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The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast

International Horse Racing and Cricket podcast hosted by Stephen Wallis. Listen in as I talk with the sports" stars from Newmarket and around the world. People and stories that move you.

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60:16

Ep 379 - Roland Butcher - Breaking Barriers - Live

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2025/12/07

In this special episode, recorded live at North Runcton Cricket Club on 22 October, host Stephen Wallis is joined by a true trailblazer of the game former England international Roland Butcher, the first Black cricketer ever to represent England. Stephen delves into Roland’s remarkable new autobiography Breaking Barriers: Barbados to England …and Back, exploring his early life in Barbados, his move to England at just 13, his rise through Middlesex CCC, and the moment he stepped onto the field for

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78:54

Who will win the Men's Ashes? - Part 5

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2025/11/18

In this final episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion’s special series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes, host Stephen Wallis brings together a diverse and insightful panel.Joining Stephen are Archie Bailey, young fast bowler with Durham CCC; The Master Eli, Zimbabwean cricket commentator; Jane Powell, current Yorkshire CCC President and former England captain and coach; and Richard Whitehead, author of Victory in Australia, the story of England’s triumphant 1954/55 Ashes tour. The series concludes

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65:35

Who will win the Men's Ashes? - Part 4

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2025/11/18

In the fourth episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Nottinghamshire’s Director of Cricket and former England selector Mick Newell, Peter Moore Head of Sport at Radio Woking, Rosa Simkin of Rosa Talks Ball, the former England over 60s captain Richard Merriman and Denis Musali, the Hon Secretary of the Uganda Cricket Association Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will

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40:58

Ep 378 - Paul Burnham - The Barmy Army - England's...

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2025/11/17

With the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth beginning on 21 November, The Paddock and The Pavilion turns its attention to the fans who bring colour, energy and song to every Ashes series — the Barmy Army. Host Stephen Wallis is joined by Paul Burnham, founder and chairman of the Barmy Army, to look back at how it all began in the mid-1990s, the origins of their name, and how the group has become England’s twelfth man — encouraging and inspiring the team wherever they play. Paul also talks

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58:42

Who will win the Men's Ashes? - Part 3

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2025/11/12

In the third episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Dennis Amiss, the former England opening batter, Leena Moin Aziz, Asia's first female cricket commentator, Andy Brown official painter at the 2025 Indian Premier League, Nick Andrews the England over 70s all rounder along with story tellers Jenni Douglass, the author of Tess & Sabotage at the SCG, and Felix Francis the master of the racing thriller.Together, they

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43:49

Ep 377 - Mark Campbell - Brothers, Cricket & The Ashes

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2025/11/10

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis continues the build-up to the Men’s Ashes with Mark Campbell popular radio host, sportscaster, and Station Manager at 89 7FM Perth, WA. Mark, the brother of former Australian wicketkeeper and current Durham CCC Head Coach Ryan Campbell, shares some great stories about their childhood and Ryan’s journey from Perth to international cricket. As the presenter of the Friday Free for All with Cambo, Mark also offers his insights on the

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35:09

Ep 376 - Kobus & Olena - A Unique Tour

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2025/11/06

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69:56

Ep 375 - Roland Butcher - Pressure on England bowlers...

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2025/11/04

Former England Test cricketer Roland Butcher joins Stephen Wallis on The Paddock and The Pavilion to preview The Ashes. Roland assesses England’s squad, their build-up to the series, and compares the strengths of both teams before offering his prediction for the iconic England versus Australia showdown beginning on 21 November. Throughout the show, he also answers listeners’ questions, sharing his expert insight into one of cricket’s greatest rivalries. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts,

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62:00

Who will win the Men's Ashes? - Part 2

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2025/10/31

In this next episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Tina Gough, the German International all rounder, Australian over 70s batter Murray Harrison , the Barmy Army trumpeter Simon Finch, leading National Hunt trainer Kim Bailey and David Tossell author of Blood on the Tracks, the story of England's 1974/75 tour of Australia.Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will

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35:18

Ep 374 - Kobus Olivier - It's just been overwhelming

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2025/10/29

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis takes a short break from the Ashes countdown to welcome back Kobus Olivier, CEO of the Ukraine Cricket Federation. Kobus has arrived at Rugby School with fellow coach Olena Kravchenko and seven young Ukrainian cricketers for a week-long tour of England. Olena shares her remarkable story from her early days as a dancer to becoming a cricket coach in a war-torn country. Following on from episode 370 with Kobus, this is another truly

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49:04

Ep 373 - Rick McCosker - A tour I will always remember

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2025/10/25

In this Ashes build-up edition of The Paddock and The Pavilion, we welcome back former Australian opening batter Rick McCosker, a key figure in Australian cricket during the 1970s and early 1980s.Fifty years on from his first visit to England, Rick looks back fondly on the summer of 1975, remembering not just the Ashes Tests but the whole tour from matches against the county sides to spending his days off exploring England with relatives, including visits to Derby, where his mother was

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53:06

Who will win the Men's Ashes? - Part 1

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2025/10/20

In this episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis begins his Ashes Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? He speaks to Rick McCosker, the former Australian opening batter; Chloe Hill, the Northamptonshire wicketkeeper-batter; Lee Smith, Head Coach of Cambridgeshire Women; Tim Wigmore, sports journalist at The Telegraph; and Kobus Olivier, the inspiring CEO of the Ukrainian Cricket Federation.Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who

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24:59

Ep 372 - Jenni Douglass - Sabotage at the SCG

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2025/10/16

As excitement builds for the opening Ashes Test on 21 November in Perth, The Paddock and The Pavilion heads to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Returning guest Jenni Douglass joins Stephen Wallis to talk about her latest children’s book, Tess and Sabotage at the SCG, featuring her cricket-loving detectives Tess Walker and Eddie Armstrong.Jenni discusses the inspiration behind this second adventure, the people who have supported her along the way including Cordelia Griffith, the Essex and London

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50:42

Ep 371 - Ross Greenwood - Death at Fakenham races

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2025/10/12

Crime writer and horse racing fan Ross Greenwood joins Stephen Wallis to discuss his latest novel, Death at Fakenham Races. Set against the backdrop of the horse racing world, this gripping thriller asks the question, “When everyone is lying, how do you catch a killer?”Ross talks about his background and the research that brought authenticity to the story. Plus, Stephen chats with David Hunter, the real Clerk of the Course at Fakenham Racecourse, who appears as himself in the book, to hear his

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Ep 370 - Kobus Olivier - I've never cancelled a session

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2025/10/06

In this special episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis speaks with Kobus Olivier, a South African cricket coach who has spent the past six years introducing cricket to children in Ukraine. Recorded in a Kyiv coffee shop on September 25, via zoom, Kobus shares his inspiring story of using cricket to support young people living through the trauma of war. He also looks ahead to a landmark tour of England at the end of October, a remarkable milestone for the children he has been

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Ep 369 - Henry Dwyer - End of season history maker?

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2025/10/01

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Australian trainer Henry Dwyer returns for the fifth time this season ahead of his mare Asfoora’s run in the prestigious Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp on Sunday.Asfoora is already a Group 1 winner in 2025, having taken the Nunthorpe Stakes at York in August, and now she has the chance to make history by becoming the first Australian horse trained in Australia to win in France. Henry has been a breath of fresh air over the past two European

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42:19

Ep 368 - Oli Hein - Longchamp Legends - Part 2

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2025/10/01

In part two of Longchamp Legends on The Paddock and the Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis is once again joined by author and former diplomat Oli Hein. This episode focuses on the great French winners of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, many of whom feature in Oli’s book Punch a Hole in the Wind. Oli also reveals who he considers to be the greatest of them all. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram

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Ep 367 - Oli Hein - Longchamp Legends - Part 1

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2025/10/01

The Paddock and The Pavilion presents Longchamp Legends, a two-part special celebrating the greatest winners of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. In Part 1, host Stephen Wallis is joined by author and former diplomat Oli Hein to revisit the Arc-winning champions from Great Britain, Ireland, and Italy, all of whom feature in his book Punch a Hole in the Wind. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram

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51:49

Ep 366 - Felix Francis - Dark Horse

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2025/09/28

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis is joined once again by bestselling author Felix Francis, the master of suspense and intrigue.Felix talks about his latest racing thriller, Dark Horse, sharing the background to the book, the research that went into it, and the return of one of his most popular characters, Sid Halley. Interview date 8 September 2025 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X,

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Ep 365 - Rosa Simkin - Can England turn it around

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2025/09/25

The 13th Women’s ODI World Cup begins on the 30th of September, with hosts India facing Sri Lanka in the opening match. It’s the first global tournament for the England team under new coach Charlotte Edwards, with Nat Sciver-Brunt leading the side as captain. In this episode, Stephen Wallis is joined by Rosa Simkin of Rosa Talks Ball and Northamptonshire’s Chloe Hill. Rosa shares her reaction to England’s squad selection and her thoughts on their chances in the subcontinent, while both Rosa and

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