CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -A Podcast interviewing a range of people from all areas of the great country of Wales who have a connection with or a story to tell about the great game of cricket.
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Cricketman Wales
April 22, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBTell us what you think of this episode We talk to Criced Cymru / Cricket Wales community coach for Pembrokeshire Rick Walton. Awarded the ECB community coach of the year award in 2015, Rick is a committed and well loved cricket coach who spends his working life converting as many young people as he can to the joys of the game of cricket. In our interview he talks about his sporting family, including a grandfather who played for Manchester United, and his early years growing up in Grimsby....
Cricket on Canvas
April 15, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWe talk to Jack Russell. The Gloucestershire and England wicketkeeper played in 54 Tests and played in 465 first class games for his county in a 23 year career that saw him make nearly 18,000 runs and take nearly 2,000 catches behind the stumps. However, Jack has now had a longer career as a professional painter than he had as a cricketer. His paintings hang in public and private collections worldwide, from the Tower of London to The Bradman Museum in Bowral Australia. Sittings for his po...
Cricket on Canvas - with Jack Russell & Malcolm Murphy
April 15, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBTell us what you think of this episode We talk to Jack Russell. The Gloucestershire and England wicketkeeper played in 54 Tests and played in 465 first class games for his county in a 23 year career that saw him make nearly 18,000 runs and take nearly 2,000 catches behind the stumps. However, Jack has now had a longer career as a professional painter than he had as a cricketer. His paintings hang in public and private collections worldwide, from the Tower of London to The Bradman Museum ...
175 Not Out. Maesteg Cricket Club
April 08, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBTell us what you think of this episode Brothers Steve and Jeff Watkin talk about the recent history of the club and their involvement in it, stopping off to mention the long history of the club along the way. Steve who, of course, went on to play first class cricket with Glamorgan and appear in three Test matches and four One Day Internationals for England talks about his early career with the club and those that influenced his early career. Jeff tells us about the successes of the club...
I've got a stat for you - An interview with author Andrew Edwards
March 26, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBTell us what you think of this episode Andrew was born in 1984. At the age of four, in April 1989, he was diagnosed with autism. “Go home and watch Rain Man,” the specialist told his mother. “In all probability your son will be institutionalised.” Determined to prove the specialist wrong, his mother, Hazel Davies, set out to give her son the best life possible. Raised in a single parent household and encountering bureaucracy, bullying and a lack of understanding from many he came ac...
From Soweto to Ynysygerwn
March 11, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBTell us what you think of this episode In 1995 the first all black South African cricket side came on a history making tour of the UK. With the assistance of local MP and anti apartheid campaigner Peter Hain, the Soweto Cricket Club came to Ynysygerwn early in July of that year. We talk to Peter about growing up in South Africa, his campaign to stop the South African rugby and cricket teams from touring in Britain and his latest book, co written with historian Andre Odendaal. He reflects...
Cricketing Lives - An interview with author Richard H. Thomas
February 25, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBTell us what you think of this episode We interview Welsh academicRichard H. Thomas about his forthcoming book 'Cricketing Lives: A Characterful History from Pitch to Page. Richard takes us on a personal odyssey from the origins of cricket to the modern day, stopping off at the places and people most cricket lovers will recognise as the pillars of the game. W.G Grace, Don Bradman, Bodyline, The Ashes, Ian Botham, women's cricketer Sarah Taylor, the IPL and even cricket under Coronavirus. ...
Glamorgan Go First Class - Special Centenary Celebration Episode
February 18, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBTell us what you think of this episode On 18th February 1921 the MCC approved the application of Glamorgan County Cricket Club to become the 17th County to play first class cricket in the County Championship. We hear the bacground about the development of Wales in the latter part of the 19th and beginning of the 20th Century from Professor of Modern History at Swansea University, Martin Johnes. After he outlines the role sport played in Wales' acquisition of a more powerful national ide...
Newport Cricket Club and Rodney Parade
February 11, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBTell us what you think of this episode We interview Mike Knight who, with his brother Dave, recieved a British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours list. He talks to us about the illustrious history of Newport Cricket Club and its old ground at Rodney Parade. We hear how W G Grace and Wally Hammond played at the ground as well as its original links in the 19th Century with the local Athletic Club. Mike shares his stories of putting together a comprehensive history of cricket at Rodney P...
Canwn am y meysydd – gydag Alun Wyn Bevan
January 29, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBTell us what you think of this episode Y sylwebydd chwaraeon a chyn-ddyfarnwr rygbi Alun Wyn Bevan yw ein gwestai arbennig ar y podlediad yr wythnos hon. Ymunwch â ni i glywed pa dri chricedwr fyddai’n eu gwahodd draw am ginio, a pha gaeau yng Nghymru yw ei hoff lefydd i wylio criced. (Welsh language interview with sports commentator and former rugby referee Alun Wyn Bevan about Brynaman Cricket Club, Alun’s favourite grounds and three of Glamorgan’s greats)
From Galle to Glamorgan (Part 2)
January 24, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBTell us what you think of this episode In this episode we talk to Dr Andrew Hignell about Alfred Holsinger, A Sri Lankan cricketer who plied his trade in Edwardian England and Wales as well as a chat with Janaka Ranweera, uncle of current Sri Lankan Test cricketer Lasith Embuldeniya.
From Galle to Glamorgan
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBTell us what you think of this episode We talk to Pontypridd Librarian Edwina Smart about meeting Sri Lankan spin bowler Lasith Embuldeniya as well as her charitable work in the country in the wake of 2004's Tsunami. We also hear from Foundation of Goodness founder Kushil Gunasekera about his work and the Foundations links with, and promotion of, cricket in rural Sri Lanka.
Panteg Cricket Club
January 15, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBTell us what you think of this episode In our first episode of 2021, Paul Edwards of Panteg Cricket Club talks to us about its history and his love of the game. With 2021 being the 100th Anniversaty of first-class cricket in Wales we speculate on what might be in store for us as we move towards an historical season for Glamorgan.
Podcast Review of the Year
December 30, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBTell us what you think of this episode Starting back in July there have been 15 episodes of the podcast so far. Stephen Hedges and Jan Gray, two of the podcast interviewers, look back at some of the highlights and discuss what they hope the podcast has achieved so far. Listen to interview clips from Glamorgan's Prem Sisodiya and Kent and England's Zak Crawley. Hear club cricketers Tony Hallett (Pontypridd), Mike Rowlands (Gowerton), Riaz Anwar (Albany CC and others), scorer Jayne Cole ...
Rogerstone Welfare Cricket Club
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBTell us what you think of this episode Long time player and official at the club, Derek Picken, tells us about its history as well as a few of his favourite cricketing stories.
Criced yn y gogledd
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBTell us what you think of this episode Taith i'r gogledd sydd gyda ni i chi ar y podlediad yr wythnos hon, gyda Gareth Lanagan o @Dolgellaucc, sydd newydd ddod yn aelod o Fwrdd @CricketWales, a Jason Parry a Grant Peisley, dau aelod blaenllaw o @criccaernarfon (A Welsh language episode looking at two clubs in the north, Caernarfon and Dolgellau)
Way Out West
November 26, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBJan Gray talks to Fraser Watson of Llanrihan Cricket Club and learns about the trials and tribulations of the most westerly cricket club on the UK mainland. Also, hear the second part of Dr Andrew Hignell's interview about cricket scoring.
Way Out West - Llanrihan Cricket Club
November 26, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBJan Gray talks to Fraser Watson of Llanrihan Cricket Club and learns about the trials and tribulations of the most westerly cricket club on the UK mainland. Also, hear the second part of Dr Andrew Hignell's interview about cricket scoring.
Way Out West - Llanrhian Cricket Club
November 26, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBTell us what you think of this episode Jan Gray talks to Fraser Watson of Llanrhian Cricket Club and learns about the trials and tribulations of the most westerly cricket club on the UK mainland. Also, hear the second part of Dr Andrew Hignell's interview about cricket scoring.
The Pembrokeshire Ladies Cricket League
November 12, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBTell us what you think of this episode We interview Sam Rossiter and Megan Arthur, both players in the league and hear a little bit about its history and development, how they got into playing cricket and their hopes for the future of the league. An added bonus this week is another in our feature Curator's Corner. This week, Dr Andrew Hignell gives us a potted history of scoring and talks about previous Glamorgan scorers Jack Mercer and Byron Denning. This is the first part of this inter...
Jeff Evans: Y Dyfarnwr o Drefach
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBJeff Evans, y dyfarnwr o Drefach yn Sir Gaerfyrddin, fydd y gwestai arbennig yr wythnos hon. Mae’r Cymro Cymraeg newydd ymddeol o ddyfarnu ar lefel dosbarth cyntaf y siroedd ar ôl gyrfa sydd wedi para ugain mlynedd ac sydd wedi mynd â fe o'i filltir sgwâr i bedwar ban byd. Cawn glywed sut y dechreuodd ei ddiddordeb mewn criced, ei atgofion o’i gyfnod yn dyfarnu yn y gêm broffesiynol, ei gynlluniau ar gyfer y dyfodol wrth ddychwelyd i griced ar lawr gwlad, a’i gyngor i unrhyw un sydd am ddil...
Jeff Evans: Y Dyfarnwr o Drefach
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBTell us what you think of this episode Jeff Evans, y dyfarnwr o Drefach yn Sir Gaerfyrddin, fydd y gwestai arbennig yr wythnos hon. Mae’r Cymro Cymraeg newydd ymddeol o ddyfarnu ar lefel dosbarth cyntaf y siroedd ar ôl gyrfa sydd wedi para ugain mlynedd ac sydd wedi mynd â fe o'i filltir sgwâr i bedwar ban byd. Cawn glywed sut y dechreuodd ei ddiddordeb mewn criced, ei atgofion o’i gyfnod yn dyfarnu yn y gêm broffesiynol, ei gynlluniau ar gyfer y dyfodol wrth ddychwelyd i griced ar lawr gw...
Keeping Score with Jayne Cole of Haverfordwest Cricket Club
October 16, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBTell us what you think of this episode Jan Gray interviews Jayne Cole who has been a scorer with Haverfordwest Cricket Club for nearly 40 years. She talks about how she started, some amaazing games that she has witnessed and the enjoyment she gets from scoring. Along the way she reflects on what she likes about being a scorer and ecourages others to join her in one way to get involved with the local cricket club.
The Professional Pathway in Wales
October 09, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBTell us what you think of this episode The Podcasts Jan Gray talks to Zak Crawley of Kent and England and Kiran Carlson of Glamorgan about how they found their way to being a professional cricketer and gets their advice for all those aspiring to play in the first class game. He also examines the Welsh process of talent development with Glamorgan's Head of Talent Development Richard Almond and Cricket Wales' Head of the Talent Pathway Matt Thompson. This is a comprehensive view of how you...
Aberystwyth - A Cricket History
October 02, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBTell us what you think of this episode The Podcast interviews Robin Varley, cricketer, club official and administrator about his book, 'All That Could Be Desired - The History of Cricket in Aberystwyth 1830 to 1997'. Robin talks about famous local cricketers, famous families and names of the past who were significant in the development of the game there AND about his own not insignificant contribution to cricket in Aberystwyth. This is followed by an interview with Dr Andrew Hignell of t...
Yes Ministers
September 23, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBTell us what you think of this episode Current First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, his predecessor, Carwyn Jones and Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething share their memories and thoughts about the game of cricket. There is talk of great players, great matches and what is it about cricket that is so special. There are also stories of Glamorgan cricketers staying over at the Gething's house in Zambia, Mark Drakefords grandfather falling asleep at Lords and Carwyn...
The Two Tonys
September 18, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBTell us what you think of this episode Tony Peters and Tony Davies are two of the volunteers who help out at the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket. Under the watchful eye of Chief Archivist Andrew Hignell they have busied themselves with cataloguing items for the museum as well as assisting with its journey towards accrditation as a museum. Thay talk about their experiences and some of the great cricketing stories they have discovered along the way including a lovely one about Tony Davies' fat...
The Asian Club Cricket Experience
September 04, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBTell us what you think of this episode Hear Asian club cricketers Riaz Anwar and Mohammed Rafhan talk about their involvement in club cricket in Cardiff in the 1970s and also hear the story of Imran Hassan, a talented schoolboy cricketer who was denied a first contract with Glamorgan because he did not have British nationality and who ended up giving up on his dream of becoming a professional cricketer.
Disability Cricket
August 28, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBTell us what you think of this episode We hear Richard Hill of the ECB outline the history of disability cricket and its current set up. Leshia Hawkins and Les Randall of Cricket Wales talk about the past achievements and present goals of those organising the game in the principality. We hear from two of the Wales Disability Cricket Team Squad who visited Sri Lanka last year. Cian Davies and Chris Margetts talk openly about their disability and their reasons for enjoying cricket as a ...
Prem Sisodiya: Glamorgan's first ever Welsh born Asian cricketer
August 21, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBTell us what you think of this episode Prem talks with museum volunteer Jan Gray about his childhood, getting into cricket and being a role model for other aspiring young Asian cricketers. We discuss the impact of three world class Pakistani cricketers on the Glamorgan scene: Majid Khan, Javed Miandad and Waqar Younis. In our 'My club, Our story' feature, three of the Gowerton Cricket Club team that won the Village Cup at Lords in 1975 join us to talk about their memories of the day.
Pontypridd Cricket Club - 150 NOT OUT
August 14, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBTell us what you think of this episode Pontypridd Crcicket Club is in its 150th year. Local Librarian Edwina Smart guides us through a potted look at its history. Ex players Roy Hope and Tony Hallett talk about their experiences of playing for the club and their thoughts on cricket from the 1950s right up to today. Some noteworthy ex sportsmen make guest appearances wishing the club all the best in their anniversary year.
Tre-gŵyr yn mynd i Lord's
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBTell us what you think of this episode Y gohebydd criced Edward Bevan sy'n cofio'n ôl i'w ddyddiau'n chwarae i dîm Tre-gŵyr i Lord's, nid unwaith ond dwy, yng nghanol y 1970au. Enillodd y clwb dlws Cwpan y Pentrefi ar eu hail gynnig. Crynodeb Saesneg i ddilyn. In a welsh language interview, journalist Edward Bevan re-counts his experiences as a player with Gowerton Cricket Club when they went to Lords not once but twice in the mid 1970s. The club won the Village Cup Trophy on their second...
Gowerton Go to Lords
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn a welsh language interview, journalist Edward Bevan re-counts his experiences as a player with Gowerton Cricket Club when they went to Lords not once but twice in thew mid 1970s. The club won the Village Cup Trophy on their second attempt. The interview is followed by a brief engliah language discussion.
Tre-gŵyr yn mynd i Lord's / Gowerton go to Lord's
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBY gohebydd criced Edward Bevan sy'n cofio'n ôl i'w ddyddiau'n chwarae i dîm Tre-gŵyr i Lord's, nid unwaith ond dwy, yng nghanol y 1970au. Enillodd y clwb dlws Cwpan y Pentrefi ar eu hail gynnig. Crynodeb Saesneg i ddilyn. In a welsh language interview, journalist Edward Bevan re-counts his experiences as a player with Gowerton Cricket Club when they went to Lords not once but twice in thew mid 1970s. The club won the Village Cup Trophy on their second attempt. The interview is followed by ...
Albert Francis MBE. Groundsman and charity fundraiser extraordinairre
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBTell us what you think of this episode The inaugaral Podcast of the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast presented by Alun Rhys Chivers and Stephen Hedges. Albert talks about his memories of being a groundsman at both Cardiff Arms Park and Sophia Gardens as well as his thoughts on rugby and cricket.