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Test Match Special
The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis.
Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.
Episodes
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The TMS review of 2020
Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Andy Zaltzman sit down and reflect on cricket in 2020, choosing their favourite moments from a highly…
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#40from40: Damian Lewis
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.
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Voices of the World: Prakash Wakankar
Commentator Prakash Wakankar joins Jonathan Agnew to talk about his remarkable journey from cricket field to commentary box to boardroom.
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The tour is cancelled – so what next?
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan after England’s tour to South Africa is cancelled after positive Covid-19 tests. South African journalist Firdose…
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1st T20I vs SA: Brutal Bairstow blasts England to victory
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, helped by Jonny…
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#40from40: John Lithgow
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 India in…
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Voices of the World: Fazeer Mohammed
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 Brian…
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#40from40: Toby Jones
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 wherever he is…
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#40from40: Sebastian Faulks
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 cricket and his…
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Voices of the World: Jim Maxwell
Australian broadcasting icon Jim Maxwell talks through his remarkable career with Jonathan Agnew, discussing his favourite TMS memories and how he first got…
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TMS does the IPL: Mumbai win a fifth title
Simon Mann, Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss the conclusion of the 2020 IPL. Plus, thoughts and analysis on the Women's T20 Challenge.
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TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special
England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview Stokes…
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TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow
Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunrisers…
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TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save
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 like in…
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The International Summer concludes
Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
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Maxwell & Carey steal the show & champagne moments from an extraordinary summer
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 to…
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Incredible England comeback sets up series decider
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…
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Hazlewood heroics and the brilliant 'Bumble'
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 Finch as…
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#40from40: Al Murray
Award-winning comedian Al Murray - creator of the The Pub Landlord - joins Jonathan Agnew for a memorable interview in 2014.
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#40from40: Len Goodman
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman joins Aggers during the 2013 Ashes Test at Lord's and talks about an exciting cricketing past.
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Pakistan win thriller despite Moeen Ali heroics
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…
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Jimmy Anderson – 600 wickets, but I don’t feel tired
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 first T20…
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Day 5: Anderson’s 600, an England series win and the Headingley miracle one year on
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 team…
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Day 4: Bad weather frustrates England and Anderson
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 England…
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Day 3: England force the follow on
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 after…
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Day 2: A run-fest for England
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 brilliant…
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Day 1: Crawley comes of age
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 Pakistan…
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Day 5: England still lead the series as 2nd Test ends in a draw
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 some play in…
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Day 4: Here comes the rain again
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 having…
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Day 3: No play, Dhoni retires and Ask Ramps
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 prevented…
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Day 2: Pakistan batsmen and poor weather frustrate England
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 overs…
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Day 1: Bowlers give England the upper hand
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. The…
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The World’s Fastest bowler – A Shoaib Akhtar Special
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 14 year…
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Day 4: England fight back to beat Pakistan
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England produced an incredible comeback to snatch victory from Pakistan. Chasing 277, England looked all but…
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Day 3: England back in it?
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. The…
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Day 2: England in trouble
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 326, with…
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Day 1: A good start for Pakistan
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England endured a frustrating first day in the 1st Test against Pakistan. Rain interruptions and some excellent…
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#40from40: Sue Townsend
Sue Townsend, author of the cult classic Adrian Mole series, joins Aggers for a chat in 2012.
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#40from40: Ken Bruce
Radio 2 presenter and host of Popmaster Ken Bruce joins Jonathan Agnew for a fascinating chat at Headingley in 2013.
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Richards and Botham: rivalry and friendship
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 a series…
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Day 5: England win the series as Broad joins the 500 club
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 Broad as…
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Day 4: No play but there is Ask Carlos
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 and will…
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Remembering Graham Gooch's 333
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 Gooch scored…
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Day 3: Broad on the cusp of 500 wickets as England have victory in sight
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. Stuart…
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Day 2: Relentless England bowlers swing it England's way
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 Broad's…
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Day 1: Pope provides belief for England
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. After…
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Day 4: England victory hopes still alive
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 will begin…
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#40from40: Stilgoe and Skellern
Singers Richard Stilgoe and Peter Skellern talk - and sing - with Brian Johnston at the Oval in 1983.
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#40from40: Piers Morgan
TV star and former newspaper editor Piers Morgan gives a fascinating interview during a Test match at Old Trafford in 2007.
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#40from40: Max Boyce MBE
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 Sir Ian…
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#40from40: Richard Thompson OBE
Guitar hero Richard Thompson joins Jonathan Agnew for a memorable chat and live performance in 2014.
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England vs West Indies Classics: Lord's 2000
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.
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#40from40: Mishal Husain
Today presenter Mishal Husain gives a fascinating insight into the world of journalism in an interview at the Oval in 2016.
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#40from40: Richard Osman
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.
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England vs West Indies Classics: Old Trafford 1995
Jonathan Agnew, Fazeer Mohammed and Andy Zaltzman remember a brilliant Test match at Old Trafford in the summer of 1995.
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#40from40: Graham Taylor and Roy Hodgson
Former England football managers Graham Taylor and Roy Hodgson chat about their love of cricket and careers in football in interviews from 1991 and 2012.
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#40from40: Nobby Stiles MBE
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles takes a 'View from the Boundary' at Old Trafford in 1997.
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England vs West Indies Classics: Headingley 1991
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.
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#40from40: Gary Neville
Former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville reveals his stellar cricketing past during a fascinating interview from 2013.
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#40from40: Brian Johnston CBE
Brian Johnston has the tables turned and becomes the interviewee on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1992.