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Werther's OG (talk | contribs) I added the name of the commentator that made the 'faux pas '"The batsman's Holding, the bowler's Willey....": Brian Johnston, as well as replacing the name 'Balls' with 'Willey' . |
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''TMS'' has always had a distinctively irreverent style. Whilst it takes its role of describing and commenting on the action seriously, there has also been much light relief. Brian Johnston, who was as happy on the stage and working in light entertainment presentation as he was in the commentary box, was the master of this style which on occasion could lead to hilarity in the box, most notably on one occasion in August 1991 at [[The Oval]] when Agnew referred to [[Ian Botham]]'s dismissal "[[hit wicket]]" as Botham "just couldn't quite get his leg over!" This remark led to the total collapse of both in a fit of giggles (which was followed quickly by Johnston's giggle-affected chastening, "Aggers do stop it!") This clip has become a broadcasting classic and is frequently replayed.
"The batsman's Holding, the bowler's Willey...." (Referring to Michael Holding and Peter Willey respectively), was another comment made on the show that will always be remembered as a commentating classic. To the credit of the BBC the air did not go dead. Brian Johnston, or "Johnners", the commentator responsible, managed to keep deadpan throughout
Whilst the levity in the commentary box has reduced somewhat since Johnners' death there is still a recognition that no matter how seriously fans may take their cricket it is, after all, only a game. Po-faced commentary is not ''TMS'''s way. Not every listener is happy with Henry Blofeld's continuous references to buses, pigeons and aeroplanes, but most feel that the programme would be the poorer without him for all his eccentricities. "Blowers" and other unique voices became customary impersonations for comedians such as [[Rory Bremner]].
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