As a brilliant schoolboy wicketkeeper and batsman, henry was, in the opinion of several good judges, destined to play for england. Our exclusive celebrity database gives you access to the contact details of henry blofelds management team, publicist. Henry blofeld is currently on a nationwide theatre tour with graeme swann. Join facebook to connect with henry blofeld and others you may know. Even today, blofeld remains surprised that miller never sued for libel. Henry blofeld was born on september 23, 1939 in norfolk, england. Henry blofeld book signing events at waterstones bookshops.
Cricket commentating legend henry blofeld is visiting us to sign copies of his new book, my az of cricket. In spring 2018, he is touring the country with his last ever theatre show, jampacked full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch. 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. 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. Blowers tumbled into this world, so he was reliably informed, on 23rd september 1939.
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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. Apr 21, 2018 henry is currently on a nationwide theatre tour, 78 retired. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to visit. Sep 26, 2016 beefy problems and cricket tour tales for everyone. Buy cricket and all that 1st paper back by henry blofeld, john ireland isbn. He is an actor, known for love, nina 2016, university challenge 1962 and have i got news for you 1990. With his plummy tones from a bygone age and quintessential englishness, it is perhaps apt that henry blofeld, the former cricket commentator, has chosen to move to menorca.
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