Hello @chrisgpackham.bsky.social I missed ‘Earth’ first time it came out. Maybe it’s not important to tell you but I think it’s a must see & so brilliantly told; told in a way which gives clarity & perspective of we humans & the planet we live. Thank you. I recommend to everyone on BBC IPlayer.

Alun Wyn Jones on Celebrity MasterChef; he’s tearful and an amazing Chef; wow!

I just think that Australia have more players who still know how to play Test cricket; reinventing the wheel is at times exciting but mess about with it too much & it comes off the road. Also whatever rights & wrongs of county cricket perhaps you can’t ignore/dismiss it & expect things to go well?

Comedian Robin Ince quits as host of BBC’s Infinite Monkey Cage

Egg, sausage and Chips listening to 5 live sport at it’s very best with Mark Chapman; perfect Saturday. Nothing new to say about England’s test cricket.

Just couldn’t be happier for Joe and his family. Good things do happen to good people #TheAshes

Looking forward to this but sadly it’s almost certain that Kookaburra features prominently

Very sad. Robin is at peace now. My thoughts are with those who loved him and will miss him so much.

My Dad has been a lifelong Spurs supporter but has never once seen them live; so at 87 years old I splashed out for Christmas and a visit to see them in the new year. Being the good son I am, after that 2nd goal tonight I rang him to see if he wanted socks instead!

I think this is brilliant from an outstanding radio programme which reminds me why I prefer radio over television If not on FB take a listen to BBC Sounds www.facebook.com/share/v/17Yc...

Talk of this being a statement from Australia; for me the statement is England’s middle order failing so badly third innings and you shouldn’t win from that; the fact sometimes you can, can make fools of us. But a Ben Stokes team can turn the series back. Of course amazing Head #TheAshes

Well yesterday I bemoaned not seeing more of Head v England’s bowlers. Well I have now! #TheAshes

Don’t wish to enter the arguments over the term ‘People of a certain age’ but fair to say I’m of that age that a 2.30 start won’t need an alarm. But what sleep will follow knowing what we know now? #TheAshes

Such can be the contradictions of watching cricket I wanted to see more of Head v England; and to be out to a better ball and shot; but Stokes is often the ringmaster and he now he has two #TheAshes

steve smith, you scored 17 on your specialist subject, "getting hit by jofra archer"

That’s for Monty! #TheAshes

So credit to Brook and Pope for doing enough to allow a good three/four hours of sleep thinking all was well. Now let’s see what this much nurtured attack can do.

See it’s not as simple as turning the commentary off followed by the lights; next it’s the stopping that ‘one final look at the score’ before going to sleep #TheAshes

It’s that time isn’t it; judge me as you will; 0320 lights out; sigh that hour ago thinking how it looked like only Starc was going to be a problem; oh well! #TheAshes

Thinking of Sara Cox; many do amazing things for others every day but what Sara has clearly been going through this week (a word I try and avoid but seems so right here) inspirational and grounded in love.

Now Sir Jimmy Anderson has signed another year! But let’s be honest that’s a given for the next 20 odd years

News of Bairstow and O’Neill, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire respectively has cheered me up this morning. If only April were a bit closer; to long to wait for something worthwhile.

We make mistakes. Our enemies or opportunists seize on them. We stand firm and honest and look them eye to eye and make sure we strive always to be better. I hope our enemies do the same.

Fixtures not out for a fortnight, but Surrey will definitely play Nottinghamshire twice in next year's County Championship. Piece on the seeding system - which I didn't know existed until recently - that determines which Division One sides face each other twice.

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A moment or two of confusion when a member of the family rushed in to tell me Tim David had resigned.

I know it doesn’t matter but……. Town are on the TV. Commentator good knowledge and skill but calling them Shrowsbury! They are playing Crewe. Who are not being called Crow. Life goes on……..

Every Saturday afternoon on 5 live; Ian Dennis is consistently outstanding; commentary and score updates with the context to them all; Radio at its best when Denno is operating.

Don’t know what’s wrong with me but I’m really cross with England here. 2AM doesn’t help but come on! Good bowling conditions, Very good execution from NZ and another toss lost but this performance again and that’s the key bit again; drops below the line for me.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... And this will be very good

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Especially interesting for anyone who despairs at Political and legacy media failures to explain truth

This Australia India game is so so enjoyable

I’ve a shocking memory and possibly 4am overtired delirium setting in but within the context of everything going on around him; this is most extraordinary sublime innings I’ve seen from Brook.

Don’t forget ⏰

The luckiest people tonight are in Chichester watching and listening to Radio 3; tribute night to Tony Bennett. It’s absolutely brilliant. Friday night is music night.

Ok there are some clever folk on here; seriously what is the difference between the coffee dregs I pour down the kitchen sink and that which was poured into a drain in Richmond? Of course as a result of this post I could end up in the slammer for a few years.

Remembering Aberfan today

“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?” “Because that’s what they are” @vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference. #Newsnight

This 5 months ago; now we know; Nottinghamshire Leicestershire & Glamorgan plus some of the v best one day knock out matches & finals. We have something very good; I think an opportunity to further grow with imagination & flair has been lost but it’s still there to enjoy together. Roll on April.

Congratulations @trentbridge.co.uk Rothesay County Champions 2025

So the vote regarding next years schedule 9 for 9 against

Tomorrow! Will it be tomorrow?

Whatever you think of the decision to make no changes. Those who voted aren’t exactly rushing to come on air and explain their votes.

Good morning

Rest in peace Dickie. One thing you did more than anything is you made us smile. That’s a legacy to be proud of.

Anyone seen any updates regarding next years schedule? Information last night that votes were due in by Tuesday night but some had been told there could be an extension till Wednesday. An announcement made next Monday 🤷‍♂️ Good luck with keeping that in-house.