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5. The Founding of a Clothing Empire

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Perry faces life after tennis and finds success as a businessman and with a clothing empire. Biography read by Jamie Bamber.

Perry faces life after tennis and finds success as a businessman.

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

Jon Henderson's biography of the English tennis legend.

Concluded by Jamie Bamber.

Abridged by Viv Beeby.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

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

15 minutes

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