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Product Description Born in Norfolk and educated at Eton and Cambridge, Henry Calthorpe Blofeld, 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 heart of the game for over fifty years, and his career has taken him to the far corners of the earth. Stuffed to the gunwales with delicious anecdotes, this autobiography brings his astonishingly colorful story bang up to date. Review No one knows or cares more about radio or can write about it with such wit, love and grace.-- "Stephen Fry, praise for the author" About the Author Henry Calthorpe Blofeld, OBE, nicknamed Blowers by the late Brian Johnston, was born in Norfolk and educated at Eton and Cambridge and is best known as a cricket commentator for Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 and Live Sports Extra on Radio 5. He has been a cricket writer for over forty-five years.
Henry Blofeld's autobiography chronicles his life in and out of cricket, from his distinctive commentary style to his global experiences. The book details his upbringing at Eton and Cambridge, his rise to fame as a cricket commentator for Test Match Special, and his extensive career spanning over fifty years. It promises a collection of anecdotes and a colorful story brought up to date, reflecting his unique observations on the game and life itself.
The book is presented as a collection of anecdotes from a well-known cricket commentator, Henry Blofeld. Stephen Fry offers praise for the author's wit, love, and grace in writing about radio. The description highlights Blofeld's distinctive voice and eccentric observations, suggesting a warm and engaging personal history for fans of cricket and broadcasting.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2019-08-06
Publisher:
Blackstone Pub
ISBN-10:
0008345686
ISBN-13:
9780008345686
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