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.
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.
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Episodes
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Episode No.1 with Andy Alexander
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.
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Episode No.2 with Liam Phelan
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.
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Episode No.3 with Spencer White
Aussie Influence and Nervous Nineties
In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Pears, we’re joined by the legend that is Spencer White from Astwood Bank Cricket Club.
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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.
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Episode No.5 with Gwen Davies and Bryony Gillgrass
Tasty Teas & Platinum Ducks
In episode five, Sam Rhymes is joined by two Women’s Rapids players to discuss this week’s cricket!
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Episode No.6 with Alex Wheeler
Terrific Tonkings and The 99 Club
In episode six, the guys are joined by Alex Wheeler from Old Elizabethans CC.
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Episode No.7 with Ben Hallam
Jug Avoidance and Fantastic Figures
In episode severn, Sam & Jim are joined by Ben Hallam better known as the lad that Carlos Brathwaite smashed for 24 runs in 4 balls.
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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…
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Episode No.9 with Andy Wilks
Hammerings, Hundreds & Woke Nonsense
In episode Nine, the guys are joined by Andy Wilks from Pershore CC.
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Episode No.10 with Jack Lewis
Wasim Jaffer, Missing Jocks & Jibbing Hundreds
In episode Ten, Sam & Jim are joined by Jack Lewis from Himley CC.
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Episode No.11 with Ollie Ranscombe
Wagging Tails and The Summer Holiday Curse
In episode eleven, Sam ran out of hair product, and Jim was joined by Ollie Ranscombe.
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Episode No.12 with Lisa Tierney
Bromyard Brilliance and Bizarre Bowling
In episode twelve, Sam and Jim were joined by Lisa Tierney from Coombs Wood CC.
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Episode No.13
Poles, Pregnancy and Promotion on the Horizon
In episode thirteen, the guys were left one short again…
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Episode No.14 with Chris Jones
Fashion, Fiancés and Fledging Tailenders
On this week’s episode we were joined by the brilliant Chris Jones from Worcester Norton CC.
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Episode No.15 with Simon Trickett
Appraisals and Anchored Innings
A big episode this week as we were joined by Jim’s boss…
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Episode No.16
Wet, Wet and Wet behind the Ears
Jim’s baby finally arrives is a wet week for Worcestershire cricket!
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Episode No.17 with Charlie Foley
Coldplay, Controversy and Champions
Joined by a Champion from Stourport, Charlie Foley!
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Episode No.18
Promotions, Relegations and Title Celebrations
In the final episode of the season, the guys reflect on and discuss how each team has fared.
The Guest Cap Gallery
