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Test Match Special

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About this Podcast:

The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis. Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.

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Questions about Test Match Special

What is Test Match Special about?

The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis. Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.

What has Test Match Special covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Unbelievable last-wicket stand beats England" (25 October 2026, 34 minutes), "England BEATEN record-breaking thriller" (22 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Is this the end for Jimmy Anderson?" (22 October 2026, 27 minutes).

How often does Test Match Special publish?

Test Match Special publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 701 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Test Match Special?

Booking probability for Test Match Special is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Test Match Special requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Test Match Special's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Test Match Special?

The strongest fits for Test Match Special are Sports. Test Match Special has a sports audience.

About the host

Test Match Special is a sports podcast with 701 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 25, 202634 min

    Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to dissect just HOW England lost to Pakistan - after a last-wicket partnership of 89 got the home side over the line, thanks to an incredible...

  • Oct 22, 202629 min

    Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to react to England losing to Sri Lanka - despite setting a target of 430 runs. Hear the thoughts of Harry Brook, after becoming the first...

  • Oct 22, 202627 min

    Henry Moeran is alongside Steven Finn, Jonathan Agnew, and Stephan Shemilt to react to the news that Lancashire won't be offering the legendary Jimmy Anderson a new contract, ending his 26 year professional career with...

  • Oct 20, 202637 min

    Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley. We review events in Rawalpindi as Pakistan won by 87 runs in England’s opening match of the winter. We also hear from the two captains Harry Brook...

  • Oct 19, 202626 min

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt to speak to the new England head coach Stephen Fleming. Fleming speaks about preparations for the three-match series in South Africa in December...

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  • Oct 14, 202632 min

    Will Sonny Baker feature in England's Test matches against South Africa? How close will England be to a 'full strength' squad in Australia thanks to the returns of Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell? What goes into building...

  • Oct 12, 202641 min

    Does Rob think Brydon Carse will play for England again? How do central contracts work? Why has Henry Crocombe received a deal when he hasn’t played for England yet? And what of the changes to the coaching setups of the...

  • Oct 7, 20261h 6m

    Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Andy Zaltzman to debate the biggest scandals to rock the cricketing world. From Pakistan's spot-fixing, to Hansie Cronje's...

  • Test Match Special

    The Women in Whites

    Oct 5, 202646 min

    Dr Raf Nicolson reveals the untold story of the history of Women’s Cricket in England. After a historic summer with a home World Cup and a first ever Women’s Test played at Lord’s Daniel Norcross and Alison Mitchell...

  • Oct 1, 202646 min

    Stephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London. We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig Overton and Sophie Luff. We also chat with...

  • Sep 28, 202628 min

    The TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season. Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt Henry from the BBC website to discuss the...

  • Sep 27, 202634 min

    England thrashed Sri Lanka at the Oval to finish the summer with a series victory. Simon Mann is joined by Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Russel Arnold and Andy Zaltzman to review the Sri Lanka series and the...

  • Sep 25, 202620 min

    Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is back on England duty, this time as a mentor, and tells Henry Moeran he's "absolutely loving" his time working with the side.

  • Test Match Special

    Mark Wood's greatest hits

    Sep 24, 202627 min

    Simon Mann is alongside former England fast bowler Mark Wood in the week he announces his retirement from international cricket. Wood discuss is favourite moments in an England shirt, including *that* Usman Khawaja...

  • Sep 22, 202625 min

    Mark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt. Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England opener, and teammate of Mark Wood, Dawid Malan...

  • Sep 20, 202634 min

    Stephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach. He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards discipline and how he shares the English...

  • Sep 16, 202636 min

    Jon Harvey has worked on programmes like “The Thick of It” and “Have I Got New For You” but is best known for performing as the “intergalactic space warrior” who has taken on the likes of Theresa May, Boris Johnson...

  • Sep 14, 202656 min

    We hear from England white ball coach Brendon McCullum. Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to look back on the Test summer, look ahead to the winter and discuss what England want to...

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