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The quintessentially English cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as “Blowers”, tells his riveting life story.Born in Norfolk and educated at Eton and Cambridge, Henry Calthorpe Blofeld OBE, nicknamed “Blowers” by the late Brian Johnston, is best known as a cricket commentator for Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. His distinctively rich, cut glass voice and his vividly eccentric observations of life on and off the pitch, have made him a household name, not only in Britain but around the world, wherever cricket is played. Blowers has been close the the heart of the game for over fifty years and his career has taken him to the far corners of the earth. This autobiography, stuffed to the gunwhales with delicious anecdotes, brings his astonishingly colourful story bang up to date.
This autobiography investigates the life and career of Henry Blofeld, examining how his unique personality and perspective shaped his role as a quintessential voice in international cricket commentary. The author, a celebrated broadcaster and writer, utilizes his extensive personal history to document his transition from an Eton and Cambridge education to becoming a fixture of the BBC's Test Match Special. Through a collection of personal reflections and professional anecdotes, the book illustrates the evolution of cricket culture over the last half-century as seen through the eyes of one of its most recognizable figures.
What You Will Find
This work serves as a comprehensive personal record that reflects the author's well-known eccentric style and professional longevity in sports broadcasting. The narrative provides a clear, firsthand account of the British cricket landscape, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of sports media.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007506406
ISBN-13:
9780007506408
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