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Test Match Special

BBC Radio 5 Live 598 Episodes Sep 20, 2026

The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis. Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.

Episodes

“Beat the Aussies” is goal for Fleming
“Beat the Aussies” is goal for Fleming Sep 20, 2026 2069 Stephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach. He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards discipline and how he shares the English obsession with the Ashes. Fleming also reveals his thoughts about a possible Ben Stokes comeback after visiting him in Durham and he talks about his relationship with white ball co
Explosive England seal T20 series against Sri Lanka
Explosive England seal T20 series against Sri Lanka Sep 17, 2026 2722 We hear from England captain Harry Brook, and also Tom Banton who made an unbeaten half century.   We also chat to the ECB chair Richard Thompson on England’s summer.
View from the Boundary - Count Binface aka Jon Harvey.
View from the Boundary - Count Binface aka Jon Harvey. Sep 16, 2026 2157 Jon Harvey has worked on programmes like “The Thick of It” and “Have I Got New For You” but is best known for performing as the “intergalactic space warrior” who has taken on the likes of Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Andy Burnham and most recently Nigel Farage in by-elections. Harvey also discusses his lifelong love of cricket and TMS including how he modelled his bowling action on Phil Tufnell.
McCullum – I want to be challenged by KP.
McCullum – I want to be challenged by KP. Sep 14, 2026 3353 We hear from England white ball coach Brendon McCullum.Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to look back on the Test summer, look ahead to the winter and discuss what England want to get out of the white ball games with Sri Lanka as Kevin Pietersen joins as a specialist mentor.We also hear from the ECB National Club Champions Shepherds Bush.
What have we learnt about England?
What have we learnt about England? Sep 14, 2026 1608 Simon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Jonathan Agnew and correspondent Stephan Shemilt to discuss what we've learnt about England’s Test side this summer.
Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep despite Edgbaston scare.
Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep despite Edgbaston scare. Sep 12, 2026 2503 Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Ramiz Raja, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review a dramatic 3rd Test against Pakistan, look back on the men’s red ball summer as a whole and look ahead to the Tests in the winter.We also get reaction from England captain Joe Root, Pakistan captain Babar Azam, Player of the Match Dan Lawrence. Player of the Series Ollie
Remarkable Razaullah raises Pakistan spirits on extraordinary day at Edgbaston
Remarkable Razaullah raises Pakistan spirits on extraordinary day at Edgbaston Sep 11, 2026 1851 Pakistan debutant Razaullah made a thrilling 81 to give his side an outside chance of a miracle win in the 3rd Test. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 449 to leave England chasing 130 for a 3 nil victory.Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Ramiz Raja, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Andy Zaltzman. We also hear from the star of the day Razaullah and England’s interim coach Marcus T
Dominant England set target for Pakistan at Edgbaston
Dominant England set target for Pakistan at Edgbaston Sep 10, 2026 2202 Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the second day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan.Hear from Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, Ramiz Raja and Jonathan Agnew after a dominant batting performance with England which left them with a commanding lead over Pakistan. Hear from Dan Lawrence after an impressive batting performance.Plus, Henry Moeran is at Lord's for the Knig
England lead 'embarrassing' Pakistan
England lead 'embarrassing' Pakistan Sep 9, 2026 2344 Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the first day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan.Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, former Pakistan batter Ramiz Raja and Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew after a disappointing display from Pakistan which left them trailing England at the end of the day. Hear from Josh Tongue who took fo
KP’s back, Jofra Archer and more Pakistan chaos
KP’s back, Jofra Archer and more Pakistan chaos Sep 7, 2026 3313 Mark Chapman is alongside England's all-time leading wicket taker Jimmy Anderson, former England captain Michael Vaughan and BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt to discuss Kevin Pietersen's return to the England fold as he joins the white-ball coaching team. Jofra Archer speaks about being a key part of England's bowling attack this summer after returning from a much-needed break from cricke
TMS Top 10: Pakistan players
TMS Top 10: Pakistan players Sep 7, 2026 3737 Isa Guha is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, TMS broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, and ex-England spinner Vic Marks to select a top 10 of the greatest Pakistan men’s players. TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman provides the numbers. Among the names discussed are the likes of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Shahid Afridi, Misbah-Ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq and Babar Azam. But who mak
The Cartel - with Steven Finn & Mark Wood
The Cartel - with Steven Finn & Mark Wood Sep 6, 2026 3215 Isa Guha talks pace bowling with two of England’s most successful fast men: multiple Ashes winners Mark Wood and Steven Finn. Plus Sir Alastair Cook discusses how best to captain fast bowlers, and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman provides the numbers.

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