Jonathan Agnew: ‘England’s Ashes Offended Me!’ & Stokes Interview Drama | Stick to Cricket EP 39

Jonathan Agnew: ‘England’s Ashes Offended Me!’ & Stokes Interview Drama | Stick to Cricket EP 39

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March 31, 2026 · 1h 11m · Season 1 · Episode 39

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Jonathan Agnew joins the panel to discuss his experiences in cricket and broadcasting, including insights on the Ashes and player interviews.

Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook and David “Bumble” Lloyd are joined by Jonathan Agnew for a brilliant episode packed with stories from playing, broadcasting and covering England over the years - Brought to you by Betfair. Aggers looks back on his early days in the game, from growing up in Macclesfield to playing for Lancashire alongside some of the biggest names in English cricket, including stories involving David Gower, Ray Illingworth and life in the dressing room during a very different era. The conversation then turns to his career in broadcasting, with insight into life on Test Match Special , how he made the transition into commentary and some hilarious moments from live radio and television along the way. There are also great moments as Aggers turns interviewer, including a brilliant exchange with Phil Tufnell. The panel also discuss how the game has changed, the role of a modern commentator and why experience and perspective matter more than ever when covering international cricket. Attention then shifts to England, with strong reaction to the latest Ashes campaign. Agnew reflects on his disappointment, explaining why…

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Host: Michael Vaughan

Guests: Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, David “Bumble” Lloyd, Jonathan Agnew

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