Break Time, with Jimmy Anderson

Available for over a year

Cricketer Jimmy Anderson joins Greg and Bella to reminisce about stage fright, bullies and how a sudden growth spurt kick-started his cricketing career. Fellow Tailender Jimmy shares memories of getting on stage in the nursery nativity and miming to Billy Ray Cyrus in a school talent show; he'll discuss how it felt to be described as "frail" by his then PE teacher Mr Ennis; Jimmy will recall how his life changed after a growth spurt and he ended up bowling for Burnley CC; how going to an all-boys school and being bullied both stalled the start of his love life and knocked his self esteem; he'll also recall the time he managed to skip his mock exams; his love of the NOW! 42 CD and his first gig, seeing James and the Stereophonics; and a tricky time towards the end of school that lead to his mum being quietly disappointed in him. Greg and Bella also get a message from Greg's first love Sophie McElhone who now lives in New Zealand! To get in touch with Greg and Bella, or to submit your lesson plan, email [email protected].