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. He has been the voice of test match special for over forty years. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to visit shrewsbury for book signing march 19, 2018 cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld will be meeting fans and signing copies of his latest book in an event in shrewsbury on saturday march 24. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to meet fans in. Henry blofeld book signing the legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld, will be in store from 11am to sign copies of his book. In his trademark style, blowers takes readers on a journey through the az of cricket recounting his.
A perfect gift book, my az of cricket is packed with anecdotes, cricket terminology and historic moments. He will be ready, poised to talk to you on 07966 222 342. He talks to rob hastings about pigeons, geoffrey boycott and why he wont shed a tear on. The bubbly, boisterous world of blowers knows no full stops. Davids bookshop there are many reasons to love blowers, as he is known to fans. Henry blofeld come and meet the legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld who will be in store on saturday 9th november to sign copies of his new book, my az of cricket. Henry blofeld signing events at waterstones bookshops. Henry blofeld book signing events at waterstones bookshops. How old is henry blofeld, who is the test match special. He is best known as a cricket commentator on bbc radio 4s test match special and bbc radio 5 live.
Cricket broadcasting legend, henry blofeld signs his book, my a. Henry blofeld was born on september 23, 1939 in norfolk, england. Henry blofeld is retiring from test match special, 47 years after he began his commentary career. Henry blofeld has 33 books on goodreads with 7 ratings. Henry my dear old thing blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at the bbc. For more than 45 years, henry blofeld s throaty baritone voted one of the top ten voices on radio by radio times readers has been a.
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Tms will miss henry blofeld test match special will not be the same without this lovable old rogue, who has decided to retire after 45 years in the bbc. He even occasionally turns up on channel 4s countdown programme and is an amusing after dinner speaker. In his trademark style, blowers takes readers on a journey through the az of cricket recounting his favourite anecdotes from his fifty years in the sport. This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Blofeld has authored eight books to date, which mostly feature idiosyncratic recollections of cricket told with an autobiographical slant. A chance to meet the legendary cricket broadcaster henry blofeld as he joins us in store to sign copies of his new book, my az of cricket. This book reveals the secrets of life in the commentary box and of the rich cast of characters with whom he shared it, from the early days of john arlott and brian johnson to. He attended eton and then kings college, cambridge, despite not passing any alevels my family had been going to kings forever, he explained. Eventbrite jarrold presents book signing with henry blofeld sunday, 3 november 2019 at jarrold, book department, norwich, england. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at. Mar 07, 2018 henry blofeld will be signing copies of his latest book over and out. Henry was a true cricket broadcasting legend who recently gave up the mic. Oct, 2017 henry blofeld admits he was lucky not to have been sacked during his time on tms credit.
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Henry blofeld we are excited to have the cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld joining us to sign copies of his new book, over and out. Henry is now available and open to enquiries for addressing corporate or private functions and gatherings, auctions and so forth. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld will be meeting fans and signing copies of his latest book in an event in shrewsbury on saturday march 24. Apr 21, 2018 henry blofeld is a cricket broadcasting legend. Hodder and stoughton published over and out on thursday 19 october 2017. Henry blofeld s cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure. His voice is the sound of summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world.
Eventbrite winstones books presents talk and signing with henry blofeld. 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. If you would like a signed copy of the book dedicating to someone in particul. After dinner henry might relive that moment when he found himself in a hotel corridor covered only in a small paper doily, or explain how a cricket match is just like a symphony. English sports writer and journalist henry blofeld is also celebrated as a great cricket commentator. We are excited to have the cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld joining us to sign copies of his new book, over and out. This autobiography, over and out is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. It so happens that henry blofeld s father thomas robert calthorpe blofeld. My innings of a lifetime with test match special, at pengwern books, in fish street, from 12. Henry blofeld on why he is declaring at the age of 77. They wanted to come up for two days and film us doing nothing in norfolk. He also had a successful partnership with england spin bowler, graeme swann.
Henry blofeld at the white horse bookshop book signing. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to visit. Henry blofeld was born in 1939, on the landed norfolk estate where his family have lived since the 16th century. 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. Legendary cricket commentator henry blofeld book signing during the portland red triangle match v lashings all stars at the reforne cricket ground at easton in dorset. Discover book depositorys huge selection of henry blofeld books online. We are delighted to announce that cricket legend, henry blofeld is coming back to the bookshop this november to do a signing of his latest book, my az of cricket. Henry blofeld is retiring from test match special credit. In his trademark charming style, blofeld goes through the alphabet, explaining some of the puzzling cricket terminology and regaling his favourite anecdotes from. Henry blofeld audio books, best sellers, author bio. Nov 26, 2019 henry my dear old thing blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket the cherished golden voice of cricket has been celebrating by touring the country with his live show celebrating the release of his forthcming book my az of cricket. Cricket broadcasting legend, henry blofeld signs his book, my az of cricket henry will be at davids bookshop on saturday, 23 november 1.
The autobiography of cricket broadcasting legend, henry blofeld for over half a century, henry blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game of cricket as a much loved broadcaster and journalist. Hand signed with the additional text my dear old thing by henry blofeld to the title page new and unread. The cherished golden voice of cricket has decided to celebrate by touring the country with his brandnew show, jampacked full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the tms box not allowed on the radio. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. When you want to get hold of me please give my splendid agent, luke sutton, a ring or send him an email via this form. 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. Oct, 2017 henry blofeld was born in 1939, on the landed norfolk estate where his family have lived since the 16th century. Signed first edition hardback copy of my az of cricket by henry blofeld hand signed by henry blofeld to the title page signed at the publisher nb we are hosting a book signing with henry blofeld on 10th december. Henry blofeld retires from tms his best quotes on cricket.
An evening with henry blofeld and graeme swann whsmith blog. In his trademark charming style, blowers goes through the alphabet, explaining some of the puzzling cricket. 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. Since 2002 henry blofeld has performed in his humorous oneman show in theatres all round the country, and later he teamed up with his former tms producer, peter baxter, for more than 250 twoman shows. If youd like to reserve a book at the special price of. Henry blofeld waterstones leadenhall market are pleased to welcome henry blofeld for a signing of his new book my az of cricket legendary cricket broadcaster henry blofeld takes the reader on a journey from az through the world of cricket. 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. 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. This autobiography is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. The cherished golden voice of cricket has decided to celebrate by touring the country with his brandnew show, jampacked full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the tms box. You can meet henry blofeld by purchasing a copy of my a.
Explore books by henry blofeld with our selection at. London west end henry blofeld will be signing his new. My az of cricket saturday, 30 november 2019 at dt9 3aa, sherborne, england. Geoff pugh there is a row of formidable redbrick victorian houses on the headingley side of the road, some. Browse henry blofeld tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you. He has established a reputation as a commentator with an accent, vocabulary and syntax that is.
Henry blofeld, dieting, belsen and the jewish stand. Golden voice of test cricket henry blofeld will be appearing at a book signing in shrewsbury on march 24. Henry blofeld retired on saturday after the conclusion of the third england vs west indies test match in london. Biography stalwart of cricket commentary henry blofeld was educated at eton and cambridge, where he became the lowest achieving cricket blue since the boer war. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to visit shrewsbury. A criminal mastermind with aspirations of world domination, he is the archenemy of the british secret service agent james bond. Henry blofeld admits he was lucky not to have been sacked during his time on tms credit.
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