Charting the rise of the institutions that still dominate, former prime minister John Major reads from his book about cricket's past.

Recalling one of the game's most enduring figures, WG Grace, the former prime minister John Major reads from his book about cricket's past.

Moving on to the 20th century and the threat of war, the former prime minister reads from his book about cricket's rich past.

Uncovering the early forms of the game, the former prime minister John Major reads from his vivid book about cricket's rich past.

Tracing the game through the revolutionary 18th century, the former prime minister John Major reads from his book about cricket's past.