Reverse Swept Radio 169: a summer without cricket, the finest Australian you’ve never heard of, and a new Harry Pearson book
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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy reflects on a rare summer without cricket, and Toby enjoys Mark Ramprakash's insights into England's woeful World Cup
"To lose me and Sir Alastair in just a few weeks would be a lot for the nation to take."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (13'48): The Greatest Australian Cricketer you've never heard of: Greg Mail
"Perhaps the secret to his success is not being quite good enough."
THE REVIEW (26'18): First of the Summer Wine by Harry Pearson (2022)
"A breeder of canaries and pigeons, and a champion clog dancer, as a keeper he often purred 'Well bowled, Honey' from behind the stumps."
Recorded 5 November 2023
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