The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast

Young Sky Sports Racing researcher Callum Helliwell discusses diversity & inclusion in British horse racing. Callum, who featured in the recent Sky Sports documentary 'The Uncomfortable Race' reviews where we are now, the measures being taken and the progress made so far in the horse racing industry. Callum also reveals his own story which was sparked into life when as an 8 year old he watched The Morning Line on Channel 4. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav

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With the Ashes only a few weeks away our guest this week is former England pace bowler Alex Tudor, who started his Test career with an impressive 4/89 at the WACA in 1998. Alex reveals the stories behind his matches against Australia, a Test career which began and ended at Perth. And as one of the last Black cricketers to play cricket for England Alex gives his opinions on the reasons for this and the progress that is being made with the ACE programme. He also lets us know the secret of success at Surrey CCC who he won the County Championship with on three occasions. Now working as a cricket coach at Kimbolton School Alex reviews England’s chances down under this winter. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Award winning sports photographer Tom Shaw talks about his new personal project photographing the Black cricketers to play for England in either format. The photographs are linked to Mark Butcher’s ‘you guys are history’ documentary produced by Sky Sports. Mark along with former England players Ebony Rainford -Brent and Mike Selvey played a key role in helping Tom with this important project. Tom also discusses how he first got into photography which has led him to travel all around the world with the England cricket team. Enjoy listening to a photographer who loves his job. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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This week’s guest is not a cricketer, a jockey, a trainer or a coach but actor Robert Bathurst. Robert of Cold Feet and Downton Abbey fame is the co-director with Nathan Horrocks (Episode 68) of the powerful new horse racing film, The Fall, which focuses on the mental health of jockeys. He talks about The Fall which was released on 7 October on Sky Sports Racing and remains available on Sky on demand Robert also reveals his love of horse racing, he enjoys his trips to Plumpton and his fondness for Test Cricket. Find out his latest acting roles including his connection with 007! A perfect guest for ‘The Paddock and The Pavilion’. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Trailer for Episode 84 with actor Robert Bathurst of Downtown Abbey & Cold Feet fame. Robert talks about his role as the Co Director of the new horse racing film, 'The Fall' due to be released on Sky Sports Racing on 7 October and his love of the sport. Episode 84 will be available on Sunday 10 October. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav

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In our final podcast about this year's hundred Mick Newell, the Trent Rockets Operations Manager reviews the competition while Steven Mullaney gives us a playing insight from Nottingham. Mick, the former England selector and Steve also consider the effect of the hundred on the county and test arena. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Hear the views of current Scotland international, Sarah Bryce and former England International Kathryn Leng discuss the impact of the hundred on the women's game. We find out from the Oval Invincibles wicket keeper Sarah what is was like to win the first hundred at Lord’s in front of a 17,000 crowd. Sarah highlights the influence of her skipper Dane van Niekerk, who was one of the tournaments leading players. The duo also reveal their players of the tournament. Sarah and Kathryn talk passionately about the massive boost the hundred has given to the women’s game which they believe will only improve in 2022. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Roland Butcher, the podcast's cricketing pundit is back to review the England versus India Test series along with all the latest news from the Caribbean. The former England International discusses the differences between the two sides which had left India 2-1 up before the abandoned 5th Test at Old Trafford. Looking further ahead Roland gives his opinion on the Ashes and the forthcoming T20 World Cup. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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In this week’s podcast I was joined by a group of guests to chat about the Henry Cecil Open Weekend. The popular annual event is due to be held in Newmarket on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September. My main guest is the Jockey Club’s International Director, Stephen Wallis, yes snap, Stephen Wallis! Stephen, Discover Newmarket’s Tracey Harding & Frankie McGhee, Sue Molloy from the National Horse Racing Museum, Carol Bramhill at the British Racing School, and experienced trainer John Berry reveal what they have planned for the weekend. John also pays tribute to Luca Cumani, the former Derby winning trainer, who was the first trainer to stage an open day at his Newmarket yard in the 1980s. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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In Part 2 of our podcast with Jacob Pritchard Webb, he talks about his six month stay in a French hospital after his devastating fall, coming home during the UK lockdown and his ongoing rehabilitation at the Injured Jockeys fund centre at Oaksey House A year on from his Auteuil fall, the former jockey is now actively pursuing his ambition of becoming a bloodstock agent and his dream of playing table tennis at the 2028 Paralympic games. Please subscribe to us on Amazon music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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