S7 Ep5: A gentleman, cricketer, and soldier

About this episode

The episode features an interview with WW2 historian and cricket enthusiast James Holland, along with a training update from Mark Wood.

One of the most fascinating interviews we have done as we’re joined by the brilliant WW2 historian, and cricket nut, James Holland. We also get a training update from Woody. Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Miles Jupp, Mark Wood

Guest: James Holland

Topics covered

• World War II
• cricket history
• interview
• sports
• training update

Keywords

• cricket
• World War II
• James Holland
• interview
• training update

Sponsors

Vitality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Middle Please, Umpire, Electric Sports, Playback Media

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