Geoffrey Boycott: An Extraordinary Innings

In this, the first episode of Geoffrey Boycott: An Extraordinary Innings, we chart the England and Yorkshire legend's rise from the post-war terraced streets of Fitzwilliam to making his debut for this country against Australia, aged just 23.Sir Geoffrey recounts playing cricket under gaslight with ambitions of representing Yorkshire, his childhood friendship with Michael Parkinson and Dickie Bird, and giving up his career in the civil service in order to play the game full-time.Presenter: Nick HoultProducer: John CadiganCommissioning Editor: Louisa WellsSport Features Editor: Jake GoodwillHead of Sport: Julian BennettsMusic by John CadiganHighlights:Growing up on the terraced streets of FitzwilliamChildhood friendship with Michael ParkinsonMaking his England debut aged 23

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. Coming 15th August.