Blood, Sweat & Pears

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!

  • 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!

  • 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.5

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.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.3

Aussie Influence and Nervous Nineties

In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Pears, we’re joined by Spencer White from Astwood Bank Cricket Club.

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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.

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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.

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