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1. From Small Beginnings

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4 Extra Debut. Biography of tennis great Fred Perry, charting his extraordinary life from childhood to Wimbledon glory. Read by Jamie Bamber.

The extraordinary life of a Wimbledon great - from from his childhood in Stockport to tennis glory, the glamour of Hollywood and the founding of a clothing empire.

Jon Henderson's biography of English tennis legend, Fred Perry,

Read by Jamie Bamber.

Abridged in five parts by Viv Beeby.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in June 2009.

15 minutes

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