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A show where we listen to a heavy metal album, and then argue about it.

Brian Johnston - aka ‘Johnners’ - the BBC’s long-time cricket commentator, is the umpire in this test of wit and general knowledge, as two teams try to score the highest number of runs under his watchful eye. In these four episodes, team captains Tim Rice and Willie Rushton are joined by Stephen Fry, Paul Merton, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Bill Tidy, Caroline Quentin, Bernard Cribbins, and Robin Bailey. But which questions will they go for? The easier ‘single’ worth just one run?

Reminiscing about his long life and career at the BBC, Brian talks about many of the diverse occasions and programmes with which he was involved. He also indulges in his well-known love of (rather bad) jokes and puns.

On January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court released two interlocked abortion decisions overturning the laws of all the individual states. Only one of the decisions, Roe v. Wade, tends to get much media attention, and it is popularly said that it grants a "woman's right to choose". But Justice Blackmun is in several places very adamant: Though it had been explicitly sought, he was not granting to women the "right to choose". In Doe v. Bolton, the second and often unexamined companion decision, Blackmun is explicit. The right he is granting is to the doctor.

The Authorities: Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field brings together insights from industry experts to guide readers toward personal and professional excellence. In my chapter, The Customer Whisperer: Turning Complaints into Compliments with a Wave of Your Wand, I delve into transformative strategies for converting customer complaints into opportunities for building loyalty and enhancing brand reputation. This book is an essential read for those aiming to elevate their leadership skills and foster meaningful customer relationships.

Brian Johnston covered cricket for BBC Radio and Television, at home and abroad, beginning in 1946. After Eton, Oxford, and The Guards, he joined the BBC only by chance. In this reading from his book, he covers his career and family life from the start.

Recorded live in front of appreciative theatre audiences, here are dozens of hilarious stories about legendary Test cricketers such as Richie Benaud, Ian Botham, Geoffrey Boycott, Michael Holding and Fred Trueman, as well as some of the most famous gaffes and practical jokes carried out by the commentary team on BBC Radio's Test Match Special.

Thousands have people have already enjoyed the books in this series and here is the latest addition to the catalogue! Brian Johnston opens up the wonderful and often over-looked subject of Jesus in His role as "Son over God's House" as shown by the writer to the Hebrews. You may think you know Jesus well as your own personal saviour, but here is another vital dimension to his service for His people today. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: THE EXALTED PURIFIER OF SINS CHAPTER 3: THE ROYAL SON OF DAVID’S DYNASTY CHAPTER 4: THE FELLOW OVER GOD’S FELLOWSHIP CHAPTER 5: THE GREATEST EVER ...

Recognized as one of the definitive handbooks in the battle against assisted suicide, this clearly written analysis examines the issue from numerous perspectives. Chapters include: The story of Jack Kevorkian; the History of the Hemlock Society; Real Answers to Pain and Depression; Hospice Care; Medical Ethics; Social History of Assisted Suicide; and much more.

The 28th Governor General's most personal and timely book to date: a passionate and practical guide for turning empathy into action. As the world stumbles through the most severe pandemic of the last century, threatened by teetering economies, torn by political division, separated by unequal...

Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston takes a loo k at five encounters of people who met Jesus at the cross: PONTIUS PILATE – UNDER PRESSURE SIMON OF CYRENE - UNDER OBLIGATION BARABBAS - UNDER CONVICTION JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA - UNDER COVER THE CENTURION – UNDER AUTHORITY This books also contains a bonus book, "Blessed Assurance", in which Brian discussed four key things that God wants us to have full assurance of! THE POWER OF THE WORD THE CHRIST OF GOD THE HOPE OF HIS CALLING THE HEART OF WORSHIP

What does it really mean to “stand firm in the true grace of God”? In this inspiring and richly biblical study, Brian Johnston takes readers on a journey through the Apostle Peter’s first letter—unpacking what Peter himself declared as his purpose in writing: “This is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!” (1 Peter 5:12). With warmth and clarity, Brian explores five key facets of God’s grace revealed in 1 Peter: Grace in Salvation – God’s sovereign mercy in choosing, redeeming, and giving us new life through Christ. Grace in Service – The privilege of being built into...

Hosted by Commissioner Brian Johnston, a weekly program examining the right to life, culture and the battle of ideas. With various guests and experts he examines the arts, the nature of the law, the practice of medicine, ethics, and personal accountability for our own lives as well as the lives of others.

Barry Johnston presents a retrospective of his father's career as a much-loved BBC broadcaster. Jovial Johnners was the doyen of cricket commentators, as well as a consumer of chocolate cake, a reporter, presenter, quiz-master and much-loved voice at State occasions. For nearly 50 years the ever-affable, always enthusiastic Brian Johnston brought warmth and wit to a wide range of BBC programmes.

Have you heard the story about the day Dickie Bird was invited to lunch with the Queen? Or the one about Brian Johnston when he joined the Grenadier Guards?

For a number of decades, Golden Bells has been feeding Christians around the world with God’s word in tear-off wall and desk calendar formats. For the first time, Golden Bells is now also being made available in book format - taking an ‘evergreen’ undated approach so that you can start reading the daily thoughts at any time during the year. In this volume, each 7 days cycle through one of seven different approaches to enjoying a short extract from God’s Word: An encouraging word to get us thinking about mission; whether that’s evangelism or other service for the Lord; A quote or ...

THE Podcast for Owner Operators.

We are starting a movement, centered around love to help raise the vibration of this beautiful planet. You can expect to hear casual conversations and interviews with some amazing people as we chat about many topics all centered around three main pillars: Loving Yourself: Explore practical tips, personal stories, and scientific insights on self-love.Loving Others: Hear inspiring stories of kindness, empathy, and connection. From random acts of love to deep friendships, we celebrate the beauty of human bonds Loving the Planet: Dive into discussions about environmental consciousness, ...