Readings from the Pavilion End

Bill Ricquier

Short readings of interesting poems and prose, read by Bill Ricquier. To request a reading, contact Bill at: billpavilionend.com/contact/

  1. -20 Ч

    S6 Ep 7: Preview of the Ashes at Adelaide

    Reporting from Barossa Valley ahead of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide, this episode previews uncertain England selection, likely returns of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon for Australia, and the debate over Usman Khawaja opening with Travis Head possibly moving to number five. It recalls Adelaide's rich Test history, recent series swings; stay tuned for daily competitive match reports.

    10 мин.

  2. 23 НОЯБ.

    S6 Ep 6: Perth Shock! High Speed England Crash To Chastening Defeat

    The cricket world has been waiting with uncontrollable excitement for the first Ashes Test at Perth. No one predicted, or could have predicted, what would happen. The game started on the morning of Friday 21 November and it ended on the evening of Saturday 22 November. Bill and Akshobh discuss the extraordinary game, covering England's batting collapse, Travis Head's match-winning century, Ben Stokes's performance and the implications for the rest of the series as it moves to Adelaide and Brisbane.

    36 мин.

  3. 19 ОКТ.

    S6 Ep 5: The Golden Journey to Samarkand by James Elroy Flecker

    Today we have an episode inspired by Bill's recent trip to Uzbekistan, a country full of history and culture. Reading from James Elroy Flecker's verse play, published posthumously, Hasan evokes vividly the splendours and charms of ancient Bagdad.

    5 мин.

  4. 15 СЕНТ.

    S6 Ep4: The Daffodils by William Wordsworth

    A familiar and beloved classic, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, commonly known as 'The Daffodils'.

    2 мин.

  5. 18 АВГ.

    S6 Ep 3: "Ulysses by the Merlion" by Edwin Thumboo, an episode for Singapore's 60th

    A belated episode for Singapore's 60th National Day, a poem by Edwin Nadason Thumboo (b. 1933), poet and academic who is regarded as one of the pioneers of English literature in Singapore. "Ulysses by the Merlion" comes from a collection of poems by the same name, published in 1979. The poet adopts the persona of a well-travelled Ulysses encountering the Merlion, a half-fish, half-lion creature, and the people of Singapore.  Dedicated to Dr Maurice Baker, Thumboo's teacher and mentor, the poem is now on permanent display at the Merlion Park. When it was unveiled, Thumboo described the poem to be "doubly significant for me. Firstly, it is about Singapore, and gives a sense of the making of the city. Secondly, it is for my teacher, who like all good teachers is a maker of young minds. Good teachers hopefully produce good teachers in turn; they are part of the continuity of life."  Dr Baker's response: "The poem describes how Singaporeans have striven for racial harmony and, though of different cultures, have sought compromise. [...] The Merlion is a symbol of the aspirations of Singaporeans to have a new, spiritual image of themselves, beyond material success." It is debatable if the Merlion holds such lofty significance to Singaporeans, but surely, were Ulysses were to encounter the Merlion today, he would be puzzled, charmed by this unlikely creature.

    4 мин.

  6. 12 АВГ.

    S6 Ep 2: Cricketing Climax! The Oval Test, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and.. an Ashes preview

    Welcome to another episode of Readings from the Pavilion End, where Bill is joined by the (now-familiar) Akshobh Giridharadas dive into the stunning fifth test of the India-England series at the Oval. It was a tensed finale with England chasing 35 runs and India needing four wickets.  This episode discusses historical parallels (Chris Woakes' brave return after a shoulder injury calls to mind cricketing legends like Colin Cowdrey and Nathan Lyon), iconic test matches, and the unforgettable performances of players who defied the odds.  We also touch on speculation for the upcoming Ashes, considering England and Australia's readiness for the epic showdown. Whether you're a cricket history buff or an Ashes series enthusiast, this episode offers discussions on memorable cricket events, sportsmanship, and the undying cricket spirit.

    53 мин.

  7. 22 ИЮЛ.

    S6 Ep 1: "Leisure" by W H Davies: Time to Stand and Stare

    Today we have a famous pre-war poem by Welsh poet, W. H. Davies, "Leisure." Born in 1871, Davies led a life filled with adventure, including a train accident in America that resulted in the loss of a leg. His memoir, "Autobiography of a Super-Tramp," provides a captivating account of his years of poverty and freedom.  Leisure is a startlingly simple poem of enduring relevance, beckoning us to take time to appreciate the beauty around us.

    3 мин.

  8. 21 ИЮЛ.

    England vs India: The Battle Unfolds

    Welcome to another episode of the Pavilion End podcast, where we dive into a captivating discussion between host Bill and Akshobh Giridharadas, a cricket writer and political theorist, about the riveting test series between England and India happening this week. The series so far has seen dramatic twists, with India feeling they should be leading 3-0, yet finding themselves 2-1 down. In this episode, they analyze the strategic brilliance of individual players like England's captain Ben Stokes who turned the tide in a tightly contested series; the intense pressure on both teams to perform, and the pivotal moments that have defined the series. Three down, two to go, with the fourth starting on Wednesday at Old Trafford, Manchester.

    44 мин.
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Short readings of interesting poems and prose, read by Bill Ricquier. To request a reading, contact Bill at: billpavilionend.com/contact/

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    Bill Ricquier
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    2024 - 2025
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