Fleming’s first interview & County Championship finale

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   25 Sep 2026 · 20 min

   Kevin Pietersen - back in England colours

   Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is back on England duty, this time as a mentor, and tells Henry Moeran he's "absolutely loving" his time working with the side.

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   24 Sep 2026 · 27 min

   Mark Wood's greatest hits

   Simon Mann is alongside former England fast bowler Mark Wood in the week he announces his retirement from international cricket. Wood discuss is favourite moments in an England shirt, including *that* Usman Khawaja dismissal in the 2023 Ashes.

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   22 Sep 2026 · 25 min

   Fast, furious, and finished - Mark Wood retires

   Mark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt. Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England opener, and teammate of Mark Wood, Dawid Malan, as well as BBC Sport journalist Matt Henry to discuss Wood’s career after the bowler announced his retirement from international cricket.

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   20 Sep 2026 · 34 min

   “Beat the Aussies” is goal for Fleming

   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 coach Brendon McCullum. There’s also analysis from Test Match Special commentator Alison Mitchell & former Test player Dawid Malan.

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   17 Sep 2026 · 45 min

   Explosive England seal T20 series against Sri Lanka

   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.

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   16 Sep 2026 · 36 min

   View from the Boundary - Count Binface aka Jon Harvey.

   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.

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   7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 6 minNew

   TMS Top 10: Cricket scandals

   Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Andy Zaltzman to debate the biggest scandals to rock the cricketing world. From Pakistan's spot-fixing, to Hansie Cronje's match-fixing. Australia's sandpapergate in South Africa, to Michael Atherton's 'dirt in the pocket'. We reveal the biggest cricket scandal - as voted for by YOU.

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   5 Oct 2026 · 46 min

   The Women in Whites

   Dr Raf Nicolson reveals the untold story of the history of Women’s Cricket in England. After a historic summer with a home World Cup and a first ever Women’s Test played at Lord’s Daniel Norcross and Alison Mitchell chat with Dr Raf Nicolson one of the leading writers and historians on the Women’s game. We hear about some of the huge characters who were pioneers of Women’s cricket including Edith Bakewell and Rachael Heyhoe-Flint and we discover how the women’s game has often led the way with the invention of roundarm bowling, the first World Cup, the first T20 international and the first…

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   1 Oct 2026 · 46 min

   Behind the scenes at the PCA Awards

   Stephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London. We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig Overton and Sophie Luff. We also chat with young player of the year Sonny Baker plus two other bowlers trying to establish themselves in the full England side Sam Cook and Henry Crocombe. We’re also joined by England spinner Charlie Dean who found herself leading the team for much of hugely significant summer for the women’s side and Kate Cross who was one of those players honoured at the awards for her contribution…

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    28 Sep 2026 · 28 min

    2026 – A tumultuous summer

    The TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season. Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt Henry from the BBC website to discuss the themes of the summer. From the dramatic demise of Bazball to the rise of the men’s T20 side. From a home Women’s World Cup to the revamped Hundred.

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