Test Match Special

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex doesn't know how to hold a mug

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley explore an inbox full of remarkable emails. Plus, a trip to the Christmas market reveals Alex has a proper LBW habit…

Project Ashes Ep 3: The Backroom

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup reflections and Jemimah Rodrigues!

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a dramatic few weeks in the UAE, Kate and Alex reflect on victory for Australia. Plus, India superstar Jemimah Rodrigues joins the pod from the ...

Project Ashes Ep 2: When it all goes wrong

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

Project Ashes Ep 1: The Plans

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

Australia claim first World T20 Trophy

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Isa Guha is joined by T20 World Cup finalist Dirk Nannes, T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite and former England World Cup spin bowler Phil Tufnell...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 6: Bye from UAE and the most popular man in English cricket

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tymal and Woody reflect on England's T20 World Cup journey coming to an end at the semi-final stage. We get the lowdown on being drug tested and revea...

When Micah met Carlos

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman finds out more about West Indies T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite and former Premier League defender Micah Richards.The pair met br...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 5: Semi-final preview and Sam Billings’ Football XI

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England are into a semi-final and Woody’s finally been fit enough to start a game! Though he did get told off by Eoin Morgan on the field… The boy...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - 'Bread knife-gate' continues and we check in with Scotland at the T20 World Cup

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to Kyle Coetzer, the man leading Scotland through a memorable T20 World Cup. Plus, there's LOTS of talk on how Kate'...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 4: Walking off injured, Numbers’ signals, and Woody the Mummy

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tymal may be out of the World Cup, but it doesn’t mean the podcast is over… Mark Wood and Tymal Mills discuss what it’s like to walk off injured...

England thrash Australia at the T20 World Cup

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew is joined by World Cup winner Liam Plunkett and former Australian player Stuart Law to review a thumping 8 wicket win for England. We a...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - We Back, Baby!

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from their holidays, Kate and Alex reconvene to catch up on all things travel, World Cup cricket and get stuck into some of the emails bursting ...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 3: Chris ‘The Wizard” Woakes joins us!

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Woakes joins Tymal Mills and Mark Wood for the third episode of the podcast that takes you inside England’s World Cup bubble – Good Pace for...

Carlos Brathwaite remembers THAT final

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five years ago, Carlos Brathwaite finished off one of the most remarkable ends to any final in any sport. The West Indies all-rounder hit four consecu...

Good Pace for Radio Episode 0: Scenario-based training and Blippi

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England bowlers Mark Wood and Tymal Mills introduce a new podcast that will take you behind the scenes of England’s T20 World Cup campaign in the Mi...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy turns 30 and Greg James drops by!

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a very special birthday, Kate and Alex talk through the big day. Plus, Radio 1 presenter Greg James joins us from the Tailenders tour bus to tal...

Moeen Ali on Test retirement

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England all-rounder Moeen Ali joins TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to discuss his retirement from Tests. Moeen explains his decision, goes through the hi...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sue Townsend, author of the cult classic Adrian Mole series, joins Aggers for a chat in 2012.

#40from40: Ken Bruce

30 Jul 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Singers Richard Stilgoe and Peter Skellern talk - and sing - with Brian Johnston at the Oval in 1983.

#40from40: Piers Morgan

16 Jul 2020

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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

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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.