1 CD, James Holland lecture on Keith Miller and Hedley Verity, delivered at the Long Room, Lord's Ground. [0:00-4:35] Holland is introduced by Adam Chadwick, MCC Curator and Alistair Lack, chairman of MCC Arts and Library committee.
[4:35-11:30] Holland talks about Keith Miller wearing his RAF tie for his portrait by Michael Corkrey, how Holland's headmaster Hubert Doggart played with him, and the impact of the Second World War on the population and the cancellation of first-class cricket, [11:30-45:16] Holland talks about Hedley Verity, his career and bowling figures, Verity preparing for war and joining the Green Howards, the impact of the Second World War on cricket and Lord's, Verity's death in Sicily during the war, [45:16-1:01:50] Holland talks about Keith Miller's arrival in Britain, his service in the Royal Australian Air Force, Miller's brushes with death, and flying Mosquitoes, his performance in the Victory Tests at Lord's in 1945, Miller's playing style, playing in Bradman's 'Invincibles' team, [1:01:50-1:07:10] Holland talks about changes in cricket following the Second World War, [1:07:40-1:18:55] Holland takes questions from the audience including his thoughts on whether Verity would have achieved more in cricket had it not been for the war.