In this final episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion’s special series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes, host Stephen Wallis brings together a diverse and insightful panel.

Joining Stephen are Archie Bailey, young fast bowler with Durham CCC; The Master Eli, Zimbabwean cricket commentator; Jane Powell, current Yorkshire CCC President and former England captain and coach; and Richard Whitehead, author of Victory in Australia, the story of England’s triumphant 1954/55 Ashes tour. 

The series concludes with insights from Ken Jacobs, longtime former CEO of Cricket Victoria, who shares his expert view on the upcoming Ashe and turns the tables by asking Stephen for his prediction.

Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.

This is the final part in a series of five episodes - Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? a series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry.

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In the fourth episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Nottinghamshire’s Director of Cricket and former England selector Mick Newell, Peter Moore Head of Sport at Radio Woking, Rosa Simkin of Rosa Talks Ball, the former England over 60s captain Richard Merriman and Denis Musali, the Hon Secretary of the Uganda Cricket Association

Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.

This is the fourth of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry.

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With the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth beginning on 21 November, The Paddock and The Pavilion turns its attention to the fans who bring colour, energy and song to every Ashes series — the Barmy Army.

Host Stephen Wallis is joined by Paul Burnham, founder and chairman of the Barmy Army, to look back at how it all began in the mid-1990s, the origins of their name, and how the group has become England’s twelfth man — encouraging and inspiring the team wherever they play.

Paul also talks about the huge demand to be part of this Ashes tour, gives his thoughts on the upcoming action, names who he thinks will be player of the series, and predicts how the contest might unfold.

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In the third episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Dennis Amiss, the former England opening batter, Leena Moin Aziz, Asia's first female cricket commentator, Andy Brown official painter at the 2025 Indian Premier League, Nick Andrews the England over 70s all rounder along with story tellers Jenni Douglass, the author of Tess & Sabotage at the SCG, and Felix Francis the master of the racing thriller.

Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.

This is the third of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry.

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In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis continues the build-up to the Men’s Ashes with Mark Campbell popular radio host, sportscaster, and Station Manager at 89 7FM Perth, WA.

Mark, the brother of former Australian wicketkeeper and current Durham CCC Head Coach Ryan Campbell, shares some great stories about their childhood and Ryan’s journey from Perth to international cricket.

As the presenter of the Friday Free for All with Cambo, Mark also offers his insights on the upcoming Ashes series, which begins at Optus Stadium in his home city of Perth.

Sit back and enjoy a lively and entertaining conversation packed with cricket memories, family tales, and Ashes predictions.

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Former England Test cricketer Roland Butcher joins Stephen Wallis on The Paddock and The Pavilion to preview The Ashes.

Roland assesses England’s squad, their build-up to the series, and compares the strengths of both teams before offering his prediction for the iconic England versus Australia showdown beginning on 21 November.

Throughout the show, he also answers listeners’ questions, sharing his expert insight into one of cricket’s greatest rivalries.

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In this next episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Tina Gough, the German International all rounder, Australian over 70s batter Murray Harrison , the Barmy Army trumpeter Simon Finch, leading National Hunt trainer Kim Bailey and David Tossell author of Blood on the Tracks, the story of England's 1974/75 tour of Australia.

Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.

This is the second of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry.

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In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis takes a short break from the Ashes countdown to welcome back Kobus Olivier, CEO of the Ukraine Cricket Federation. 

Kobus has arrived at Rugby School with fellow coach Olena Kravchenko and seven young Ukrainian cricketers for a week-long tour of England.

Olena shares her remarkable story from her early days as a dancer to becoming a cricket coach in a war-torn country.

Following on from episode 370 with Kobus, this is another truly inspiring story showing how cricket continues to bring joy to children from Ukraine, now being coached at one of Britain’s most historic schools by former Warwickshire captain Michael Powell and former England fast bowler Neal Radford.

Episode 370 below

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In this Ashes build-up edition of The Paddock and The Pavilion, we welcome back former Australian opening batter Rick McCosker, a key figure in Australian cricket during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Fifty years on from his first visit to England, Rick looks back fondly on the summer of 1975, remembering not just the Ashes Tests but the whole tour from matches against the county sides to spending his days off exploring England with relatives, including visits to Derby, where his mother was born.

Blending cricket with family connections and new experiences, it was a tour full of lasting memories. Rick shares the challenges, friendships, and moments that made 1975 a year he’ll always remember.

Join us for a nostalgic look back at one of cricket’s most memorable eras through the eyes of a man who lived it.

Interview date 26 August 2025

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