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Tom Ford
The Golden Age of Cricket Podcast
The 'Golden Age of Cricket’ is a podcast which explores one of the most fascinating eras in the history of the game. Loosely defined as the twenty five years immediately preceding the outbreak of the First World War, the so called ‘Golden Age’ (1890—1914) saw some of the most legendary cricketers of all time: WG Grace, Victor Trumper, CB Fry, Monty Noble, Wilfred Rhodes, Warwick Armstrong, KS Ranjitsinhji, Hugh Trumble, Sydney Barnes, Archie MacLaren, Clem Hill, Gilbert Jessop and many, many more.Join me, Tom Ford, as each episode I invite a guest to...
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4.7 stars from 24 ratings
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“Before this podcast, I was a cricket virgin - it has opened up a totally new world to me. The way Tom weaves politics and history into the guest interviews is fascinating. I’m hooked!”
Ella Z BJ via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/28/24
““Just discovered this podcast! Love it! Tom is a fantastic host and his guests are intelligent and thought provoking””
Stumhill via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/24/24
“A lovely series where biographies of famous, past-giants of the game and extraordinary characters are discussed by erudite writers and lovers of cricket, especially of this intriguing period! Other episodes forensically examine epic Test Matches of the Golden age and they are discussed with...”Read full review »
royfflint via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/08/24
Recent Episodes
With Part 2 of this episode of 'Short Leg', Tom Ford concludes the re-telling of Clem Hill's famous innings at the MCG against England in 1898, in which he scored a match saving, series-winning score, with the help of off-spinner Hugh Trumble.
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Published 07/02/24
Published 07/02/24
This episode of 'Short Leg' – discusses one of the most famous and, arguably, greatest Test innings of the Golden Age. Not yet 21, Clem Hill rescued Australia from a monumental batting collapse on Day 1 of the Fourth Test in Melbourne of the 1897/98 Ashes series. Along with Hugh Trumble, the pair...
Published 07/02/24
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