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310. The Origin of The Ashes & The Killer Cricket Scandal (Part 1)
Category: History
Duration: 00:49:22
Publish Date: 2025-11-25 00:00:00
Description:

How is the history of cricket completely intertwined with the history of the British Empire? What was the Bodyline Controversy of the 1930s and how did it nearly kill a player? Who was Don Bradman and why is he believed to be the greatest sportsperson of all time?

Anita and William are joined by Tim Wigmore, author of Test Cricket: A History, to discuss the history of the cricket rivalry between England and Australia. 

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Producer: Anouska Lewis

Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe

Executive Producer: Dom Johnson


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