Test Match Special
Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 545
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
#40from40: Happy Birthday Aggers!
In honour of Jonathan Agnew's 60th birthday, we listen back to a special interview from 2016 when Aggers was asked the questions by Sir Michael Parkinson.
#40from40: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh chats to Brian Johnston about his love of cricket in a classic 'View from the Boundary' interview from 1987.
#40from40: John Cleese
Actor and comedian John Cleese joins Brian Johnston for a memorable interview during a Test match Headingley in 1986.
#40from40: Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai chats to Simon Mann at Edgbaston in 2016 in a memorable View from the Boundary interview.
#40from40: Lily Allen
Pop star Lily Allen chats to Jonathan Agnew in a 2009 interview that remains one of Test Match Special's most famous moments.
#40from40: Ben Travers
Brian Johnston chats to playwright Ben Travers in the very first View from the Boundary interview. Look out for memories of watching WG Grace amongst and many extraordinary tales.
The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show
Mark Champan, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan bring you the latest news from the world of cricket, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the sport. With professional cricket currently off …
Will rain wash away England's World Cup dream?
With rain forecast in Sydney, the two Women's T20 World Cup semi finals are in serious doubt and England could be eliminated without a ball bowled. Henry Moeran is joined by England stars Kate Cross …
Tuffers and Vaughan: Third Test Preview
Mark Chapman brings you the first Tuffers and Vaughan of 2020. With Michael away, Graham Onions stands in to help Phil preview England’s third test. Plus, England opener Dom Sibley talks about life a…
Bob Willis 1949-2019
Eleanor Oldroyd pays tribute to former England captain Bob Willis, who has died at the age of 70. His teammates Mike Brearley, Vic Marks and David Gower share their memories of him, including Willis'…
The Oval day 4: What a summer
We hear from Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith after England's 135-run win at The Oval meant a drawn Ashes series for the first time in 47 years. Michael Vaughan has his say on why t…
The Oval day 3: Denly guides England towards victory
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Alec Stewart have their say on England batting themselves into a strong position to win the match and tie the series. We hear from Joe Denly on his amazing week; th…
Old Trafford Day 4: England left needing another miracle
Michael Vaughan says England will need a 'Michael Atherton in Johannesburg type innings' (185 not out off 492 balls having occupied the crease for over 10 hours) to secure a draw and keep their Ashes…
View from the Boundary: Jeremy Bowen
Long-time BBC Middle East editor and fanatical cricket listener Jeremy Bowen joins Aggers to chat covering upwards of twenty wars across the globe, expecting to die in conflicts, and how following cr…
Old Trafford Preview: Can England capitalise on Stokes’ heroics?
Jonathan Agnew and ABC’s Geoff Lemon look ahead to the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford where England will look to capitalise on Ben Stokes' heroics at Headingley with the five-match series tied at …
Headingley Day 2: The Day England lost the Ashes?
Michael Vaughan says the Ashes are heading back to Australia as a dismal English total of 67 looks to have gift wrapped victory for the tourists at Headingley. Alastair Cook and Geoffrey Boycott have…
Headingley Day 1: Archer stars again as Australia lose 8 wickets in a session
Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook react to a day of a huge momentum swings at Headingley. Rain, bad light, David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne frustrated England until a wild last session with Jo…
Headingley preview: Can Australia cope without Steve ‘Gandalf’ Smith?
Jonathan Agnew and ABC’s Geoff Lemon look ahead to the third Ashes Test at Headingley where England have an opportunity to level the series – which Australia lead 1-0.
You’ll hear from England captain…
Tuffers and Vaughan: Jofra has shifted the momentum
Phil and Michael talk about the momentum shift in the Ashes series after Jofra Archer’s hostile bowling at Lord’s, which will ‘send shivers down the rest of the Australian batting unit’. Michael has …
Lord's Day 1: Archer gets his cap & Mitchell Johnson's Ashes memories
Mitchell Johnson joins the pod to chat about his first experience of playing international cricket at Lord's when he went at more than 6 an over. He talks about dealing with a lack of confidence, hit…