fieriest series ever.

England have put Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope on notice for the Ashes by handing them one-year contracts while others, including Ben Stokes, received longer deals.

Audiences can enjoy every ball, every boundary, and every big moment with full ball-by-ball commentary from the iconic Test Match Special (TMS) team, broadcasting live from Australia

Australian Ashes nemesis Stuart Broad sought after the guidance of a psychologist to mitigate to vitriol awaiting him in the 2013-14 series.

Date, venue and start time for every Test match between England and Australia - England’s bid to regain the urn – and win a first Ashes series in Australia since 2010 – will begin in Perth on 21 Novem

We’re live from Perth Stadium for the first day of the Ashes! Join Nadia Mitsopoulos on Mornings as she soaks up all the action, atmosphere and excitement on Friday 21 November, 8.30-11am.