Inside The Tour

With the series lost, Australia panicked. Needing inspiration, they turned to ‘Taylor’. But not the one everyone was expecting. Mark Taylor - the brilliant young opener and future captain - was most people’s choice. So, when the team for the 5th test was leaked, Taylor’s phone rang off the hook, unaware of a call-up which in reality had never happened! The Taylor in question was a New South Wales back-up spinner, Peter Taylor. Peter Who? Well, exactly. This is the search for a man who has gone down in Aussie sporting folklore. Anyone know where he is?!

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The tour wasn’t over yet. After winning a one-day series in Perth, between the 4th and 5th tests, England set themselves a challenge: to wrap up a ‘Grand Slam Tour’ by winning the World Series Cup, another one-day competition also featuring Australia and the West Indies. This is where Allan Lamb, after a disappointing test series, decides to step up, smashing 18 of 5 balls to beat the Aussies at the SCG. The party with Elton John continues, another 80s pop star makes an appearance and Dennis Lillee gets stuck in a lift. All this before the conversation with Allan Lamb takes a surprising turn…

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After telling the remarkable story of the British and Irish Lions on their famous tour to South Africa in 1997, “Inside The Tour” returns for a second series, charting cricket’s astonishing Ashes series between Australia and England in 1986/87.

It was hugely significant for both nations; after this, England wouldn’t win the Ashes again for 18 years. The embarrassing defeat sent Allan Border’s Australia to rock bottom and yet, somehow, they recovered to become a cricket superpower.

This is the story of that incredible journey, told by players from both teams plus host Mark Pougatch, in Australia at the time as a backpacking 18-year old. His diary brings to life a crazy, chaotic story of unknown call-ups, unlikely heroes, megastar supporters and a result which shocked the sporting world.

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Description: A special ‘Inside the Tour' online event, in partnership with the MyName5Doddie Foundation.

In this bonus podcast episode we tie the threads from those epic days of 1997 with the current 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour, in the company of an unparalleled panel of rugby royalty.

Ahead of the pivotal Second Test in Cape Town, we bring together four legendary Lions to reflect on that famous tour 24 years ago and run the rule over Warren Gatland’s current crop attempting to topple the Springboks in South Africa."

Guest list:

Doddie Weir OBE: Former Scotland and British Lions lock forward, and founder of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, raising awareness and funds to find a cure for MND.

Sam Warburton: Two-time British Lions captain, unbeaten in both those series (in Australia 2013 and NZ 2017)

Gregor Townsend: Former Scotland & British Lions fly half, and current Attack Coach for the 2021 Lions Tour. Also the starting fly-half for the 1997 Lions tour of SA.

John Bentley: Former British Lions wing, and an instrumental part of the successful series v SA in 1997.

Doddie’s charity: www.myname5doddie.co.uk

Credits:

Presented and researched by Alastair Eykyn.

Written by Jonathan Overend.

Produced by Danny Garlick and Mark Sharman.

Additional voices by Kenny Blyth.

Original music and sound design by Lee Sparey.

Executive Producer: Liam Thompson.

Executive Editor for NinetyFour19: Jonathan Overend.

A NinetyFour19 Podcast for Auddy

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Description: The series closes with a special tribute to one of the most popular figures on that tour; Scotland and Lions lock forward Doddie Weir.

Details: After being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, Doddie has devoted his life to helping others; raising millions of pounds for research into the incurable condition and support for sufferers, while staying unfailingly positive and upbeat. He inspires everyone he encounters. This is our thanks to you, Doddie Weir. Featuring Doddie Weir and John Bentley.

Credits:

Presented and researched by Alastair Eykyn.

Written by Jonathan Overend.

Produced by Danny Garlick and Mark Sharman.

Additional voices by Kenny Blyth.

Original music and sound design by Lee Sparey.

Executive Producer: Liam Thompson.

Executive Editor for NinetyFour19: Jonathan Overend.

A NinetyFour19 Podcast for Auddy

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Description: The Great Gibbs Collision and Celebratory Duvets.

Details: A week later, in Durban, after Greenwood's near-death experience in midweek, the Lions know Springbok retaliation is on the cards. Three tries to zero; this was a home banker. Wasn't it? It came down to the final minutes... Featuring Jeremy Guscott, Scott Gibbs and Neil Jenkins.

Credits:

Presented and researched by Alastair Eykyn.

Written by Jonathan Overend.

Produced by Danny Garlick and Mark Sharman.

Additional voices by Kenny Blyth.

Original music and sound design by Lee Sparey.

Executive Producer: Liam Thompson.

Executive Editor for NinetyFour19: Jonathan Overend.

A NinetyFour19 Podcast for Auddy

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Description: "Get Up! You bald, fat f**k!"

Details: Finally, the Lions arrive in Cape Town for the 1st Test Match. They devise a devastating strategy; to take on the mighty Springboks upfront. The mechanics of the scrum are dissected as the Lions seek the lead in the series... Featuring Scott Gibbs, Matt Dawson and Keith Wood.

Credits:

Presented and researched by Alastair Eykyn.

Written by Jonathan Overend.

Produced by Danny Garlick and Mark Sharman.

Additional voices by Kenny Blyth.

Original music and sound design by Lee Sparey.

Executive Producer: Liam Thompson.

Executive Editor for NinetyFour19: Jonathan Overend.

A NinetyFour19 Podcast for Auddy

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Description: Dressing Room Drama and the Mystery Camera.

Details: As well as the result, the 1997 tour is remembered for the remarkable documentary film "Living with Lions". Its pioneering 'fly-on-the-wall' concept was funded by a fan who cashed in his pension. The cameras are everywhere... Featuring John Bentley, Duncan Humphries and Fred Rees.

Credits:

Presented and researched by Alastair Eykyn.

Written by Jonathan Overend.

Produced by Danny Garlick and Mark Sharman.

Additional voices by Kenny Blyth.

Original music and sound design by Lee Sparey.

Executive Producer: Liam Thompson.

Executive Editor for NinetyFour19: Jonathan Overend.

A NinetyFour19 Podcast for Auddy

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Description: The Doctor's Skill and Waking Up Will.

Details: An eight-week rugby tour is hard enough before considering the opponents' size and strength, not to mention opposition brutality. Injuries hit crucial Lions players at different times. At one stage, it's a matter of life and death... Featuring Dr James Robson, Will Greenwood and Doddie Weir

Credits:

Presented and researched by Alastair Eykyn.

Written by Jonathan Overend.

Produced by Danny Garlick and Mark Sharman.

Additional voices by Kenny Blyth.

Original music and sound design by Lee Sparey.

Executive Producer: Liam Thompson.

Executive Editor for NinetyFour19: Jonathan Overend.

A NinetyFour19 Podcast for Auddy

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Description: Sir Ian McGeechan and Jim Telfer, reunited.

Details: In an extraordinary reunion, the Lions' dynamic coaching double act stoke each other's memories of this epic tour. Sir Ian McGeechan and Jim Telfer set a gold-standard for man management with techniques used to this day; not just in Rugby but across sport and business.

Credits:

Presented and researched by Alastair Eykyn.

Written by Jonathan Overend.

Produced by Danny Garlick and Mark Sharman.

Additional voices by Kenny Blyth.

Original music and sound design by Lee Sparey.

Executive Producer: Liam Thompson.

Executive Editor for NinetyFour19: Jonathan Overend.

A NinetyFour19 Podcast for Auddy

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