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Celebrating Peter Tinniswood

Short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey.

The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		Omnibus 01-05		20040404 (BBC7) 20040405 (BBC7) 20040405 BT=0330 (BBC7)	It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey. It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey. It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey. It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey.
	01	Our Own Dear Queen	19810824	20040329 (BBC7) 20040330 (BBC7) 20050502 (BBC7) 20050503 (BBC7)	Robin Bailey reads the first of five stories from Peter Tinniswood's cricket tales. Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood.
	01 OF 5.	Our Own Dear Queen			Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood. Episode 1 of 5. Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood. Episode 1 of 5. Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood. Episode 1 of 5.
	02				A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5.
	02				A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5.
	02				A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5.
	03	The Lady Wife			Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5.
	04				What Do I Mean By? Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? By Peter Tinniswood and read by Robin Bailey. Episode 4 of 5.
	04				What Do I Mean By? Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? By Peter Tinniswood and read by Robin Bailey. Episode 4 of 5.
	04				What Do I Mean By? Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? By Peter Tinniswood and read by Robin Bailey. Episode 4 of 5.
	05	I Was There			Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. Episode 5 of 5. Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. Episode 5 of 5. Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. Episode 5 of 5.
AR	01	Polar Games	20030609	20030610 20040330 (BBC7) 20040331 (BBC7) 20050503 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7)	A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket.
AR	02	Polar Games	19810825	20040330 (BBC7) 20040331 (BBC7) 20050503 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7)	A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket.
AR	02	Polar Games	20030616	20030610
AR	02	The Lady Wife	20030610	20040331 (BBC7) 20040401 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7) 20050505 (BBC7)	Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? [Episode 3 of 5 rpt of Wed 9.30am]. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven.
AR	03		20030611		The Brigadier is haunted by umpire Dickie Bird.
AR	03	The Lady Wife	19810826	20030611 20040331 (BBC7) 20040401 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7) 20050505 (BBC7)	Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven.
AR	04	What Do I Mean By?	19810827	20030612 20040401 (BBC7) 20040402 (BBC7) 20050505 (BBC7) 20050506 (BBC7)	Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? No contest! Robin Bailey reads Peter Tinniswood's cricket tales. The Brigadier waxes lyrical on the batting skills of a humble grocer.
AR	05 LAST	I Was There	19810903	20030613 20040402 (BBC7) 20040403 (BBC7) 20050506 (BBC7) 20050507 (BBC7)	Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. The Brigadier reveals how a Mole's scandalous treachery betrayed the MCC.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		Omnibus 01-05		20040404 (BBC7) 20040405 (BBC7) 20040405 BT=0330 (BBC7)	It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey. It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey. It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey. It's your chance to hear the post match replay of last week's cricket tales by Peter Tinniswood, and read by Robin Bailey.
	01	Our Own Dear Queen	19810824	20040329 (BBC7) 20040330 (BBC7) 20050502 (BBC7) 20050503 (BBC7)	Robin Bailey reads the first of five stories from Peter Tinniswood's cricket tales. Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood.
	01 OF 5.	Our Own Dear Queen			Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood. Episode 1 of 5. Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood. Episode 1 of 5. Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire? By Peter Tinniswood. Episode 1 of 5.
	02				A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5.
	02				A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5.
	02				A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5.
	03	The Lady Wife			Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5.
	04				What Do I Mean By? Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? By Peter Tinniswood and read by Robin Bailey. Episode 4 of 5.
	04				What Do I Mean By? Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? By Peter Tinniswood and read by Robin Bailey. Episode 4 of 5.
	04				What Do I Mean By? Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? By Peter Tinniswood and read by Robin Bailey. Episode 4 of 5.
	05	I Was There			Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. Episode 5 of 5. Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. Episode 5 of 5. Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. Episode 5 of 5.
AR	01	Polar Games	20030609	20030610 20040330 (BBC7) 20040331 (BBC7) 20050503 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7)	A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Episode 2 of 5. A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket.
AR	02	Polar Games	19810825	20040330 (BBC7) 20040331 (BBC7) 20050503 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7)	A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket. A Norwegian 11 trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! A Norwegian eleven trouncing the English at the summer game and then rubbing their noses in it? That's just not cricket! Today he tells of an eventful cricket match in Antarctica - between the teams of Captain Scott and Roald Armundsen. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood The first in this week's series of short stories by the late Peter Tinniswood, read by Robin Bailey. The narrator is The Brigadier, one of Tinniswood's most well-loved creations, who shared the writer's life-long passion for cricket.
AR	02	Polar Games	20030616	20030610
AR	02	The Lady Wife	20030610	20040331 (BBC7) 20040401 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7) 20050505 (BBC7)	Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? [Episode 3 of 5 rpt of Wed 9.30am]. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is the summer game? Episode 3 of 5. Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven.
AR	03		20030611		The Brigadier is haunted by umpire Dickie Bird.
AR	03	The Lady Wife	19810826	20030611 20040331 (BBC7) 20040401 (BBC7) 20050504 (BBC7) 20050505 (BBC7)	Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven. Should a cricket fanatic marry, when perpetually entranced by the beguiling mistress that is 'the summer game'? Celebrating Peter Tinniswood: Robin Bailey reads five cricketing stories by the late Peter Tinniswood. The Brigadier muses on a marriage made in heaven.
AR	04	What Do I Mean By?	19810827	20030612 20040401 (BBC7) 20040402 (BBC7) 20050505 (BBC7) 20050506 (BBC7)	Which is closer to godliness? Cleanliness or cricket? No contest! Robin Bailey reads Peter Tinniswood's cricket tales. The Brigadier waxes lyrical on the batting skills of a humble grocer.
AR	05 LAST	I Was There	19810903	20030613 20040402 (BBC7) 20040403 (BBC7) 20050506 (BBC7) 20050507 (BBC7)	Robin Bailey recounts cricket's 'day of infamy' when despite fine weather, play was abandoned due to water-logging. The Brigadier reveals how a Mole's scandalous treachery betrayed the MCC.