Never the Twain

In the television programme “Definitely Not Cricket”, Lady Devereaux asks Simon to take charge of her staff cricket team for a match against the opposing side headed by bookmaker Bernie Miller. The episode features Donald Sinden in a starring role.

Definitely Not Cricket is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the comedy‑drama genre and is listed simply as an “episode” rather than a series or serial. The title itself hints at a light‑hearted take on the sport, and the format suggests a self‑contained story rather than an ongoing narrative. The central plot revolves around Lady Devereaux, who asks Simon to take charge of her staff’s cricket side. He is to lead them in a match against a rival team whose captain is the bookmaker Bernie Miller. The conflict is set up as a classic workplace rivalry played out on the cricket field, with the two leaders pitted against each other in a friendly yet competitive encounter. The episode features Donald Sinden in a starring role, adding a familiar face to the production. Alongside Sinden, the storyline showcases Lady Devereaux’s invitation, Simon’s acceptance of the captaincy, and Bernie Miller’s position as the opposing captain. These characters drive the action, providing the comedic and competitive elements that define the episode’s premise.