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Jonathan Agnew

The cricket broadcaster on the music that has bowled him over throughout his life.

Millions of cricket fans all over the world have grown up with Jonathan Agnew’s voice as he’s expertly guided us through the highs and lows of the best sport ever invented.

He’s joined Test Match Special in 1991 after a very successful career as a fast bowler for Leicestershire and a slightly less successful career as a fast bowler for England – which he often jokes about on air.

He’s a keen flyer (he has a pilot’s licence), a keen dog owner (he has two) and also a lover of music. But what music? Let’s find out...

Inherited: You're a Lady by Peter Skellern
Pass on: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free by Nina Simone

Producer: Ben Mitchell

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