Tailenders

BBC Radio 5 Live
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Sep 24, 2018 • 53min

The Romance Special

It’s the much anticipated Tailenders ‘Romance Special’ featuring callers, dodgy impressions and another quiz from Mattchin. Go Well.
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Sep 13, 2018 • 36min

Let’s go to the pub

An impromptu pub recording captures reflections on a historic England–India Test and the electric Oval atmosphere. They revisit Alastair Cook's farewell and the poetic timing of a record wicket. Tactical cricket talk covers late bowling plans, stumping strategy and dressing-room celebrations. Listeners' calls, playful music comparisons and plans for live shows add humour and colour.
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Sep 5, 2018 • 45min

Ready, Steady….. Alastair Cook

Matchin Tendorka, occasional contributor and quizmaster, runs a playful 'Ready Steady Alastair Cook' quiz. Conversations revisit Cook's marathon innings, mentorship from Graham Gooch, dressing-room wit, and the challenge of opening in English conditions. Lighthearted debate over a farewell over and nostalgic reflections round out the chat.
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Aug 29, 2018 • 45min

Trophies, Trent Bridge and Tampons up the nose

Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson look back on the Tailenders victory over TMS, review the events at Trent Bridge and in ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ hear from a listener who had an unfortunate encounter with a bowling machine.
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Aug 14, 2018 • 42min

Vegas, Vaughan and Vulgar Language.

They relive a chaotic Test at Lord's and celebrate a stunning nine-wicket weekend. A viral post‑match line causes comedic fallout and plenty of bleeped banter. A caller files a Las Vegas shoe‑convention report and helps create a transatlantic cricket bingo. Plans and tactics for a charity match get debated, with bath‑side phone jokes and dressing‑room anecdotes sprinkled throughout.
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Aug 8, 2018 • 43min

Golf, Gifts and Glory

They relive a nail-biting Test finish and the electric Edgbaston atmosphere. A viral golf mishap gets told with comic detail. An astounding dental rescue and physio injury story gets discussed. Secret Santa gifts and a surprise birthday guitar spark warm reactions. Listeners’ embarrassing cricket tales provide comic relief and empathy.
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Jul 25, 2018 • 57min

The Pedal Board Episode

A deep dive into Felix’s enormous guitar pedalboard and the live-music ideas it sparks. Anecdotes about a spicy catchphrase that went viral and playful promo antics. Reflections on England’s white-ball form and World Cup readiness. A touching cricket memory about family bonding. Plenty of listener stories, comedy mishaps and match preview chat.
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Jul 17, 2018 • 34min

The Lord's Special

Three comedians explore the magic of Lord's turf, spotting cricket legends and sharing on-pitch reactions. They hunt for quick greetings from stars and swap awkward cricketing tales. Live music, a quirky quiz and a charity 100-ball match announcement add fun and chaos to their Lord's visit.
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Jul 5, 2018 • 46min

Our Jimmy and General Cricketing Sadness

Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White hear listeners tales of woe in ‘General Cricketing Sadness’, plus Mattchin has another new quiz show, but this time with prizes money can’t buy! Go Well!
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Jun 28, 2018 • 38min

The Quiz Show Edition

The hosts play a quiz game and review England's win over Australia. They discuss cricketers' hairiness, guitar playing, and how cricketers protect their bats. They also introduce a new segment called 'Best or Worst' and talk about the purpose of the show.

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