My innings of a lifetime with test match special by. He is an actor, known for love, nina 2016, university challenge 1962 and have i got news for you 1990. His voice is the sound of summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world. Henry blofeld s cricket year by blofeld, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry calthorpe blofeld, obe born 23 september 1939 nicknamed blowers by brian johnston, is a retired english sports journalist, broadcaster and amateur ornithologist best known as a cricket commentator for test match special on bbc radio 4 and bbc radio 5 live sports extra. I have diligently been putting pen to paper for the best part of the last thirty years so you need never be stuck for a gift item again. Discover book depositorys huge selection of henry blofeld books online. Sponsored by catherine jones, the cambridge jeweller, 9 bridge street, next to the round church. Join now the best tv and entertainment news in your inbox. Ernst stavro blofeld is a fictional character and villain from the james bond series of novels and films, created by ian fleming. Henry blofeld selling some of his most prized cricket possessions to fund overseas trip cricket commentator henry blofeld is selling some of his most prized cricket possessions, books. Geoff pugh there is a row of formidable redbrick victorian houses on.
This book, the great mans take on the history of the game, is well up to standard. Henry blofeld we are excited to have the cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld joining us to sign copies of his new book, over and out. Henry blofeld is leaving england because london is. Browse audiobooks written by henry blofeld sorted by best selling this month page 1. Henry blofeld audio books, best sellers, author bio. Henry my dear old thing blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket the cherished golden voice of cricket has decided to celebrate by touring the country with his brand new show, jampacked full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the tms box not allowed on. The book will also contain a glossary for those who want to make sure they know their googlys from their bouncers. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Henry blofeld selling some of his most prized cricket. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at. This autobiography is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. Henry blofeld s cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure.
How old is henry blofeld, who is the test match special. Shortlisted for cricket book of the year at the british sports book awards for over half a century, henry blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the. Henry blofeld dancing down the pitch cambridge live. Cricket commentator henry blofeld reveals how spanish wine. His voice is the sound of summer to cricket lovers all over the world, and this book is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. Join the worlds largest signed first edition book club 0 items. He covered two seasons of county cricket for the daily telegraph and his books include who do you think you are. Henry blofeld reveals his favourite test match special. A personal celebration of our glorious game that will be on sale.
He has established a reputation as a commentator with an accent, vocabulary and syntax that is quintessentially old. In his trademark style, blowers takes readers on a journey through the az of cricket recounting his favourite anecdotes from his fifty. This was previously uploaded, but the user got suspended. His passionate and entertaining book will become one of the classics of crickets literature. Its just not cricket henry blofelds cricket year abebooks. A criminal mastermind with aspirations of world domination, he is the archenemy of the british secret service agent james bond. Henry blofeld signing events at waterstones bookshops. In his trademark charming style, blowers takes us on a humorous and entertaining jaunt through the. Now that blowers has decided to declare his tms innings closed, his book reveals the secrets of life in the commentary box and of the rich cast of characters with whom he shared it, from the early days of john arlott and brian johnson to aggers and new boys boycott, swann, vaughan and tuffers. The one thing that shines throughout an entertaining and witty read is blofeld s marked respect for the game of cricket and its composite parts. Henry blofeld, along with fred trueman, appeared in the tertiary phase of the radio series as himself, when arthur dent and ford prefect materialised at lords cricket ground during the ashes. My innings of a lifetime with test match special by henry blofeld, 9781473674301, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Henry blofeld reveals his favourite test match special moment.
Hodder and stoughton published over and out on thursday 19 october 2017. This gift book is perfect for fans of cricket who want to understand the sport from henry s unique point of view, it is a humorous and entertaining jaunt through the cricket landscape. Between 196769 henry blofeld was fortunate to witness cricket on three continents. A perfect gift book, my az of cricket is packed with anecdotes, cricket terminology and historic moments. All you need to know about henry blofeld, including who the test match special legends wife is and how many books he has written. Henry blofeld, pictured at home during the uks coronavirus lockdown, said spanish wine was a fine medicine for his dry cough i was singing for my supper on a cruise ship which took in tahiti, new. Blofeld was a cricketer, specialising in batting, and later became a sports commentator. Explore books by henry blofeld with our selection at. The autobiography of cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld. A chance to meet the legendary cricket broadcaster henry blofeld as he joins us in store to sign copies of his new book, my az of cricket. Browse henry blofeld tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you. Henry blofeld s idiosyncratic musings on pigeons, buses and occasionally, even, the cricket match before him, are an integral part of the magical fabric of test match special. Crickets great entertainers by henry blofeld 200310 audio cassette crickets great entertainers by henry blofeld 200310.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Henry blofeld, the quintessentially english cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as blowers, is the ideal public speaker for any formal occasion. As a widely respected cricket historian, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game, and also a writer with a great sense of fun. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Book signing with henry blofeld tickets, sun 3 nov 2019 at. Crickets great entertainers hardcover october, 2003. Not forgetting pigeons passing, red buses and much loved cricket grounds, henry blofeld writes of his favourite countries, and experiences while travelling, and meeting and interviewing many cricketloving celebrities. If you love old school cricket, you will love this.
A personal celebration of our glorious game by blofeld, henry isbn. Henry blofeld has 33 books on goodreads with 681 ratings. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Henry blofeld s voice is the sound of the summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world, and this autobiographical book is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. Come and meet legendary broadcaster and voice of cricket henry blofeld as he signs copies of his new book my az of cricket at this early afternoon book signing. Henry blofeld was born on september 23, 1939 in norfolk, england. Cricket and all that by henry blofeld used world of books. Buy my az of cricket by henry blofeld with free delivery. Henry blofeld admits he was lucky not to have been sacked during his time on tms credit. Henry blofeld s voice is the sound of the summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world, and this autobiographical book is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport. After the show, henry will be signing copies of his new book my az of cricket.
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