A Proper Village Vodcast
BLOOD, SWEAT & PEARS is weekly vodcast powered by The Lamb & Flag, Worcester covering the full sweep of cricket across Worcestershire, from grassroots heroes to elite performers, this series brings you the voices, stories, and passion behind the game we all love.
Hosted by BBC’s Jim Dale and Worcestershire CCC’s Sam Rhymes, each episode dives into the people and moments shaping the cricketing landscape across the county.
Time to Get Involved!
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We want to hear from you
We want to hear your stories from the boundary rope!
If you’ve got anything you think we should know whether it’s about the scruffiest kit going, or someone who absolutely refuses to field anywhere but slip – we’d love to hear about your weekend of cricket.
SEND YOUR STORIES!
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Westons Bright Cider
Time to nominate someone whose day with the bat, ball, or in the field went a bit… pear-shaped?
The winner of Mister or Misses Bright Cider will receive a case of cider from Herefordshire Westons Cider and Two Vitality Blast Tickets.
NOMINATE NOW!
EPISODE NO. 13
Fashion, Fiancés and Fledging Tailenders
In episode thirteen, the guys were left one short again…
EPISODE NO. 12
Bromyard Brilliance and Bizarre Bowling
In episode twelve, Sam and Jim were joined by Lisa Tierney from Coombs Wood CC.
EPISODE NO. 11
Wagging Tails and The Summer Holiday Curse
In episode eleven, Sam ran out of hair product, and Jim was joined by Ollie Ranscombe.
EPISODE NO. 10
Wasim Jaffer, Missing Jocks & Jibbing Hundreds
In episode Ten, Sam & Jim are joined by Jack Lewis from Himley CC.
EPISODE NO. 9
Hammerings, Hundreds & Woke Nonsense
In episode Nine, the guys are joined by Andy Wilks from Pershore CC.
EPISODE NO. 8
Converted Centuries, Close Calls & One Short
In episode Eight, Sam & Jim are left one short again as Carl White is poorly in bed…
EPISODE NO. 7
Jug Avoidance and Fantastic Figures
In episode severn, Sam & Jim are joined by Ben Hallam better know as the lad that Carlos Brathwaite smashed for 24 runs in 4 balls.
EPISODE NO.6
Terrific Tonkings and The 99 Club
In episode six, the guys are joined by Alex Wheeler from Old Elizabethans CC.
EPISODE NO.5
Tasty Teas & Platinum Ducks
In episode five, Sam Rhymes is joined by two Women’s Rapids players to discuss this week’s cricket!
EPISODE NO.4
NINEfers, Cracking Names and an Astwood Ban
In episode four the guys take us through some incredible bowling spells and discover some amazing names.
EPISODE NO.3
Aussie Influence and Nervous Nineties
In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Pears, we’re joined by Spencer White from Astwood Bank Cricket Club.
EPISODE NO.2
Incorrect Kit, Thumpings and Thrillers
In episode two we are joined by Liam Phelan from Redditch Cricket Club to take a look through this weekend’s results.
EPISODE NO.1
Bendy Jenny, Double Hundreds and Dodgy Shots
In this first episode we are joined by Andy Alexander of Astwood Bank Cricket Club to talk club culture, community cricket, and what makes local cricket in Worcestershire so special.
The Guest Cap Gallery
