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Sir Geoffrey Boycott is one of England's greatest ever cricketers. From extremely humble beginnings in the terraced streets of the Yorkshire mining village of Fitzwilliam, he went on to play 108 Test matches for England, becoming the leading Test run scorer in the world and one of the game’s all-time greats. Now 85, and following a second brilliant career as a broadcaster - most notably on the BBC's Test Match Special and in India for Ten Sports - Sir Geoffrey is seriously ill. Diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time in July 2024, he is facing perhaps his greatest battle yet. The Telegraph's chief cricket correspondent, Nick Hoult, has had the privilege of getting to know Sir Geoffrey very well over the last two decades in his role as one of our esteemed cricket columnists, and he was recently invited to spend twenty four hours with him at his home in Cheshire. One of the game's most colourful, and at times controversial, characters; this new four-part special podcast series is Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s life in his own words.
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- Sep 5, 202641 min
Episode 4: TMS glory days and living with cancer
In this final episode, Nick Hoult speaks to Sir Geoffrey about his incredible second career as a broadcaster with the BBC and in India, the keys to being a good commentator and his relationship with Jonathan Agnew.Geoffrey also reveals how he believes feng shui helped him beat throat cancer for the first time, how he's dealing with his second battle with the disease - a battle which has left him unable to eat solid foods - and how he wants to be remembered.Presenter: Nick HoultProducer: John CadiganCommissioning Editor: Louisa WellsSport Features Editor: Jake GoodwillHead of Sport: Julian BennettsMusic by John CadiganHighlights:Why he could've carried on when the BBC dropped him from TMS in 2020How he's facing up to a second battle with throat cancerHis hope to be remembered fondly, despite admitting that some still dislike him Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 29, 202639 min
Episode 3: The art of batting and why Bazball was "crap"
In episode three, Nick Hoult speaks to Sir Geoffrey about the art of batting, how modern cricket differs to his playing days, and what he makes of the current England side - as he reveals that Harry Brook's uncle asked him to help his nephew, but the England batsman never called.Sir Geoffrey also remembers some of the great characters he played with and against, including Sir Ian Botham and Michael Holding, and recalls his favourite England match: the remarkable 1981 Ashes win at Headingley.There are also recollections of an unlikely friendship with Brian Clough, with the two having become close whilst he managed Derby County.Presenter: Nick HoultProducer: John CadiganCommissioning Editor: Louisa WellsSport Features Editor: Jake GoodwillHead of Sport: Julian BennettsMusic by John CadiganHighlights:Why Ian Botham's 1981 Headingley heroics were his favourite momentOn "crap" England's missed chance to beat Australia in the Ashes last winterHow Harry Brook's uncle asked for his help, but the England batsman never called Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 22, 202640 min
Episode 2: England fallouts and one hundred hundreds
Sir Geoffrey reflects on life as an international cricketer, his favourite touring destinations, and amazing England wins against Australia, South Africa, India and the West Indies.He also remembers two turbulent periods of his career: being dropped for slow scoring in 1967, and his self-imposed exile from the England team from 1974-1977.And he recalls a remarkable return to the side in 1977 aged 36, which saw him score his hundredth hundred - at his home ground of Headingley, against Australia.Presenter: Nick HoultProducer: John CadiganCommissioning Editor: Louisa WellsSport Features Editor: Jake GoodwillHead of Sport: Julian BennettsMusic by John CadiganHighlights:Favourite touring destinationsBeing dropped for slow scoring and self-imposed England exileOne hundredth hundred in his comeback series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 15, 202634 min
Episode 1: From post-war Yorkshire to England opener
In this, the first episode of Geoffrey Boycott: An Extraordinary Innings, we chart the England and Yorkshire legend's rise from the post-war terraced streets of Fitzwilliam to making his debut for this country against Australia, aged just 23.Sir Geoffrey recounts playing cricket under gaslight with ambitions of representing Yorkshire, his childhood friendship with Michael Parkinson and Dickie Bird, and giving up his career in the civil service in order to play the game full-time.Presenter: Nick HoultProducer: John CadiganCommissioning Editor: Louisa WellsSport Features Editor: Jake GoodwillHead of Sport: Julian BennettsMusic by John CadiganHighlights:Growing up on the terraced streets of FitzwilliamChildhood friendship with Michael ParkinsonMaking his England debut aged 23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 7, 20261 min
Coming soon... Geoffrey Boycott: An Extraordinary Innings
One of the game's most colourful, and at times controversial, characters; this new four-part special podcast series is Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s life in his own words. Coming 15th August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Geoffrey Boycott: An Extraordinary Innings
Sir Geoffrey Boycott is one of England's greatest ever cricketers. From extremely humble beginnings in the terraced streets of the Yorkshire mining village of Fitzwilliam, he went on to play 108 Test matches for England, becoming the leading Test run scorer in the world and one of the game’s all-time greats. Now 85, and following a second brilliant career as a broadcaster - most notably on the BBC's Test Match Special and in India for Ten Sports - Sir Geoffrey is seriously ill. Diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time in July 2024, he is facing perhaps his greatest battle yet. The Telegraph's chief cricket correspondent, Nick Hoult, has had the privilege of getting to know Sir Geoffrey very well over the last two decades in his role as one of our esteemed cricket columnists, and he was recently invited to spend twenty four hours with him at his home in Cheshire. One of the game's most colourful, and at times controversial, characters; this new four-part special podcast series is Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s life in his own words.
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