Sir Geoffrey Boycott is one of England's greatest ever cricketers. From extremely humble beginnings in the terraced streets of the Yorkshire mining village of Fitzwilliam, he went on to play 108 Test matches for England, becoming the leading Test run scorer in the world and one of the game’s all-time greats. Now 85, and following a second brilliant career as a broadcaster - most notably on the BBC's Test Match Special and in India for Ten Sports - Sir Geoffrey is seriously ill. Diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time in July 2024, he is facing perhaps his greatest battle yet. The Telegraph's chief cricket correspondent, Nick Hoult, has had the privilege of getting to know Sir Geoffrey very well over the last two decades in his role as one of our esteemed cricket columnists, and he was recently invited to spend twenty four hours with him at his home in Cheshire. One of the game's most colourful, and at times controversial, characters; this new four-part special podcast series is Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s life in his own words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Geoffrey Boycott on TMS, broadcasting craft, and a second fight with throat cancer
Geoffrey Boycott reflects on his broadcasting years with the BBC and in India, what makes a strong commentator, and his bond with Jonathan Agnew. He also speaks candidly about living through a second battle with throat cancer and how he hopes to be remembered.
Sir Geoffrey on batting craft, Bazball doubts and a missed call from Harry Brook
The episode explores the art of batting through Sir Geoffrey’s eyes, alongside his blunt verdict on England’s modern approach. It also mixes in memories of Headingley 1981, big personalities like Ian Botham and Michael Holding, and an unexpected friendship with Brian Clough.
Boycott revisits England fallouts, famous wins, and his 100th hundred
Sir Geoffrey Boycott looks back on his England career, from favourite tours and memorable victories to the disputes that shaped his time in the side. The episode also follows his comeback in 1977, culminating in his hundredth hundred at Headingley against Australia.
Geoffrey Boycott tells his own story in a four-part special
Geoffrey Boycott is the focus of a new four-part series tracing his life in his own words. It promises a portrait of one of cricket’s most colourful and sometimes controversial figures, with the series arriving on 15th August.
Geoffrey Boycott’s path from Fitzwilliam streets to an England debut at 23
Geoffrey Boycott’s early life and rise in cricket are the focus here, from post-war Fitzwilliam to his England debut against Australia at 23. It traces the ambitions, friendships, and career gamble that shaped his journey to Yorkshire and beyond.
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