Jun 12, 2018 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 manages to make even asking for coffee a lyrical, conspiratorial treat. Discover book depositorys huge selection of henry blofeld books online. For over half a century, henry blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game. Henry blofeld blowers last commentary at the oval, 2017. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at the bbc. Feb 28, 2017 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 and drawings.
Cricket in three moods by henry blofeld 19700615 jan 1, 1841. My six best books henry blofeld, 78, known as blowers, was a muchloved cricket commentator until his retirement last year from bbc radios test match special. Henry retired from test match special in 2017 to huge adulation from the entire nation as well as a standing ovation during a lap of honour at the home of cricket, lords. He is an actor, known for love, nina 2016, university challenge 1962 and have i got news for you 1990. Oct, 2017 the two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at the bbc save henry blofeld s taste for colourful language has occasionally landed him in trouble credit. Over and out by henry blofeld 9781473670914 hardback. Henry blofelds lap of honour today at lords cricket ground. He has established a reputation as a commentator with an accent. Memories of test match special from a broadcasting icon oct 19, 2017.
He also writes on cricket and has authored eight books to date. A perfect gift for fans of cricket who want to understand the sport from henrys. Buy the test match special book of cricket quotes by waddell, dan, blofeld, henry isbn. The autobiography of cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld. Henry calthorpe blofeld, obe born 23 september 1939 1 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. Would i lie to you at christmas series 11 bbc one bbc. Sep 12, 2017 henry blofeld made cricket fun for all but tms has bottled his spirit. When i said in june that it was going to be my last year. Henry blofeld blenheim palace festival of literature film. Meet the author henry blofeld event report more about books.
Henry blofeld is a muchloved character, but surely we can do a little better than this example of privilege over performance jonathan liew. Henry has been a summariser on test match special for over 40 years, and cricket. Henry blofeld brings a touch of the pg wodehouse to tms. Cricket raconteur visited the bookshop for an hour on a wet and windy saturday afternoon to sign copies of his new book my az of cricket. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. His whole life to date sounds great fun, and any cricket fan would love to have enjoyed even a few of blofelds cricketing adventures. Sep 09, 2017 henry blofeld, the muchloved bbc test match special cricket commentator, will call his last match for the bbc this week the 77yearold broadcaster is hanging up his microphone after the. Henry calthorpe blofeld, obe born 23 september 1939 nicknamed blowers by brian. Henry blofeld selling some of his most prized cricket. Jan 21, 2018 its great to know that henry blofeld did things his own way. Back in 1998, a test in jamaica was abandoned because of a dangerous pitch.
Henry blofeld ends his final stint on commentary for test. 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. His characteristically patrician tones, overlaid with those of the bon viveur, have delighted listeners to the bbcs test match special where the personality of the broadcaster comes second only to a. His last test commentary was when england played west indies at lords on 9 september 2017. 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. The cup appears, blofeld is enthusiastic, suggesting its maker ought to open a coffee stand. Thankfully you can read about them all in over and out, which is thoroughly recommended.
Bbc test match special commentator henry blofeld discusses commentating at the home of cricket and has a few stories to tell. Books by henry blofeld author of over and out goodreads. 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 crick. Henry blofeld has 33 books on goodreads with 699 ratings. Henry blofeld made cricket fun for all but tms has bottled. He attended eton and then kings college, cambridge, despite not passing any alevels my family had been going to kings forever, he explained. Over and out by henry blofeld digested read books the guardian. Memories of test match special from a broadcasting icon 19oct 2017. Henry blofeld brought a touch of the pg wodehouse to test. Henry blofeld made cricket fun for all but tms has bottled his spirit the irreplaceable commentator has departed with his woosterish catchphrases yet the tms box is still a rich mix of.
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Shortlisted for cricket book of the year at the british sports book awards. Henry blofeld blowers gets a standing ovation at the oval after his final commentary at the oval, 2017. Henry blofeld was born on september 23, 1939 in norfolk, england. Henry blofeld retires from tms his best quotes on cricket. Follow for news, tourdates, appearances, merchandise and more. Ernst stavro blofeld is a fictional character and villain from the james bond series of novels and films, created by ian fleming. Over and out by henry blofeld digested read in the commentary box were several cases of vintage claret we were squiffy for the entire five days. His voice is the sound of summer to cricket lovers all over the world, and this book is a celebration of his career. Henry blofeld s voice is the sound of the summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world, and this autobiographical audiobook is a celebration of his career commentating on the s. Crickets great entertainers by henry blofeld 200310 audio cassette. Over and out henry blofeld hardcover books online raru.
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. In the early 1990s i was asked to do a bit of television commentary for sky but it wasnt a terribly successful venture as i hadnt realised people would be expecting me to report accurately. Henry blofeld on commentating at lords mcclords youtube. Dec 25, 2018 discover book depositorys huge selection of henry blofeld books online. Hodder and stoughton published over and out on thursday 19 october 2017.
Standing ovation at lords for henry blofeld as he ends his final stint on. John crace tunes in for ballbyball coverage of the cricket commentators storied career. Henry blofeld pictured at lords in 2017 says englands triumph on sunday ranks with any of the great milestones of english cricket top of the world. Blofeld, henry, crickets great entertainers, hodder, 2004 if you want your book signed, please contact my splendid agent, ralph brunjes who can arrange for me to do the honours for a small fee. Henry blofeld is a muchloved character, but surely we can.
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