{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a75f6fc237988582ea98a57/6a8eee93872783b80024c1c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 3: The art of batting and why Bazball was \"crap\"","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a75f6fc237988582ea98a57/1787752451677-183d38a3-060e-4bb1-8b22-640e00298c30.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In episode three, Nick Hoult speaks to Sir Geoffrey about the art of batting, how modern cricket differs to his playing days, and what he makes of the current England side - as he reveals that Harry Brook's uncle asked him to help his nephew, but the England batsman never called.</p><p><br></p><p>Sir Geoffrey also remembers some of the great characters he played with and against, including Sir Ian Botham and Michael Holding, and recalls his favourite England match: the remarkable 1981 Ashes win at Headingley.</p><p><br></p><p>There are also recollections of an unlikely friendship with Brian Clough, with the two having become close whilst he managed Derby County.</p><p><br></p><p>Presenter: Nick Hoult</p><p>Producer: John Cadigan</p><p>Commissioning Editor: Louisa Wells</p><p>Sport Features Editor: Jake Goodwill</p><p>Head of Sport: Julian Bennetts</p><p>Music by John Cadigan</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why Ian Botham's 1981 Headingley heroics were his favourite moment</li><li>On \"crap\" England's missed chance to beat Australia in the Ashes last winter</li><li>How Harry Brook's uncle asked for his help, but the England batsman never called</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}