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WG Grace

Journalist Piers Morgan nominates WG Grace as the greatest English cricketer of all time. With Matthew Parris. From May 2006.

Piers Morgan nominates WG Grace as the greatest English cricketer.

Some would say, he's the greatest English sportsman of all time.

The former editor of the Daily Mirror and lifelong cricket enthusiast seeks to persuade Matthew Parris of the achievements of the man who elevated cricket to its unique place in English life.

Matthew is not a fan of cricket.

With expert witness: Simon Rae

Producer: Beth O'Dea

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2006.

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