Matt Appleby’s new book, “Lost Cricket Stickers”.
Daren Mootoo‘s special guest this week is Matthew Appleby, editor of Horticulture Week and journalist for The Guardian follows up on “How to be a Cricket Fan” with his new book “Lost Cricket Stickers“, a look back to 1983, when Panini published a sticker album featuring English county cricket players and how much has changed in the years since. It’s a great read and you can get your copy here:
With a week to go until the start of the English First Class season, it’s a very busy time, as excitement builds. We report on England Women’s series win in New Zealand, the IPL is off to an explosive start and wade into the debate as Durham’s CEO labels county members “Luddites”. There’s the latest news from around the counties and we celebrate Hornchurch CC’s win in Spain, crowning them champions of Europe.
All the usual features, chat and music this week from:
Fun Boy Three – “Our Lips Are Sealed”
Bob Marley & The Wailers – “Jamming”
Heaven 17 – Temptation
Show first broadcast Thursday, 28th. March 2024 on Phoenix 98FM.