Episode 18 - Greg Campbell

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Episode 18 - Greg Campbell

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39 minutes

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Sep 21, 2022

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Greg Campbell joined his Tasmanian team-mate, David Boon, on the 1989 tour of England and played his one and only Ashes Test in the first match of the series at Headingley. Greg reveals what it was like to play in that star-studded, all-conquering side...and to room with Merv Hughes.

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Sep 21, 2022

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Once Upon a Time in the Ashes is the podcast that focuses on those English and Australian cricketers who played in just one Ashes test. They may have played in other test matches for their country, but in Ashes cricket one test and one test only. Tune in for some fascinating stories.

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Episode 1 - Keith Slater: Our first guest is Keith Slater of Midland, Western Australia who played his one Ashes Test at the SCG in 1959. We'll also hear about the two Englishmen who played their only Ashes Test match at the Oval in 1948 - Eric Hollies and Allan Watkins - and the... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
36 min listen
Episode 4 - Eric Russell & Peter Allan: Eric Russell and Peter Allan are our featured cricketers on Episode 4. They both played their one Ashes Test at Brisbane in December 1965. And that's not the only thing they have in common. We also take a look at another one Ashes Test wonder from the 19... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
46 min listen
Episode 8 - Ken Eastwood: Ken Eastwood, of Gordon, Footscray and Victoria, joins us to discuss his one and only Test match - the 7th Test of the 1970-71 Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. And we delve into the Ashes archive with the cricket writer and historian, Stephen C... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
52 min listen
Episode 7 - Roger Prideaux: Episode 7 features the opening batsman, Roger Prideaux who played his one Ashes Test at Headingley in 1968. We also hear from Australian cricketing legend, Neil Harvey, who tells us the story of his brother Merv, who played one Ashes Test in 1947. Plus, ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
49 min listen
Episode 10 - Ross Duncan: Episode 10 is the tale of two Australian fast bowlers, Ross Duncan and Pat Crawford. Ross played his one Ashes Test in 1971, in the 5th Test at the MCG, but his day in the Victorian sun was hampered by injury. Pat fared no better, managing 29 balls at L... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
36 min listen
Episode 9 - Tony Dell: Tony Dell, Australian Test cricketer 255 and Vietnam War veteran, joins us to tell the remarkable story of his life. Aged 20, he was thrust into the horrors of the Vietnam War and his experiences were to have a profound and devastating effect on his life... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
59 min listen
Once Upon a Time in the Ashes **Ian Chappell** Special: The legend that is Ian Chappell joins us to talk about his finest Ashes' moments and his wider cricketing career. The captaincy, the hundreds, the battles with the board. World Series Cricket and the Lancashire League. All this and much, much more. It's ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
61 min listen
Episode 11 - Graham Barlow: Graham Barlow is our latest guest as he takes us through his one Ashes Test at Lord's in 1977 and his wider cricketing and sporting life. Middlesex, Loughborough University, a Test debut in India and the Centenary Test in Australia. All this and much mor... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
44 min listen
Episode 15 - Jonathan Agnew: It's a delight to welcome Jonathan Agnew of Leicestershire, England and TMS to the show. Jonathan played his one and only Ashes Test at Old Trafford in 1985. His Test debut againt the indomitable West Indies side during the 'Blackwash' series of 1984; hi... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
50 min listen
Episode 13 - Paul Parker: Paul Parker played his one and only Test match for England in the 6th Test of the 1981 Ashes series. He joins us to talk about turning up late for Botham's Ashes and his stellar cricketing career for Sussex and Durham. The best of times, the worst of ti... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
40 min listen
Episode 12 - Mick Malone: Mick Malone joins us to talk about the 1977 Ashes tour of England, that culminated in Mick taking 5-63 and scoring 46 with the bat at the Oval in his one and only Test for Australia. He also chats growing up in Scarborough, World Series Cricket and his t... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
42 min listen
Episode 14 - Arnie Sidebottom: Arnie Sidebottom fulfilled many a child's dream by playing football for Manchester United and cricket for Yorkshire. He played his one and only Test for England against Australia in 1985. He's joined on the podcast by his son, and fellow Test cricketer, ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
39 min listen
Episode 19 - John Stephenson & Alan Igglesden: John Stephenson and Alan Igglesden were the 28th and 29th players selected by England for the 1989 Ashes series. John tells all about his one Ashes Test at the Oval and his subsequent near misses in terms of international selection. Alan, who played his ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
45 min listen
Episode 18 - Greg Campbell: Greg Campbell joined his Tasmanian team-mate, David Boon, on the 1989 tour of England and played his one and only Ashes Test in the first match of the series at Headingley. Greg reveals what it was like to play in that star-studded, all-conquering side..... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
39 min listen
Episode 17 - Dave Gilbert: Like our previous guest, Murray Bennett, Dave Gilbert played his one Ashes Test at the Oval in the 6th Test of the 1985 series. Dave reveals how he went from a 10 year old boy in the crowd at the SCG during the 1971 Ashes to playing on the biggest stage ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
52 min listen
Episode 16 - Murray Bennett: Murray Bennett was selected for the 1985 Ashes tour to England under the captaincy of Allan Border. He played his one Ashes Test in the final game of the series at the Oval. This was his third and final Test for Australia, following two against the West ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
45 min listen
1984-85 Women’s Jubilee Series Special: Australian team manager, Ann Mitchell and one Ashes Test wonders, Annette Fellows and Karen Read, join us for a special episode celebrating the Jubilee series between Australia and England in 1984-85. The only 5 match Test series in the history of the wo... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
35 min listen
Episode 20 - Steve Watkin: Steve Watkin was unbeaten in his three Tests for England. In his one and only Ashes Test at the Oval in August 1993, he ripped through the Australian top 3 in the second innings to set up a famous England win. Steve tells all about etching his name into ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
43 min listen
Episode 22 - Jo Angel: Jo Angel, of Midland Guildford and Western Australia, replaced Peter McIntyre in the Australian side for the 5th Test of the 1994-95 Ashes series in Australia. It was to be his 4th and final Test for the national side and it would come at his home g... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
37 min listen
Episode 21 - Peter McIntyre: Peter McIntyre played his one and only Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval in the 4th Test of the 1994-95 series. Peter tells us about his cricketing rivalry and friendship with Shane Warne, his restorative trip to Magic Mountain after a South Australia Shef... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
44 min listen
Episode 24 - Peter Martin: Peter Martin was selected for the 6th and final Test of the 1997 Ashes at the Oval. It was to be his 8th and final Test for England and despite being on the winning side, he found it a ‘bittersweet experience’. ‘Digger’ takes us through his internati... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
47 min listen
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Episode 24 - Peter Martin: Peter Martin was selected for the 6th and final Test of the 1997 Ashes at the Oval. It was to be his 8th and final Test for England and despite being on the winning side, he found it a ‘bittersweet experience’. ‘Digger’ takes us through his internati... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
47 min listen
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Episode 22 - Jo Angel: Jo Angel, of Midland Guildford and Western Australia, replaced Peter McIntyre in the Australian side for the 5th Test of the 1994-95 Ashes series in Australia. It was to be his 4th and final Test for the national side and it would come at his home g... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
37 min listen
Episode 21 - Peter McIntyre: Peter McIntyre played his one and only Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval in the 4th Test of the 1994-95 series. Peter tells us about his cricketing rivalry and friendship with Shane Warne, his restorative trip to Magic Mountain after a South Australia Shef... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
44 min listen
Episode 20 - Steve Watkin: Steve Watkin was unbeaten in his three Tests for England. In his one and only Ashes Test at the Oval in August 1993, he ripped through the Australian top 3 in the second innings to set up a famous England win. Steve tells all about etching his name into ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
43 min listen
Episode 19 - John Stephenson & Alan Igglesden: John Stephenson and Alan Igglesden were the 28th and 29th players selected by England for the 1989 Ashes series. John tells all about his one Ashes Test at the Oval and his subsequent near misses in terms of international selection. Alan, who played his ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
45 min listen
1984-85 Women’s Jubilee Series Special: Australian team manager, Ann Mitchell and one Ashes Test wonders, Annette Fellows and Karen Read, join us for a special episode celebrating the Jubilee series between Australia and England in 1984-85. The only 5 match Test series in the history of the wo... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
35 min listen
Episode 17 - Dave Gilbert: Like our previous guest, Murray Bennett, Dave Gilbert played his one Ashes Test at the Oval in the 6th Test of the 1985 series. Dave reveals how he went from a 10 year old boy in the crowd at the SCG during the 1971 Ashes to playing on the biggest stage ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
52 min listen
Episode 16 - Murray Bennett: Murray Bennett was selected for the 1985 Ashes tour to England under the captaincy of Allan Border. He played his one Ashes Test in the final game of the series at the Oval. This was his third and final Test for Australia, following two against the West ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
45 min listen
Episode 15 - Jonathan Agnew: It's a delight to welcome Jonathan Agnew of Leicestershire, England and TMS to the show. Jonathan played his one and only Ashes Test at Old Trafford in 1985. His Test debut againt the indomitable West Indies side during the 'Blackwash' series of 1984; hi... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
50 min listen
Episode 14 - Arnie Sidebottom: Arnie Sidebottom fulfilled many a child's dream by playing football for Manchester United and cricket for Yorkshire. He played his one and only Test for England against Australia in 1985. He's joined on the podcast by his son, and fellow Test cricketer, ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
39 min listen
Episode 13 - Paul Parker: Paul Parker played his one and only Test match for England in the 6th Test of the 1981 Ashes series. He joins us to talk about turning up late for Botham's Ashes and his stellar cricketing career for Sussex and Durham. The best of times, the worst of ti... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
40 min listen
Episode 12 - Mick Malone: Mick Malone joins us to talk about the 1977 Ashes tour of England, that culminated in Mick taking 5-63 and scoring 46 with the bat at the Oval in his one and only Test for Australia. He also chats growing up in Scarborough, World Series Cricket and his t... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
42 min listen
Episode 11 - Graham Barlow: Graham Barlow is our latest guest as he takes us through his one Ashes Test at Lord's in 1977 and his wider cricketing and sporting life. Middlesex, Loughborough University, a Test debut in India and the Centenary Test in Australia. All this and much mor... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
44 min listen
Episode 10 - Ross Duncan: Episode 10 is the tale of two Australian fast bowlers, Ross Duncan and Pat Crawford. Ross played his one Ashes Test in 1971, in the 5th Test at the MCG, but his day in the Victorian sun was hampered by injury. Pat fared no better, managing 29 balls at L... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
36 min listen
Once Upon a Time in the Ashes **Ian Chappell** Special: The legend that is Ian Chappell joins us to talk about his finest Ashes' moments and his wider cricketing career. The captaincy, the hundreds, the battles with the board. World Series Cricket and the Lancashire League. All this and much, much more. It's ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
61 min listen
Episode 9 - Tony Dell: Tony Dell, Australian Test cricketer 255 and Vietnam War veteran, joins us to tell the remarkable story of his life. Aged 20, he was thrust into the horrors of the Vietnam War and his experiences were to have a profound and devastating effect on his life... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
59 min listen
Episode 8 - Ken Eastwood: Ken Eastwood, of Gordon, Footscray and Victoria, joins us to discuss his one and only Test match - the 7th Test of the 1970-71 Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. And we delve into the Ashes archive with the cricket writer and historian, Stephen C... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
52 min listen
Episode 7 - Roger Prideaux: Episode 7 features the opening batsman, Roger Prideaux who played his one Ashes Test at Headingley in 1968. We also hear from Australian cricketing legend, Neil Harvey, who tells us the story of his brother Merv, who played one Ashes Test in 1947. Plus, ... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
49 min listen
Episode 4 - Eric Russell & Peter Allan: Eric Russell and Peter Allan are our featured cricketers on Episode 4. They both played their one Ashes Test at Brisbane in December 1965. And that's not the only thing they have in common. We also take a look at another one Ashes Test wonder from the 19... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
46 min listen
Episode 1 - Keith Slater: Our first guest is Keith Slater of Midland, Western Australia who played his one Ashes Test at the SCG in 1959. We'll also hear about the two Englishmen who played their only Ashes Test match at the Oval in 1948 - Eric Hollies and Allan Watkins - and the... by Once Upon a Time in the Ashes
36 min listen

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Episode 18 - Greg Campbell

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