Dickie Bird on the life of Sir Leonard Hutton
4 Extra Debut. Cricket umpire Dickie Bird chooses one of England's opening batsmen, Sir Leonard Hutton. With Matthew Parris. From 2015.
Harold 'Dickie' Bird, now retired but one of our best known cricket umpires champions the life of Sir Leonard Hutton.
According to Dickie, this Yorkshireman is one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time, who made history by becoming the first professional England captain. Joining him, the Sunday Times cricket correspondent and author Simon Wilde.
Matthew Parris is the presenter.
Producer: Perminder Khatkar
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in 2015.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
Dickie Bird with Matthew Parris (L) and Simon Wilde (R)

Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Presenter | Matthew Parris |
Interviewed Guest | Dickie Bird |
Interviewed Guest | Simon Wilde |
Producer | Perminder Khatkar |
Broadcasts
- Tue 8 Dec 2015 16:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Fri 11 Dec 2015 23:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Thu 19 Nov 2020 18:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 20 Nov 2020 00:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 21 Nov 2020 07:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 21 Nov 2020 17:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 22 Nov 2020 05:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
Download this programme
Subscribe to this programme or download individual episodes.
Podcast
-
Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.