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  • The 2005 Ashes: Settling The Score
    To mark the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Ashes, Test Match Special has collaborated with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra to tell the story of the greatest series of all time.Through a specially curated playlist performed by the Philharmonic, TMS archive, and narration from legendary actor Charles Dance, we’re taken back to a time when the nation went cricket mad.Glenn McGrath treading on the ball, the thrilling finish at Edgbaston, thousands locked out at Old Trafford, Gary Pratt’s runout of Ricky Ponting, and that famous final day at the Oval are all remembered, as is the bus journey through London the day after.And there’s also space for the Philharmonic’s performance of BBC Cricket iconic theme music – Soul Limbo.Music performed:SCENESET: Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Montagues and Capulets LORD’S: Camille Pepin: Les Eaux Celestes for orchestra, movements 2 & 3 EDGBASTON: Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5, last movement INTERLUDE: John Adams: Tromba Lontana OLD TRAFFORD: Gustav Holst: The Planets, Uranus TRENT BRIDGE: John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine SHANE WARNE INTERLUDE: Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka, The Shrovetide Fair, Dance of the Coachmen and Grooms OVAL: Hubert Parry, arr. Elgar: JerusalemandFelix Mendelssohn: Symphony no. 3, 4th movement CELEBRATIONS/TRAFALGAR SQUARE: Georges Bizet: Carmen, prelude REFLECTIONS: Thomas Ades: Arcadiana, Movement 6, O Albion CREDITS: Soul Limbo, arr. Peter Willmott
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  • England v India: Stokes takes five as pressure builds on India
    Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Prakash Wakankar to react to a strong day for England at Old Trafford. Plus, we hear from Zak Crawley.
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  • No Balls: India legend Smriti Mandhana
    Alex Hartley and Kate Cross are joined by India legend Smriti Mandhana to discuss where her love of cricket began, captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore in the WPL and what Kate Cross is like as a teammate. Plus she answers some listener questions.
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  • England v India: Dawson strikes on tight first day
    Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan to discuss the first day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Plus, we hear from England’s Liam Dawson.
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  • England v India: The "spirit of cricket" debate rages on
    BBC cricket commentator Henry Moeran is joined by India commentator Prakash Wakankar and BBC Sport cricket writer Matt Henry to preview the fourth men's Test match at Old Trafford where England lead 2-1.India captain Shubman Gill accused England of acting contrary to the "spirit of cricket" with time-wasting tactics that sparked a number of confrontations in the dramatic third Test at Lord's. Whereas England captain Ben Stokes stated that both teams 'never crossed the line'. The team debate the contradicting points of view and the sanctity of the "spirit of cricket".
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