The Commentators’ View: Toilet rolls & stolen wallets

About this episode

The episode features hosts discussing their travels and experiences in football commentary, including guest appearances and humorous anecdotes.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up on their travels and the language of football commentary. John has a whole book of stories from his trip to Madrid, Ali calls the best goal he’s commentated on, and viral York City commentator David Ward joins the pod. Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts joins in the travel conversation. Plus, there are more unintended pub names from sport commentary and suggestions for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 00:30 John’s back with a bang! 03:50 John’s eventful trip to Madrid, 10:00 Ali calls best goal he’s commentated on, 12:50 Spoilt with 5 Live commentaries next week, 17:20 Viral York City commentator joins the pod, 25:20 Unintended pub and film names, 29:25 Race Across the World winner Alfie pays a visit, 41:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary, 48:00 John’s pre-match meal. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Brentford v West Ham with Ian Dennis & Andy Reid, Sat 1500 Newcastle v Brighton on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Fulham with John Murray & Rob Green, Sun 1200 Man City v Liverpool in WSL…

People in this episode

Hosts: John Murray, Ian Dennis, Ali Bruce-Ball

Guests: David Ward, Alfie Watts

Topics covered

• football commentary
• travel stories
• viral commentators
• football glossary
• pub names
• goal commentary

Keywords

• football commentary
• John Murray
• Ali Bruce-Ball
• David Ward
• Alfie Watts
• viral commentary
• Madrid trip
• pub names
• goal commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live

Places: Madrid, York City, Brentford, West Ham, Newcastle, Brighton, Arsenal, Fulham, Man City, Liverpool

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