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We Taught the World to Play

on BBC Radio 4 FM

A series of six programmes about the British contribution to the world of sport.
4: Pitch a Wicket - Play at Cricket
Compiled by Paddy Feeny
At the beginning of the week during which England and The West Indies play the Second Test Match, John Arlott talks about the development of cricket, some of the great characters of the game and what it has meant to him: also With PERCY CHANDLER and SID PERRIN at a village cricket match.
Poems read by STEVE HODSON Producer MARTIN JENKINS

Contributors

Unknown:
Paddy Feeny
Talks:
John Arlott
Unknown:
Percy Chandler
Unknown:
Sid Perrin
Read By:
Steve Hodson
Producer:
Martin Jenkins

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