Sheds, kippers and the odd faux pas - how the TMS team delivered commentary in unique circumstances
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TMS producer Adam Mountford details the challenges - and fun - involved in delivering radio commentary from bedrooms and attics across the country.
Well this make do and mend attitude seems to be on to something.
Now what was that about the BBC saving money?
Now what was that about the BBC saving money?
Well done Aggers! - that one is up there with the leg over incident.
Stopped listening to TMS years ago.
unlucky
Morning Shieldgirl ... Hope all well seen some of your postings.
Yes at times you have not missed much depending on the Commentary team but we all have favourite though.
Plenty of Cricket happening to keep all busy and occupied.
Yes at times you have not missed much depending on the Commentary team but we all have favourite though.
Plenty of Cricket happening to keep all busy and occupied.
TMS commentators are both super genius' and funny at the same time
As I get older I realise experience is anything and even if you weren't very good (and let's face it Aggers was a very fringe test player) and maybe especially so you appreciate true talent having been so close to it
Wisdom is everything in cricket (pun intended) a fact the ridiculous clueless Eng board appear to have forgotten
As I get older I realise experience is anything and even if you weren't very good (and let's face it Aggers was a very fringe test player) and maybe especially so you appreciate true talent having been so close to it
Wisdom is everything in cricket (pun intended) a fact the ridiculous clueless Eng board appear to have forgotten
Stopped listening to TMS years ago.
Good - at least they didnt all sit on a jet, fly to Sri Lanka & stay in hotels (expenses inc) at our expense. Shows it can be done & there is no need for staff to be present - like the rest of us, work can be done from home, remotely.
I hope it's the future for TMS coverage for winter tours. But I doubt it, they all love their winter jollies in the sun.
I hope it's the future for TMS coverage for winter tours. But I doubt it, they all love their winter jollies in the sun.
Lucky you working ....
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
Stopped listening to TMS years ago.
Stopped listening to TMS years ago.
Good - at least they didnt all sit on a jet, fly to Sri Lanka & stay in hotels (expenses inc) at our expense. Shows it can be done & there is no need for staff to be present - like the rest of us, work can be done from home, remotely.
I hope it's the future for TMS coverage for winter tours. But I doubt it, they all love their winter jollies in the sun.
I hope it's the future for TMS coverage for winter tours. But I doubt it, they all love their winter jollies in the sun.
Lucky you working ....
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
Think TMS did a great job. Before all this tech what do people think they did in the past? Pre Arlott etc?
Over the Phone lines and carrier pigeons we think.
Yes Technology has helped massively for all to benefit from bringing at times joy and laughter too many and obviously sorrow when we lose or their player is playing rubbish etc.
Yes had to wait following day to read about it now happens and click their it is.
Yes Technology has helped massively for all to benefit from bringing at times joy and laughter too many and obviously sorrow when we lose or their player is playing rubbish etc.
Yes had to wait following day to read about it now happens and click their it is.
Over the Phone lines and carrier pigeons we think.
Yes Technology has helped massively for all to benefit from bringing at times joy and laughter too many and obviously sorrow when we lose or their player is playing rubbish etc.
Yes had to wait following day to read about it now happens and click their it is.
Yes Technology has helped massively for all to benefit from bringing at times joy and laughter too many and obviously sorrow when we lose or their player is playing rubbish etc.
Yes had to wait following day to read about it now happens and click their it is.
Life without TMS would be a much less enjoyable life. Many thanks to all of you.
Please ignore the views of the cynics on here who know the price of everything and the value of nothing. If you don't like cricket or TMS that's fine - but please go elsewhere and post something positive on things you do like.
Please ignore the views of the cynics on here who know the price of everything and the value of nothing. If you don't like cricket or TMS that's fine - but please go elsewhere and post something positive on things you do like.
Absolute ridiculous selection by selectors to replace Broad with an ageing Anderson when there is a 26 year old Olly Stone fit quickie.All it does is deprive Stone of much needed test experience for the future when he is clearly good enough to warrant a place.
As said the other day Jim an agreement or compromise would have been made with these guys seeing as taking several quicks as they say.
You cannot please all with a squad and keeping your seniors happy is a key to a happy dressing room.
Imagine Broad and Anderson being in strops and dummies everywhere as the media would like to report.
JR hints at Woakes and Stone too
You cannot please all with a squad and keeping your seniors happy is a key to a happy dressing room.
Imagine Broad and Anderson being in strops and dummies everywhere as the media would like to report.
JR hints at Woakes and Stone too
Think they must have showed Jimmy your posting and see what has happened.
We keep the faith and one day Olly get his chance.
We keep the faith and one day Olly get his chance.
Absolute ridiculous selection by selectors to replace Broad with an ageing Anderson when there is a 26 year old Olly Stone fit quickie.All it does is deprive Stone of much needed test experience for the future when he is clearly good enough to warrant a place.
As said the other day Jim an agreement or compromise would have been made with these guys seeing as taking several quicks as they say.
You cannot please all with a squad and keeping your seniors happy is a key to a happy dressing room.
Imagine Broad and Anderson being in strops and dummies everywhere as the media would like to report.
JR hints at Woakes and Stone too
You cannot please all with a squad and keeping your seniors happy is a key to a happy dressing room.
Imagine Broad and Anderson being in strops and dummies everywhere as the media would like to report.
JR hints at Woakes and Stone too
So the seniors are the prima Donna's? Andersin is almost 40.Stone should not be missing out to a 39 year old.
Lucky you working ....
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
Love listening to cricket on the radio, a morale booster
And, no, when we are back to "normal" I wouldn't go for the idea that commentators should be permanently based from home
It's the same idiocy from people who think that offices are now a thing of the past. Working from home is there to help you manage a hectic life, not a permanent life choice
Some people are just jealous of commentators
And, no, when we are back to "normal" I wouldn't go for the idea that commentators should be permanently based from home
It's the same idiocy from people who think that offices are now a thing of the past. Working from home is there to help you manage a hectic life, not a permanent life choice
Some people are just jealous of commentators
At the risk of going off topic, this pandemic has proved that 90% of office workers can adequately do the job from home. If you were running a business, why wouldn't you reduce the overheads and costs involved in renting an office? I'm certain we'll see a hugely reduced residency of office space, even when things are "back to normal".
You're doing a brilliant job. Also really enjoyed the ABC coverage of Aus v India
Yes, the ABC broadcasts were excellent Love Jim Maxwell!
Brought in a microwave to warm up kippers? Surely the producer knows it's an unspoken faux pas to warm up fish in the office!
Love listening to cricket on the radio, a morale booster
And, no, when we are back to "normal" I wouldn't go for the idea that commentators should be permanently based from home
It's the same idiocy from people who think that offices are now a thing of the past. Working from home is there to help you manage a hectic life, not a permanent life choice
Some people are just jealous of commentators
And, no, when we are back to "normal" I wouldn't go for the idea that commentators should be permanently based from home
It's the same idiocy from people who think that offices are now a thing of the past. Working from home is there to help you manage a hectic life, not a permanent life choice
Some people are just jealous of commentators
At the risk of going off topic, this pandemic has proved that 90% of office workers can adequately do the job from home. If you were running a business, why wouldn't you reduce the overheads and costs involved in renting an office? I'm certain we'll see a hugely reduced residency of office space, even when things are "back to normal".
I can't pick that apart in 400 characters, so I'm not going to even bother.
There was a comment below about BBC spending and commentators good on 'jollies'
There was a comment below about BBC spending and commentators good on 'jollies'
Stopped listening to TMS years ago.
At the risk of going off topic, this pandemic has proved that 90% of office workers can adequately do the job from home. If you were running a business, why wouldn't you reduce the overheads and costs involved in renting an office? I'm certain we'll see a hugely reduced residency of office space, even when things are "back to normal".
Lucky you working ....
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
Yes it can be done as I guess but we wait for a Technical failure that they are unable to see then all up the Swanny.
TMS is a saviour at the moment or has been to keep all posted on the happenings so not be happy folk.
Yes see what joys they bring us in the Morning along with the England Team.
True and yes think many coverage aspects now will be limited to the bare necessities as they say.
Least we are having coverage which is the main point and we are all happy as can be.
Least we are having coverage which is the main point and we are all happy as can be.
Hard work? Really? Only the early starts.
As said the other day Jim an agreement or compromise would have been made with these guys seeing as taking several quicks as they say.
You cannot please all with a squad and keeping your seniors happy is a key to a happy dressing room.
Imagine Broad and Anderson being in strops and dummies everywhere as the media would like to report.
JR hints at Woakes and Stone too
You cannot please all with a squad and keeping your seniors happy is a key to a happy dressing room.
Imagine Broad and Anderson being in strops and dummies everywhere as the media would like to report.
JR hints at Woakes and Stone too
That's sport for you at International level in fact any level at times.
It's not pretty at times but sure Olly get his time and prove his worth.
It's not pretty at times but sure Olly get his time and prove his worth.
i thought it was good im sure theyll do the same for the ashes next year save the license fee money as they have shown they can do it without flying out
I'd prefer commentators to be at the match, experiencing the atmosphere first hand, assuming crowds are back in full, seeing conditions themselves, rather than sitting in their garden shed looking at a feed through a lap top. Whilst sat in this pants.
Otherwise I can just switch the TV on and turn the sound off.
But, hey, that's just me.
Otherwise I can just switch the TV on and turn the sound off.
But, hey, that's just me.
Grumpy so and so. The BBC license fee represents outstanding value for money!
Brought in a microwave to warm up kippers? Surely the producer knows it's an unspoken faux pas to warm up fish in the office!
i thought it was good im sure theyll do the same for the ashes next year save the license fee money as they have shown they can do it without flying out
I'd prefer commentators to be at the match, experiencing the atmosphere first hand, assuming crowds are back in full, seeing conditions themselves, rather than sitting in their garden shed looking at a feed through a lap top. Whilst sat in this pants.
Otherwise I can just switch the TV on and turn the sound off.
But, hey, that's just me.
Otherwise I can just switch the TV on and turn the sound off.
But, hey, that's just me.
Why? They were perfectly ok commentating from home? Don't get the preoccupation with "being there", especially when there are no supporters allowed to attend (ie zero atmosphere).
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
Great innovation guys. Yes there is some atmosphere missing as you can't describe the little stuff going in the ground or wherever, or stories from the hotel or dinner the previous evening etc, which is a wonderful feature of TMS commentaries. But under difficult circumstances it's been a job very well done by you all. Hope Aggers's dog is awake for the next test!!
i thought it was good im sure theyll do the same for the ashes next year save the license fee money as they have shown they can do it without flying out
So the seniors are the prima Donna's? Andersin is almost 40.Stone should not be missing out to a 39 year old.
I very much preferred this to last winters "Cricket Social". Full marks for a super performance from Aggers and the team. Not too sure what John Arlott would have made of all this technology though!
Looks like it will be back to the 'Cricket Social' or something very like it for the upcoming series in India for which talksport have the radio broadcasting rights. Talksports coverage will of course be fine for some. Nothing personal but I find Gough, Batty, Harmison and a few of the others hard going.
Well our hands are tied over that matter as commercial aspects and money I guess.
Although it's better then nothing I we shall say.
Although it's better then nothing I we shall say.
Cricket Social was rubbish.
The team did a fantastic job, I usually tuned in about 5.00 am. It has been mentioned that having an aerial or overall view of the ground would be an advantage so could it not be arranged with the TV providers to have a static camera at the commentary point, picture for commentators only that gives a constant panoramic picture.
TMS is a British and worldwide institution, I cant thank enough the BBC, producers & commentators on their wonderful, informative, funny and pragmatic musings on the beautiful game which is Cricket & every other topic which regularly comes into their minds. I await with relish the opportunity to listen to these fantastic broadcasters do an amazing job in difficult circumstances. THANKYOU!!
Because I've had TMS on the car radio since the Arlott, Johnston days, my wife, who originally knew little about the game, just enjoyed the banter and now always wants to listen to it rather than putting on music. It's worth the BBC licence fee alone. Also a couple of years ago for my birthday she booked two tickets (yes, for us both) at one of the Agnew & Lloyd evenings and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Morning Shieldgirl ... Hope all well seen some of your postings.
Yes at times you have not missed much depending on the Commentary team but we all have favourite though.
Plenty of Cricket happening to keep all busy and occupied.
Yes at times you have not missed much depending on the Commentary team but we all have favourite though.
Plenty of Cricket happening to keep all busy and occupied.
True all of then have their little traits or quirks .
Passes the day superbly or night time or even helps sleep soundly too then wonder why strange dreams happen.
Passes the day superbly or night time or even helps sleep soundly too then wonder why strange dreams happen.
For a long time I didn't even realise that they weren't there.... idiot....It was when Bumble talked about the binmen that the penny dropped. There is no commentary team like them and they've been going for decades.
At the risk of going off topic, this pandemic has proved that 90% of office workers can adequately do the job from home. If you were running a business, why wouldn't you reduce the overheads and costs involved in renting an office? I'm certain we'll see a hugely reduced residency of office space, even when things are "back to normal".
Over the Phone lines and carrier pigeons we think.
Yes Technology has helped massively for all to benefit from bringing at times joy and laughter too many and obviously sorrow when we lose or their player is playing rubbish etc.
Yes had to wait following day to read about it now happens and click their it is.
Yes Technology has helped massively for all to benefit from bringing at times joy and laughter too many and obviously sorrow when we lose or their player is playing rubbish etc.
Yes had to wait following day to read about it now happens and click their it is.
I met Swanson in 1986 on a cricket holiday when he was 80. He staged a quiz and virtually all the questions were based on 30s 40s and 50s cricket. Was an interesting character
Brilliant from Aggers to get another gem to be repeated alongside "legover" for years to come.
Looks like it will be back to the 'Cricket Social' or something very like it for the upcoming series in India for which talksport have the radio broadcasting rights. Talksports coverage will of course be fine for some. Nothing personal but I find Gough, Batty, Harmison and a few of the others hard going.
Oh, no... :-(
I'd prefer commentators to be at the match, experiencing the atmosphere first hand, assuming crowds are back in full, seeing conditions themselves, rather than sitting in their garden shed looking at a feed through a lap top. Whilst sat in this pants.
Otherwise I can just switch the TV on and turn the sound off.
But, hey, that's just me.
Otherwise I can just switch the TV on and turn the sound off.
But, hey, that's just me.
Why? They were perfectly ok commentating from home? Don't get the preoccupation with "being there", especially when there are no supporters allowed to attend (ie zero atmosphere).
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
If you pay your licence fee you're paying 40 pence per day.
If you're not getting quality return for that, then stop paying it.
You don't have to pay it. Just don't use BBC services.
If you're not getting quality return for that, then stop paying it.
You don't have to pay it. Just don't use BBC services.
Brilliant from Aggers to get another gem to be repeated alongside "legover" for years to come.
I find it all rather sad, covering cricket this way when you lose the live coverage contract .
All very sad, but at least we had some cricket to watch and listen to each morning - a welcome relief from this virus madness
Doesn't bother me, i've got satellite sport up the ying-yang? Want some?
Err, not a broadcast rights issue (unlike when Aggers was briefly consigned to The Fort at Galle in times past). Perhaps read the article (and the news) to understand the issues? Well done Adam, Henry, Aggers and all for making sure that the show must go on.
Better sad that in Intensive Care. And I'm finding it cheering.
Why? They were perfectly ok commentating from home? Don't get the preoccupation with "being there", especially when there are no supporters allowed to attend (ie zero atmosphere).
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
I find it all rather sad, covering cricket this way when you lose the live coverage contract .
I find it all rather sad, covering cricket this way when you lose the live coverage contract .
I find it all rather sad, covering cricket this way when you lose the live coverage contract .
Not a new concept If I remember Talksport once covered a entire FIFA World Cup or European Championships Finals Tournament from their hotel rooms in the host country watching and commentating on the games via Television after being refused accreditation from the organisers.
Something resembling these guys gathered in a studio not long ago to talk about a Test they were watching on television, as Talksport had the radio broadcast rights. I preferred it to the Talksport version, which seems to only be accessible on a computer at the best of times. Best of all, I like to be able to listen on a radio.
Where to send the cake? Sponge to Salford? Battenburg or Black Forest to the Belvoir? Eclairs for Eleanor? Gateau to Galle for Angelo? Kebab to Kenninigton Oval for Tuffers!
I enjoy the commentary very much yet not as much as the old-timers of my boyhood and youth (born 1954). I cannot afford Paywall. Trouble is TMS for some reason does not always come to Bulgaria. It was unavailable for 1st SL test but I read it should be for test2.
Modern cannot matchold icons. Legends described the buildup to every ball. The present team waffle on, couldB a personal conversation.
Modern cannot matchold icons. Legends described the buildup to every ball. The present team waffle on, couldB a personal conversation.
Legovergate and now replaygate - the legacy of TMS just continues to grow!
Think that is what he says as prefers TMS to The Social.
Very much agree with you, Greenleader.
The score and each batsman's total should be broadcast at least once an over....if not more.
Many a time have switched on TMS and have had to wait 4 or 5 overs before knowing the score.
The bowling figures are now deemed not important and the field settings hardly ever mentioned.
Enjoy it, of course, but not a patch on what it used to be.
The score and each batsman's total should be broadcast at least once an over....if not more.
Many a time have switched on TMS and have had to wait 4 or 5 overs before knowing the score.
The bowling figures are now deemed not important and the field settings hardly ever mentioned.
Enjoy it, of course, but not a patch on what it used to be.
TMS is a proper National Treasure
I am convinced - and you will not move me on this - that TMS is the very, very best thing that the BBC does.
Of course such doyens as Arlott, Johnston and CMJ are gone, but some at least of the current crop recognise that they have a duty to sustain it for future generations, rather like an historic house. Get rid of Vaughan, pull Tuffnell's choke chain from time to time, and it'll be fine.
Of course such doyens as Arlott, Johnston and CMJ are gone, but some at least of the current crop recognise that they have a duty to sustain it for future generations, rather like an historic house. Get rid of Vaughan, pull Tuffnell's choke chain from time to time, and it'll be fine.
I find it all rather sad, covering cricket this way when you lose the live coverage contract .
What a shame you cannot shut Zaltzman up. He is becoming ridiculous with stupid statistics along the lines of this is only the 7th time on a Wednesday in January in Sri Lanka someone has taken 3 wickets on this ground. Bill Frindall never used to quote stupid stats
Crickey, he is an actual comedian and is doing a great job - most people are drawn to cricket as it is whimsically arcane; I feel his obscure stats are very much in the lighthearted spirit of TMS.
Zalt's a genius - his more esoteric stats are fun and intended to lighten the mood. Which I think they do. When it comes to more normal stats (partnerships, half centuries, 5-fors, etc) he is on the money. As good as Frindall was at that side of the job.
I besides Aggers, none of the present commentators have played at the top level or at the test grounds, that's why they waffle. To fill in they constantly call on the scorer to give them some total uninteresting fact so they got something to talk about. Perhaps they should call it Stats Match Special.
Tufnell and Vaughan have so the others are Sports writers whom it's their job. Yes waffle at times and actually forget to look up the info before commenting.
Then you find us folks on here passing comment.
Then you find us folks on here passing comment.
Agree with you and the Scorer Andrew Zaltzman is becoming an unbearable listen as he bigs up his own minor part at EVERY opportunity
Simon Mann is a fabulous broadcaster. He's been at cricket grounds commentating for the last 20+ years, is hugely knowledgeable, calm and asks the experts questions that lead to insightful answers. Commentating takes a lot of skill and it's common across all sports (football, tennis, etc) to have specialist commentators separate from expert summarisers.
Not a new concept If I remember Talksport once covered a entire FIFA World Cup or European Championships Finals Tournament from their hotel rooms in the host country watching and commentating on the games via Television after being refused accreditation from the organisers.
Something resembling these guys gathered in a studio not long ago to talk about a Test they were watching on television, as Talksport had the radio broadcast rights. I preferred it to the Talksport version, which seems to only be accessible on a computer at the best of times. Best of all, I like to be able to listen on a radio.
The Cricket Social was an (in my opinion) ill-fated attempt to challenge Talksport with something just a bit more - well - social (to appeal to a "punditry fan"). I listened for a bit, thought it was frustrating as I wanted to follow the game, even allowing for the (yes, very poor) Talksport commentary,
TS should be banned unless they put it on a mainstream band where you can actually receive it.
TS should be banned unless they put it on a mainstream band where you can actually receive it.
I besides Aggers, none of the present commentators have played at the top level or at the test grounds, that's why they waffle. To fill in they constantly call on the scorer to give them some total uninteresting fact so they got something to talk about. Perhaps they should call it Stats Match Special.
Tufnell and Vaughan are summarisers not commentators.
Vaughan predicted that Australia would beat India 4-0 in the recent test series !
Vaughan predicted that Australia would beat India 4-0 in the recent test series !
I besides Aggers, none of the present commentators have played at the top level or at the test grounds, that's why they waffle. To fill in they constantly call on the scorer to give them some total uninteresting fact so they got something to talk about. Perhaps they should call it Stats Match Special.
Cricket Social was rubbish.
If you pay your licence fee you're paying 40 pence per day.
If you're not getting quality return for that, then stop paying it.
You don't have to pay it. Just don't use BBC services.
If you're not getting quality return for that, then stop paying it.
You don't have to pay it. Just don't use BBC services.
To be fair, the BBC did not "throw cricket under the bus around the year 2000"; the powers that be at the ECB wanted broadcasters - Channel 4 and Sky - to drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century, hence the loss of the TV contract in 1998 and they were not invited to tender at its first renewal around 2001-2002.
Tufnell and Vaughan have so the others are Sports writers whom it's their job. Yes waffle at times and actually forget to look up the info before commenting.
Then you find us folks on here passing comment.
Then you find us folks on here passing comment.
They do chip in with some commentry all be it little but at least there is some actual Been there, done that cricket knowledge as you say it's better than none.
Vaughan just being polite adding him in but as we know he just likes to stir it up.
Vaughan just being polite adding him in but as we know he just likes to stir it up.
Tufnell and Vaughan are summarisers not commentators.
Vaughan predicted that Australia would beat India 4-0 in the recent test series !
Vaughan predicted that Australia would beat India 4-0 in the recent test series !
I was never really interested in Cricket until I discovered Aggers and the TMS team on BBC radio... I now eagerly await test cricket to hear the passion, knowledge, jokes, as well as broadcasting highs and lows! To hear the efforts gone to by the whole production team to deliver such a seamless and quality show during these crazy times really does make me thankful to them all. Well done!
My concern that in order to ensure the TMS team would continue to enjoy invitations to warm exotic counties during future tours the commentators would make a complete self-sabotaging hash of it proved largely misplaced.......
I besides Aggers, none of the present commentators have played at the top level or at the test grounds, that's why they waffle. To fill in they constantly call on the scorer to give them some total uninteresting fact so they got something to talk about. Perhaps they should call it Stats Match Special.
Simon Mann is a fabulous broadcaster. He's been at cricket grounds commentating for the last 20+ years, is hugely knowledgeable, calm and asks the experts questions that lead to insightful answers. Commentating takes a lot of skill and it's common across all sports (football, tennis, etc) to have specialist commentators separate from expert summarisers.
What a shame you cannot shut Zaltzman up. He is becoming ridiculous with stupid statistics along the lines of this is only the 7th time on a Wednesday in January in Sri Lanka someone has taken 3 wickets on this ground. Bill Frindall never used to quote stupid stats
Agreed yes his stats are brilliant for the pub (once they re open) bores
What a shame you cannot shut Zaltzman up. He is becoming ridiculous with stupid statistics along the lines of this is only the 7th time on a Wednesday in January in Sri Lanka someone has taken 3 wickets on this ground. Bill Frindall never used to quote stupid stats
He is far from a genius
Well I for one congratulate all involved. To lie in my comfortable bed with 2 quilts listening to TMS is what make this sad time a happy time.. It takes me back to all those years of listening to Ashes battles in the early morn to the victory in the gloom in India.. TMS has been the greatest constant in my life through my 59 years. Long may it continue.. and thank you..
It was all done so well I didn't know they weren't in Sri Lanka until Aggers mentioned it.
I don't wish to be patronising, but Well Done.
(Also, only the BBC would put this amount of time and effort into what is after all, a niche event)
I don't wish to be patronising, but Well Done.
(Also, only the BBC would put this amount of time and effort into what is after all, a niche event)
Cricket is hardly a niche event
Why? They were perfectly ok commentating from home? Don't get the preoccupation with "being there", especially when there are no supporters allowed to attend (ie zero atmosphere).
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
As a licence fee payer it annoys me to see the BBC chucking money around on foreign travel when it's unnecessary, when the rest of us are making ends meet.
Very much agree with you, Greenleader.
The score and each batsman's total should be broadcast at least once an over....if not more.
Many a time have switched on TMS and have had to wait 4 or 5 overs before knowing the score.
The bowling figures are now deemed not important and the field settings hardly ever mentioned.
Enjoy it, of course, but not a patch on what it used to be.
The score and each batsman's total should be broadcast at least once an over....if not more.
Many a time have switched on TMS and have had to wait 4 or 5 overs before knowing the score.
The bowling figures are now deemed not important and the field settings hardly ever mentioned.
Enjoy it, of course, but not a patch on what it used to be.
To be fair, the BBC did not "throw cricket under the bus around the year 2000"; the powers that be at the ECB wanted broadcasters - Channel 4 and Sky - to drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century, hence the loss of the TV contract in 1998 and they were not invited to tender at its first renewal around 2001-2002.
Yes, the ABC broadcasts were excellent Love Jim Maxwell!
It’s up there with BBC weatherman Nick Miller discussing his gaming hobby with Chris Hawkins on 6 music ??