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A Tentative and Rather Shy Bat

Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. His early years at the crease.

Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography.

Henry became a cricket writer in 1964 and ten years later graduated to the Test Match Special team, where he commentated on cricket for 43 years, announcing his retirement this year.

Episode 1: A Tentative and Rather Shy Bat
Henry's early years at the crease

Writer: Henry Blofeld
Reader: Henry Blofeld
Abridger: Pete Nichols
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

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Tue 5 Dec 2017 00:30

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Reader Henry Blofeld
Author Henry Blofeld
Abridger Pete Nichols
Producer Karen Rose

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  • Mon 4 Dec 2017 09:45
  • Tue 5 Dec 2017 00:30

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