Test Match Special
Episodes
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - How Many Balls in a Season
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the summer of 2021 concludes, Kate and Alex decide if it was really long or really short. Plus, plenty of DM sliding and a few rogue emails to keep...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The most disgusting sandwich you've ever heard of
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the season heads towards a close, Kate and Alex talk through their weeks and receive some wild emails. And with the IPL back underway, Graeme Swann...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Ohhhhh Jimmy, Jimmy!
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Anderson (yes, THE Jimmy Anderson) joins Kate and Alex to talk India, Ashes, warm-ups and frogs. Plus, Crossy did something for the first time i...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - "I'd offer you a nut, but covid."
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief break, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return to discuss cricket (briefly), best/worst birthdays and getting spotted by No Balls fans. Oh, a...
The “Leg over” 30 years on.
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1991 Jonathan Agnew and Brian Johnston produced a piece of radio that has been replayed millions of times. Simon Mann is joined at the Oval by Agge...
View from the Boundary - Chris Addison
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, actor, writer and director Chris Addison takes a “View from the Boundary” with Jonathan Agnew at the Oval. Addison discusses watching th...
A Sleeping captain, Bella the Elephant and an historic win
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew looks back on India’s first Test victory over England at the Oval 50 years ago. We hear from Sunil Gavaskar and Farokh Engineer who p...
Cook’s Oval farewell
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Alastair Cook looks back on his magical farewell Test against India in 2018. Cook reveals to Jonathan Agnew how he came to his decision to retire ...
Headingley 81. Botham looks back 40 years on
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Ian Botham joins Eleanor Oldroyd to remember the incredible Test match of 1981 when England produced an amazing fightback to win, despite being fo...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Katich us if you can!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester Originals men's coach Simon Katich talks through his career and reveals who he'd most like to be stuck on a desert island with. Plus, Kate ...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - South Africa's finest
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kate and Alex chat to Manchester Originals' and South Africa's Lizelle Lee and Mignon du Preez. There's some new language, some holiday tales ...and s...
Michael Holding
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
West Indies legend Michael Holding joined Jonathan Agnew at Trent Bridge to talk about his book "Why we kneel, how we rise".
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Steven Finn waits for a takeaway
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Finn - two-time Ashes winner and Manchester Original bowler - talks through his career, his legs, and his penchant for a game of Twister. Oh, a...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Remember the name!
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kate and Alex are joined by Carlos Brathwaite - T20 World Cup winner, commentary superstar and fellow Manchester Original. And yes, he does talk about...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - it's only Harmanpreet Kaur on the pod!
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All the usual fun and nonsense plus Harmanpreet Kaur, one of India's greatest players, stops by ahead of playing in the opening game of The Hundred. O...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Captain Crossy, preparing for The Hundred and melted ice cream
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As they prepare to become Manchester Originals, Kate and Alex talk ODI catches, who's the better captain and dissect some VERY unusual listener habits...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy's 5-for, Tammy Beaumont, and messy flats
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Superstar batter Tammy Beaumont joins Kate and Alex for a chat as they reflect on the recent ODI series vs India. Plus, Alex wishes she'd kept Kate's ...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - ODI victory, stolen mugs and more(!) Hartley fielding heroics
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from a big performance against India in the first ODI, Kate Cross joins Alex Hartley to talk about England's white-ball series. Look out for som...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Test match fun, publicity shoots and a chat with James Taylor
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from a thrilling Test match in Bristol, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reveal all from the field and commentary box. Plus, former England batsman J...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Chris Woakes, special catches and dodgy DIY
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
England's Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley arrive on BBC Sounds to talk life, lockdown and a bit of cricket. England star Chris Woakes is ...
The 2021 IPL is up and running
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most expensive player in IPL history - Chris Morris - tells TMS about the pressure to perform, plus Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Kal Sajad and Henry Moe...
15 wickets fall on day two in Chennai
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook to discuss a dominant day for India in Chennai. Plus, we hea...
'"India well on top" after the first day in Chennai
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook talk through a day that saw a century for Rohit Sharma and plenty of excitement for the bowlers.
Anderson inspires England to ’10/10’ Test win over India
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As England take the first Test against India in Chennai, Michael Vaughan joins Jonathan Agnew to look back on a memorable win. They’re joined by Jac...
Bess bowls England to strong position in Chennai
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar to discuss an excellent day for England after Dom Bess took 4 wickets to leave India ...
A double ton from the captain as England dominate
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar to discuss an excellent day for England after Joe Root scored 218 leaving England in ...
Joe Root on his 100th Test
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Joe Root prepares to play in his 100th Test match, Jonathan Agnew speaks to the England captain to look back on his career, his Test debut, and to ...
Kevin Pietersen on his stunning Mumbai century
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As England prepare to take on India, Kevin Pietersen looks back on the last time a touring side won there, particularly his stunning century in Mumbai...
#40from40: Nish Kumar
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Star of The Mash Report Nish Kumar tells Jonathan Agnew about his journey in comedy and why visiting Test Match Special is a big moment for him and hi...
The TMS preview of 2021
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by members of the TMS team to preview 2021, including a few very out-there predictions…
#40from40: Professor Robert Winston
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Robert Winston tells Jonathan Agnew how cricket fits into a busy life of science, medicine and journalism.
The TMS review of 2020
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Andy Zaltzman sit down and reflect on cricket in 2020, choosing their favourite moments from a hi...
#40from40: Damian Lewis
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Damian Lewis is plucked from his seat in the stands at Lord's to visit the TMS commentary box for a chat with Jonathan Agnew in 2013.
Voices of the World: Prakash Wakankar
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Commentator Prakash Wakankar joins Jonathan Agnew to talk about his remarkable journey from cricket field to commentary box to boardroom.
The tour is cancelled – so what next?
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan after England’s tour to South Africa is cancelled after positive Covid-19 tests. South African journalis...
1st T20I vs SA: Brutal Bairstow blasts England to victory
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Tymal Mills and Andy Zaltzman to look at England’s five-wicket win over South Africa in the first T20 at Cape Town, help...
#40from40: John Lithgow
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Lithgow, star of Third Rock from the Sun and The Crown, spends a memorable half hour with Jonathan Agnew at the Oval during a Test match against ...
Voices of the World: Fazeer Mohammed
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
West Indies commentator Fazeer Mohammed talks to Jonathan Agnew about his broadcasting career, the day he sang a calypso on TMS and how his family are...
#40from40: Toby Jones
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Star of stage and screen Toby Jones takes a View from the Boundary at the Oval in 2019, telling Daniel Norcross how he keeps across Test cricket where...
#40from40: Sebastian Faulks
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Faulks, award-winning author of Birdsong and Charlotte Grey, chats to Simon Mann at Lord's in 2011. Faulks discusses his deep love of cricke...
Voices of the World: Jim Maxwell
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australian broadcasting icon Jim Maxwell talks through his remarkable career with Jonathan Agnew, discussing his favourite TMS memories and how he fir...
TMS does the IPL: Mumbai win a fifth title
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Mann, Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss the conclusion of the 2020 IPL. Plus, thoughts and analysis on the Women's T20 Challenge.
TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview St...
TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Su...
TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is l...
The International Summer concludes
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
Maxwell & Carey steal the show & champagne moments from an extraordinary summer
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction from Old Trafford where England's men played their last match of the summer, as Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell both hit centuries for Australia...
Incredible England comeback sets up series decider
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to react to an astonishing 24-run win for Eoin Morgan's side in the second one day ...
Hazlewood heroics and the brilliant 'Bumble'
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Anderson and Jonathan Agnew react to England's 19-run defeat by Australia in the ODI series opener. We hear from captains Eoin Morgan and Aaron ...
#40from40: Al Murray
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning comedian Al Murray - creator of the The Pub Landlord - joins Jonathan Agnew for a memorable interview in 2014.
#40from40: Len Goodman
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman joins Aggers during the 2013 Ashes Test at Lord's and talks about an exciting cricketing past.
Pakistan win thriller despite Moeen Ali heroics
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan squared the T20 series against England with an exciting 5 run win in the 3rd T20 at Emirates Old Trafford. Daniel Norcross is joined by James...
Jimmy Anderson – 600 wickets, but I don’t feel tired
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just three days after becoming the first ever fast bowler to get 600 Test wickets, Jimmy Anderson joins the Test Match Special team on a rain-delayed ...
Day 5: Anderson’s 600, an England series win and the Headingley miracle one year on
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A momentous day for James Anderson as he becomes the first seamer to reach 600 Test wickets. Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl as the TMS te...
Day 4: Bad weather frustrates England and Anderson
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl, where there was more frustration for everyone as rain and bad light meant a truncated fourth day between ...
Day 3: England force the follow on
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents a review of the third day of the 3rd test between England and Pakistan. Joe Root's side forced the follow on in Southampton af...
Day 2: A run-fest for England
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl as England strengthened their grip against Pakistan on day two of the 3rd and final Test. Zak Crawley's br...
Day 1: Crawley comes of age
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where Zak Crawley's brilliant maiden century has put England in command of the 3rd and final Test against ...
Day 5: England still lead the series as 2nd Test ends in a draw
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Mann presents from the Ageas Bowl where the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan finished in a draw. There was more rain but we finally got som...
Day 4: Here comes the rain again
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where there was play for 60 minutes...and then the rain fell. Play was abandoned with England on 7-1 after...
Day 3: No play, Dhoni retires and Ask Ramps
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No play at The Ageas Bowl as bad weather wiped out the third day of the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan. Bad light, rain and a wet outfield prev...
Day 2: Pakistan batsmen and poor weather frustrate England
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl on a frustrating day two for England in the 2nd Test against Pakistan. Rain and bad light meant only 40.2 ...
Day 1: Bowlers give England the upper hand
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where England's bowlers performed well on a rain-affected first day of the second Test against Pakistan. T...
The World’s Fastest bowler – A Shoaib Akhtar Special
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz spend a lively half hour with the first man to break the 100 miles per hour barrier Shoaib Akhtar. Shoaib enjoyed a colourful...
Day 4: England fight back to beat Pakistan
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England produced an incredible comeback to snatch victory from Pakistan. Chasing 277, England looked a...
Day 3: England back in it?
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England have fought back to give themselves a glimmer of hope of winning the 1st Test against Pakistan...
Day 2: England in trouble
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where Pakistan are firmly in control of the 1st Test against England. After the tourists were all out for 32...
Day 1: A good start for Pakistan
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England endured a frustrating first day in the 1st Test against Pakistan. Rain interruptions and some ...
#40from40: Sue Townsend
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Townsend, author of the cult classic Adrian Mole series, joins Aggers for a chat in 2012.
#40from40: Ken Bruce
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Radio 2 presenter and host of Popmaster Ken Bruce joins Jonathan Agnew for a fascinating chat at Headingley in 2013.
Richards and Botham: rivalry and friendship
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
England 's 2020 Test series victory against West Indies will be the last time the two countries contest the Wisden Trophy. The next time they meet in ...
Day 5: England win the series as Broad joins the 500 club
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England have won the third Test and the series against West Indies. It was a momentous day for Stuart ...
Day 4: No play but there is Ask Carlos
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Norcross presents from a wet Old Trafford on day four of the 3rd Test between England and West Indies. Play was abandoned due to the weather an...
Remembering Graham Gooch's 333
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Norcross presents a bonus TMS podcast to commemorate the 30th anniversary of one of the most famous innings ever played at Lord's: when Graham Goo...
Day 3: Broad on the cusp of 500 wickets as England have victory in sight
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England are on the verge of a series win over West Indies following the third day of the deciding Test...
Day 2: Relentless England bowlers swing it England's way
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England are in a good position to win the 3rd Test - and the series - against the West Indies. Stuart ...
Day 1: Pope provides belief for England
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England have the upper hand after the first day of the 3rd test between England and the West Indies. A...
Day 4: England victory hopes still alive
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents the TMS podcast after an exciting fourth day of the second Test between England and the West Indies at Old Trafford. England w...
#40from40: Stilgoe and Skellern
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Singers Richard Stilgoe and Peter Skellern talk - and sing - with Brian Johnston at the Oval in 1983.
#40from40: Piers Morgan
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TV star and former newspaper editor Piers Morgan gives a fascinating interview during a Test match at Old Trafford in 2007.
#40from40: Max Boyce MBE
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Singer and comedian Max Boyce enjoys the first Test match in Cardiff during the memorable Ashes series of 2009. Look out for some wonderful stories of...
#40from40: Richard Thompson OBE
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guitar hero Richard Thompson joins Jonathan Agnew for a memorable chat and live performance in 2014.
England vs West Indies Classics: Lord's 2000
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Fazeer Mohammed and Andy Zaltzman to discuss a remarkable Test match between England and West India at Lord's in 2000.
#40from40: Mishal Husain
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today presenter Mishal Husain gives a fascinating insight into the world of journalism in an interview at the Oval in 2016.
#40from40: Richard Osman
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TV's Pointless star Richard Osman joins Aggers during the day/night Test at Edgbaston in 2017 to discuss his love of cricket and career in television.
England vs West Indies Classics: Old Trafford 1995
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew, Fazeer Mohammed and Andy Zaltzman remember a brilliant Test match at Old Trafford in the summer of 1995.
#40from40: Graham Taylor and Roy Hodgson
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former England football managers Graham Taylor and Roy Hodgson chat about their love of cricket and careers in football in interviews from 1991 and 20...
#40from40: Nobby Stiles MBE
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles takes a 'View from the Boundary' at Old Trafford in 1997.
England vs West Indies Classics: Headingley 1991
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Andy Zaltzman and Fazeer Mohammed to look back on a memorable win for England against West Indies at Headingley in 1991.
#40from40: Gary Neville
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville reveals his stellar cricketing past during a fascinating interview from 2013.
#40from40: Brian Johnston CBE
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Johnston has the tables turned and becomes the interviewee on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1992.
England vs West Indies Classics: Lord's 1984
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew presents a special podcast remembering the classic England vs West Indies Test played at Lord's in 1984. Look out for some iconic TMS c...
#40from40: Sir Christopher Lee
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Christopher Lee, star of over 200 films and one of Britain's finest actors, takes a View from the Boundary with Brian Johnston at Lord's in 1987.
#40from40: Dame Penelope Keith
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BAFTA-winning acting great Dame Penelope Keith joins Jonathan Agnew in 2000 to discuss her varied career, including a starring role as Margot in The G...
#40from40: Helen Richardson-Walsh MBE
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic gold medal winner with Team GB's hockey stars in 2016, Helen Richardson-Walsh chats to Jonathan Agnew a year on in 2017.
#40from40: Sir Elton John
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Music legend Sir Elton John speaks to Jonathan Agnew from his piano stool in 2006. Look out for a musical interlude featuring Freddie Flintoff!
#40from40: Eric Clapton CBE
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guitarist Eric Clapton talks to Jonathan Agnew in 2008 about his remarkable career and love of cricket.
#40from40: Nicholas Parsons CBE
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Parsons - actor, comedian and long-time host of Radio 4's 'Just a Minute' - joins Jonathan Agnew for a View from the Boundary in 2007.
#40from40: Dame Cressida Dick
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Cressida Dick, the first woman to be Metropolitan Police Commissioner and self-confessed wicket-keeping disaster, joins Jonathan Agnew for a View...
#40from40: Sir Trevor McDonald
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Trevor McDonald takes a View from the Boundary with Henry Blofeld in 2004, discussing his life and career in broadcasting.