Radio 5 Live has a reputation for deep, thorough coverage of sports. It was the recent airing of just such an episode that really caught our ear, with award-winning author Joanne Harris. The original episode, published on June 26th, 2025, still gets regular listens, even a year later.
Joanne Harris, best-known for her beloved novel “Chocolat,” cracks open the world of cricket in this one. Her experiences give her a rare perspective that she conveys with contagious enthusiasm. In “View from the Boundary,” she offers personal reflections and observations about the game, providing a literary lens through which to appreciate cricket’s nuances. The segment is part of a larger effort to mix sports commentary with cultural insights, deepening the listener’s appreciation for both cricket and literature.
You can listen to the complete episode of Harris on our “View from the Boundary” podcast by clicking here. This edition truly sparkles, thanks to an exuberant narrative. Harris’s vivid, luminous, and poetic storytelling will have appeal to cricket lovers and literature buffs. It is Harris’s story that may end up surprising readers the most.
The episode has generated positive reviews, adding to Radio 5 Live’s well-earned reputation as a go-to provider of hard-hitting sports programming. Depicted here, Radio 5 Live’s logo, inspired by its on air branding of ‘New British Radio’ to represent its brand identity. View the full graphic here! This branding speaks to the station’s ongoing pledge to provide the best possible content to its listeners.
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