This is Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast with Adam Collins and Daniel Norcross telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. In this, our final episode, we bring you up to date as we explore how the commentary box has become a more inclusive domain over the last decade. We also investigate how advances in data capture are influencing broadcasters like never before then close the series by reflecting on what we’ve learnt from tracking cricket’s progress on the airwaves through the last three months. 

To help tell that story, we once again have with us four guests.

Andy Zaltzman – comedian and Test Match Special statistician

Isa Guha – the newly appointed presenter of BBC cricket on TV

Lisa Sthalekar – World Cup winner and television broadcaster

Adam Mountford – the producer of Test Match Special since 2007

Calling the Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at thenightwatchman.net.

Thanks to Jay Mueller at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible. Calling the Shots is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on badproducerproductions.com.

And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, visit www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020.

Why not buy a new bat? Visit our friends Bear Cricket and daydream of the next season, whenever it comes. Our listeners get 10% off with the code CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout - BearCricket.co.uk

To learn more about the Lord’s Taverners vital work in the community, visit www.lordstaverners.org.  

This is&nbsp;Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/collinsadam" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/collinsadam&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253862000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFebgwOQkPg3SO99j91zJw2z4VBYA">Adam Collins</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253862000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE_IyZvhxhxiMFeg9fGo3qalWBjbA">Daniel Norcross</a>&nbsp;telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. In this, our final episode, we bring you up to date as we explore how the commentary box has become a more inclusive domain over the last decade. We also investigate how advances in data capture are influencing broadcasters like never before then close the series by reflecting on what we&rsquo;ve learnt from tracking cricket&rsquo;s progress on the airwaves through the last three months.&nbsp;
To help tell that story, we once again have with us four guests.
Andy Zaltzman &ndash;&nbsp;comedian and&nbsp;Test Match Special&nbsp;statistician
Isa Guha &ndash;&nbsp;the newly appointed presenter of BBC cricket on TV
Lisa Sthalekar &ndash;&nbsp;World Cup winner and television broadcaster
Adam Mountford &ndash;&nbsp;the producer of&nbsp;Test Match Special&nbsp;since 2007
Calling the Shots&nbsp;is produced in partnership with&nbsp;The Pinch Hitter,&nbsp;a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you&nbsp;The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="http://thenightwatchman.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thenightwatchman.net/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253862000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFN9O_s51Aoj07-XV1nEQs4Xf1QNQ">thenightwatchman.net</a>.
Thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/bad_producer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/bad_producer&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253862000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEFhMKI38w0lJ119yk1r6chAKz2Rw">Jay Mueller</a>&nbsp;at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible.&nbsp;Calling the Shots&nbsp;is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on&nbsp;<a href="http://badproducerproductions.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://badproducerproductions.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253863000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFKk3XvSbIe_CigTeN8LcptL23Csg">badproducerproductions.com</a>.
And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the&nbsp;Wisden Cricketers&rsquo; Almanack, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253863000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF7La2hM13XeAJu25_al9IvhgRsBA">www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe</a>. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253863000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHntJbq4DYvsvw49kBUG9y_BMoccw">www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020</a>.
Why not buy&nbsp;a new bat?&nbsp;Visit our friends&nbsp;Bear Cricket&nbsp;and daydream of the next season,&nbsp;whenever&nbsp;it&nbsp;comes.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;listeners&nbsp;get&nbsp;10% off&nbsp;with the code&nbsp;CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout -&nbsp;<a href="http://bearcricket.co.uk/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bearcricket.co.uk/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253863000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFQMXiLlrTvAQWF7J3x9RbKyw_fTA">BearCricket.co.uk</a>
To learn more about the&nbsp;Lord&rsquo;s Taverners&nbsp;vital work in the community, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lordstaverners.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lordstaverners.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1593811253863000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHKnCcOZ7xkKfJnXiwPcffbdKh4ng">www.lordstaverners.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Calling the Shots: Today (series finale)

This is Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast with Adam Collins and Daniel Norcross telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. In previous episodes we’ve tracked cricket’s journey on TV and radio. They are stories that have been told before, albeit perhaps not quite in the same way. Today, we’re bringing you a story that has never been told about the disruptors; the men and women who wanted to live their lives in cricket and ended up doing exactly that.

To help tell that tale, we have with us four guests.

Geoff Lemon - poet, author and broadcaster 

Jarrod Kimber - writer, talker and filmmaker. 

Nigel Henderson - guerilla commentator.

Andrew Miller - editor of ESPNcricinfo.

Calling the Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at thenightwatchman.net.

Thanks to Jay Mueller at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible. Calling the Shots is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on badproducerproductions.com.

And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, visit www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020.

Why not buy a new bat? Visit our friends Bear Cricket and daydream of the next season, whenever it comes. Our listeners get 10% off with the code CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout - BearCricket.co.uk

To learn more about the Lord’s Taverners vital work in the community, visit www.lordstaverners.org.  

This is&nbsp;Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/collinsadam" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/collinsadam&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1592563289029000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHKcyj2HIa2pLrsB4iFOmb2DpP5yg">Adam Collins</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1592563289029000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGOaZPST-jmChW7k6DvyaKBaaSLQg">Daniel Norcross</a>&nbsp;telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. In previous episodes we&rsquo;ve tracked cricket&rsquo;s journey on TV and radio. They are stories that have been told before, albeit perhaps not quite in the same way. Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you a story that has never been told about the disruptors; the men and women who wanted to live their lives in cricket and ended up doing exactly that.
To help tell that tale, we have with us four guests.
Geoff Lemon -&nbsp;poet, author and broadcaster&nbsp;
Jarrod Kimber -&nbsp;writer, talker and filmmaker.&nbsp;
Nigel Henderson -&nbsp;guerilla commentator.
Andrew Miller -&nbsp;editor of ESPNcricinfo.
Calling the Shots&nbsp;is produced in partnership with&nbsp;The Pinch Hitter,&nbsp;a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you&nbsp;The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="http://thenightwatchman.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thenightwatchman.net/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE-VX0SisKTB6XXCEygX3mCsyF4Xg">thenightwatchman.net</a>.
Thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/bad_producer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/bad_producer&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGs6EN46BqA7sPhfNUUI72BSTo5fQ">Jay Mueller</a>&nbsp;at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible.&nbsp;Calling the Shots&nbsp;is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on&nbsp;<a href="http://badproducerproductions.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://badproducerproductions.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHh5RzG9llUsjIDwSqLtjxbBBGkUA">badproducerproductions.com</a>.
And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the&nbsp;Wisden Cricketers&rsquo; Almanack, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2MZ7V5c4tjV5ixLK3-gte8JalYQ">www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe</a>. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGi-ewTwBtZRKLiuHLMArAkSB_rSw">www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020</a>.
Why not buy&nbsp;a new bat?&nbsp;Visit our friends&nbsp;Bear Cricket&nbsp;and daydream of the next season,&nbsp;whenever&nbsp;it&nbsp;comes.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;listeners&nbsp;get&nbsp;10% off&nbsp;with the code&nbsp;CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout -&nbsp;<a href="http://bearcricket.co.uk/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://BearCricket.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGLkDeIYz4LQw3-u9YVXd2zByTqNg">BearCricket.co.uk</a>
To learn more about the&nbsp;Lord&rsquo;s Taverners&nbsp;vital work in the community, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lordstaverners.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lordstaverners.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHbnTAwrmZl7-nH_QwS45067_aNbA">www.lordstaverners.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Calling the Shots: The Disruptors

This is Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast with Adam Collins and Daniel Norcross telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Over the last two episodes, our attention was squarely on the development of radio commentary. Here, in part four, we shift gears to explore the television revolution in England, Australia and India. 

To help tell that story, we have with us four guests.

Mark Nicholas, who for the last 25 years has been broadcasting international cricket around the world

Dan Waddell, prolific author and historian who wrote ‘And Welcome To The Highlights’

Jim Maxwell, who has called more than 300 Test Matches across 43 years.

And Harsha Bhogle, the definitive voice of Indian cricket.  

Calling the Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at thenightwatchman.net.

Thanks to Jay Mueller at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible. Calling the Shots is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on badproducerproductions.com.

And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, visit www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020.

Why not buy a new bat? Visit our friends Bear Cricket and daydream of the next season, whenever it comes. Our listeners get 10% off with the code CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout - BearCricket.co.uk

To learn more about the Lord’s Taverners vital work in the community, visit www.lordstaverners.org.  

This is Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast with <a href="https://twitter.com/collinsadam">Adam Collins</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket">Daniel Norcross</a> telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Over the last two episodes, our attention was squarely on the development of radio commentary. Here, in part four, we shift gears to explore the television revolution in England, Australia and India.&nbsp;
To help tell that story, we have with us four guests.
Mark Nicholas, who for the last 25 years has been broadcasting international cricket around the world
Dan Waddell, prolific author and historian who wrote &lsquo;And Welcome To The Highlights&rsquo;
Jim Maxwell, who has called more than 300 Test Matches across 43 years.
And Harsha Bhogle, the definitive voice of Indian cricket. &nbsp;
Calling the Shots&nbsp;is produced in partnership with&nbsp;The Pinch Hitter,&nbsp;a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you&nbsp;The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="http://thenightwatchman.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thenightwatchman.net/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE-VX0SisKTB6XXCEygX3mCsyF4Xg">thenightwatchman.net</a>.
Thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/bad_producer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/bad_producer&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGs6EN46BqA7sPhfNUUI72BSTo5fQ">Jay Mueller</a>&nbsp;at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible.&nbsp;Calling the Shots&nbsp;is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on&nbsp;<a href="http://badproducerproductions.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://badproducerproductions.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHh5RzG9llUsjIDwSqLtjxbBBGkUA">badproducerproductions.com</a>.
And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the&nbsp;Wisden Cricketers&rsquo; Almanack, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2MZ7V5c4tjV5ixLK3-gte8JalYQ">www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe</a>. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGi-ewTwBtZRKLiuHLMArAkSB_rSw">www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020</a>.
Why not buy&nbsp;a new bat?&nbsp;Visit our friends&nbsp;Bear Cricket&nbsp;and daydream of the next season,&nbsp;whenever&nbsp;it&nbsp;comes.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;listeners&nbsp;get&nbsp;10% off&nbsp;with the code&nbsp;CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout -&nbsp;<a href="http://bearcricket.co.uk/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://BearCricket.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGLkDeIYz4LQw3-u9YVXd2zByTqNg">BearCricket.co.uk</a>
To learn more about the&nbsp;Lord&rsquo;s Taverners&nbsp;vital work in the community, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lordstaverners.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lordstaverners.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHbnTAwrmZl7-nH_QwS45067_aNbA">www.lordstaverners.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Calling the Shots: On TV

This is Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Welcome to episode three, where Daniel Norcross and Adam Collins take you on a helter-skelter journey through the second half of the 20th Century as we pick up the story in the 1950s with the launch of the most successful and enduring brand radio sport has ever produced: Test Match Special.

To help us tell that story, we have three guests. 

Jonathan Agnew. the BBC's Cricket correspondent and voice of TMS for the last 29 years;

Vic Marks, former England spinner, the cricket correspondent for The Guardian and a summariser on the programme since 1984; and

Peter Baxter, who steered the ship with distinction between 1973 and 2009.

Calling the Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at thenightwatchman.net.

Thanks to Jay Mueller at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible. Calling the Shots is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on badproducerproductions.com.

And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, visit www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020.

Why not buy a new bat? Visit our friends Bear Cricket and daydream of the next season, whenever it comes. Our listeners get 10% off with the code CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout - BearCricket.co.uk

To learn more about the Lord’s Taverners vital work in the community, visit www.lordstaverners.org.  

This is&nbsp;Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Welcome to episode three, where&nbsp;<a href="https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFcOijzI9Nuq-KxAQCwJu8dNAK97g">Daniel Norcross</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/collinsadam" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/collinsadam&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGRI_0NFc2iMC8m9kTjOXk-w7slVg">Adam&nbsp;Collins</a> take you on a helter-skelter journey through the second half of the 20th Century as we pick up the story in the 1950s with the launch of the most successful and enduring brand radio sport has ever produced: Test Match Special.
To help us tell that story, we have three guests.&nbsp;
Jonathan Agnew.&nbsp;the&nbsp;BBC's Cricket correspondent and voice of TMS for the last 29 years;
Vic Marks,&nbsp;former England spinner, the cricket correspondent for The Guardian and a summariser on the programme since 1984; and
Peter Baxter, who steered the ship with distinction between 1973 and 2009.
Calling the Shots&nbsp;is produced in partnership with&nbsp;The Pinch Hitter,&nbsp;a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you&nbsp;The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="http://thenightwatchman.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thenightwatchman.net/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE-VX0SisKTB6XXCEygX3mCsyF4Xg">thenightwatchman.net</a>.
Thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/bad_producer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/bad_producer&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGs6EN46BqA7sPhfNUUI72BSTo5fQ">Jay Mueller</a>&nbsp;at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible.&nbsp;Calling the Shots&nbsp;is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on&nbsp;<a href="http://badproducerproductions.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://badproducerproductions.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHh5RzG9llUsjIDwSqLtjxbBBGkUA">badproducerproductions.com</a>.
And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the&nbsp;Wisden Cricketers&rsquo; Almanack, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2MZ7V5c4tjV5ixLK3-gte8JalYQ">www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe</a>. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGi-ewTwBtZRKLiuHLMArAkSB_rSw">www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020</a>.
Why not buy&nbsp;a new bat?&nbsp;Visit our friends&nbsp;Bear Cricket&nbsp;and daydream of the next season,&nbsp;whenever&nbsp;it&nbsp;comes.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;listeners&nbsp;get&nbsp;10% off&nbsp;with the code&nbsp;CALLINGTHESHOTS at checkout -&nbsp;<a href="http://bearcricket.co.uk/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://BearCricket.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGLkDeIYz4LQw3-u9YVXd2zByTqNg">BearCricket.co.uk</a>
To learn more about the&nbsp;Lord&rsquo;s Taverners&nbsp;vital work in the community, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lordstaverners.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lordstaverners.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1589575650369000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHbnTAwrmZl7-nH_QwS45067_aNbA">www.lordstaverners.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Adam Collins and Daniel Norcross explore the origins of cricket commentary.

Calling the Shots: Test Match Special

This is Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Welcome to episode two, where Daniel Norcross and Adam Collins go right back to the origins of cricket broadcasting, to the very first commentaries between the wars when radio was the only way to keep up and television is a pipe dream. 

To help us tell that story, we have David Frith, the masterful Anglo-Australian historian and archivist, Jim Maxwell, the voice of cricket on the radio in Australia, and Peter Baxter, who spent four decades working as a producer and broadcaster on BBC’s Test Match Special Calling the Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at thenightwatchman.net.

Thanks to Jay Mueller at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible. Calling the Shots is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on badproducerproductions.com.

And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, visit www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020.

And to learn more about the Lord’s Taverners vital work in the community, take a look at www.lordstaverners.org.  

This is&nbsp;Calling the Shots, a six-part documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Welcome to episode two, where <a href="https://www.twitter.com/norcrosscricket">Daniel Norcross</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/collinsadam">Adam&nbsp;Collins</a>&nbsp;go right back to the origins of cricket broadcasting, to the very first commentaries between&nbsp;the wars when radio was the only&nbsp;way to keep up and television is a pipe dream.&nbsp;
To help us tell that story, we have&nbsp;David Frith, the masterful Anglo-Australian historian and archivist,&nbsp;Jim Maxwell, the voice of cricket on the radio in Australia, and&nbsp;Peter Baxter, who spent four decades working as a producer and broadcaster on BBC&rsquo;s Test Match Special Calling the Shots&nbsp;is produced in partnership with&nbsp;The Pinch Hitter,&nbsp;a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you&nbsp;The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="http://thenightwatchman.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thenightwatchman.net/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588423250259000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGURXtZOE7biL5jQqke4RmCNtEGJA">thenightwatchman.net</a>.
Thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/bad_producer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/bad_producer&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588423250259000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFB4K3_aetZyDvW7WqGe2gathvZ_A">Jay Mueller</a>&nbsp;at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible.&nbsp;Calling the Shots&nbsp;is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on&nbsp;<a href="http://badproducerproductions.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://badproducerproductions.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588423250260000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEqNMmFPT_PAoHm5qkrWf2P63k_ug">badproducerproductions.com</a>.
And thank you to our partners. To subscribe to the Wisden Cricketers&rsquo; Almanack, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588423250260000&amp;usg=AFQjCNELifrzvPWFwi-mueyReCu0kMWWmw">www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe</a>. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588423250260000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEuX6t-CuoEPN6mcmUvj0TvSsAqZg">www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020</a>.
And to learn more about the Lord&rsquo;s Taverners vital work in the community, take a look at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lordstaverners.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lordstaverners.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1588423250260000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFexfGFUrYbRp-0PYQexUgPkpThRw">www.lordstaverners.org</a>. &nbsp;

An exploration of the history of cricket commentary with Daniel Norcross and Adam Collins

Calling the Shots: How it all began

This is Calling the Shots, new documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Welcome to episode one, where Daniel Norcross and Adam Collins begin to explore what makes a great broadcaster, and how they bring us the big defining moments that stay with us forever. For that, they are joined by Ian Smith and Alison Mitchell, two superb commentators who have both been behind the microphone calling some of the most celebrated moments in the modern history of the game. 

Calling The Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at thenightwatchman.net.

Thanks to the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for their support of Calling the Shots. To get the most out of the bible of the game, visit www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020

Thanks to Jay Mueller at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible. Calling the Shots is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on badproducerproductions.com. And if you are interested in having your brand partner with the show through the course of the series, please drop Adam a line.

This is&nbsp;Calling the Shots, new documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary. Welcome to episode one, where Daniel Norcross and Adam Collins begin to explore what makes a great broadcaster, and how they bring us the big defining moments that stay with us forever. For that, they are joined by Ian Smith and Alison Mitchell, two superb commentators who have both been behind the microphone calling some of the most celebrated moments in the modern history of the game.&nbsp; Calling The Shots&nbsp;is produced in partnership with&nbsp;The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you&nbsp;The Nightwatchman. The digital mag comes out once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance writers in the world. It is being made on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into commissioning more brilliant cricket writing. Subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="http://thenightwatchman.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thenightwatchman.net/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587194807519000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHTkkkz4uzl0Aibs8OMc2hsfgQfqA">thenightwatchman.net</a>. Thanks to the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for their support of&nbsp;Calling the Shots.&nbsp;To get the most out of the bible of the game, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587194807519000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEKfnN4n1FcSWCzYjIsBBHQQbawxw">www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe</a>. The excellent 2020 edition is on sale now (including in audiobook!) at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587194807519000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGX0ryaI8aribjFMsw2uQJ7GPVHZQ">www.wisdenalmanack.com/2020</a> Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/bad_producer">Jay Mueller</a> at Bad Producer Productions for making this show possible. Calling the Shots is another proud member of the Bad Producer family. For more of their shows, jump on&nbsp;<a href="http://badproducerproductions.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://badproducerproductions.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1587194807519000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHmYCLEaVWCyXmKfgWMFs9H8XnKVA">badproducerproductions.com</a>. And if you are interested in having your brand partner with the show through the course of the series, please drop&nbsp;<a href="mailto:collinswords@gmail.com">Adam</a>&nbsp;a line.

Adam Collins and Daniel Norcross delve into the history of cricket commentary. This episode features Ali Mitchell and Ian Smith sharing their influences and remembering their own iconic calls.

Calling the Shots: Alison Mitchell and Ian Smith

This is Calling the Shots, a new documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary, brought to you by The Pinch Hitter and hosted by Daniel Norcross and Adam Collins. 

From the radio pioneers Rex Alston, Alan McGilvray and John Arlott through to TV stars of today like Ian Smith, Nasser Hussain and Isa Guha, we’ll look at how broadcasters have become as integral a part of the game as the players, and how the styles and demands of listeners have evolved over the last 100 years.

Over six episodes we’ll explore what makes a great broadcaster on radio and television. Who carved out those original and unwritten rules we all recognise? And how far have today’s broadcasters, technology shifting the rhythms of the modern game, transformed cricket itself?

Calling The Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you The Nightwatchman. During this global uncertainty, the exciting new digital magazine will be released once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance cricket writers in the world.

Calling The Shots will arrive alongside each edition of The Pinch Hitter, which you can subscribe to at bit.ly/thepinchhitter on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into more cricket writing.

Jump straight onto bit.ly/thepinchhitter to get hold of edition one of The Pinch Hitter and tell your friends about the first full-length episode of Calling The Shots.

Thanks to Bad Producer Productions for our intro-montage and to the splendid guests who will be featuring over the the series.

This is Calling the Shots, a new documentary podcast telling the story of a century of cricket commentary, brought to you by The Pinch Hitter and hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/norcrosscricket">Daniel Norcross</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/collinsadam">Adam Collins</a>.&nbsp;
From the radio pioneers Rex Alston, Alan McGilvray and John Arlott through to TV stars of today like Ian Smith, Nasser Hussain and Isa Guha, we&rsquo;ll look at how broadcasters have become as integral a part of the game as the players, and how the styles and demands of listeners have evolved over the last 100 years.
Over six episodes we&rsquo;ll explore what makes a great broadcaster on radio and television. Who carved out those original and unwritten rules we all recognise? And how far have today&rsquo;s broadcasters, technology shifting the rhythms of the modern game, transformed cricket itself?
Calling The Shots is produced in partnership with The Pinch Hitter, a fabulous new initiative from the same people who bring you <a href="https://www.thenightwatchman.net/">The Nightwatchman</a>. During this global uncertainty, the exciting new digital magazine will be released once a fortnight, chock-full of contributions from some of the best freelance cricket writers in the world.
Calling The Shots will arrive alongside each edition of The Pinch Hitter, which you can subscribe to at <a href="https://bit.ly/thepinchhitter">bit.ly/thepinchhitter</a> on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis, with all financial contributions going back into more cricket writing.
Jump straight onto <a href="https://bit.ly/thepinchhitter">bit.ly/thepinchhitter</a> to get hold of edition one of The Pinch Hitter and tell your friends about the first full-length episode of Calling The Shots.
Thanks to <a href="https://www.badproducerproductions.com">Bad Producer Productions</a> for our intro-montage and to the splendid guests who will be featuring over the the series.

An in-depth look at the history of cricket commentary

New Show: Calling the Shots

Cricket for everyone – your friendly guide to the world's weirdest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine analysis, good humour, and in-depth interviews with a range of guests as they follow the game they love around the globe.

Cricket for everyone &ndash; your friendly guide to the world's weirdest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine analysis, good humour, and in-depth interviews with a range of guests as they follow the game they love around the globe.

Exploring the history of Cricket commentary

Calling the Shots

Cricket for everyone – your friendly guide to the world's strangest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine match analysis with irreverence, politics and cricket history as they follow the game they love around the world and run in-depth interviews with guests. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword.

Cricket for everyone &ndash; your friendly guide to the world's strangest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine match analysis with irreverence, politics and cricket history as they follow the game they love around the world and run in-depth interviews with guests. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword.

Covering cricket from all angles and all corners of the globe.

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