He will be ready, poised to talk to you on 07966 222 342. This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. 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. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at the bbc. How old is henry blofeld, who is the test match special. 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. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to meet fans in. Mar 07, 2018 henry blofeld will be signing copies of his latest book over and out. He even occasionally turns up on channel 4s countdown programme and is an amusing after dinner speaker. 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. A perfect gift book, my az of cricket is packed with anecdotes, cricket terminology and historic moments. 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. In february 2018 it was announced henry will present a new show for.
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. 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. Dec 25, 2018 discover book depositorys huge selection of henry blofeld books online. Geoff pugh there is a row of formidable redbrick victorian houses on the headingley side of the road, some. Golden voice of test cricket henry blofeld will be appearing at a booksigning in shrewsbury on march 24 for half a century blowers was a muchloved cricket broadcaster and journalist who delighted fans with his infectious enthusiasm, avuncular tone and bon viveur style of cricket commentating. In his trademark charming style, blowers takes us on a humorous and entertaining jaunt. His voice is the sound of summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world. In his trademark charming style, blofeld goes through the alphabet, explaining some of the puzzling cricket terminology and regaling his favourite anecdotes from his fifty years in the sport. 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 signs his book, my az of cricket henry will be at davids bookshop on saturday, 23 november 1. Discover book depositorys huge selection of henry blofeld books online. Henry blofeld is retiring from test match special credit. Explore books by henry blofeld with our selection at. He is as knowledgeable as they come on the game and as such is a fine guest host, after dinner speaker or front man for any cricket related brand or event.
Hodder and stoughton published over and out on thursday 19 october 2017. Henry blofeld will be signing his new book at hatchards book shop in piccadilly on thursday 19 october. 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. In his trademark style, blowers takes readers on a journey through the az of cricket recounting his. Henry blofeld was born on september 23, 1939 in norfolk, england. Hand signed with the additional text my dear old thing by henry blofeld to the title page new and unread. Sep 09, 2017 henry blofeld retires from tms his best quotes on cricket, wine, buses, pigeons and life save end of an era. Henry blofeld was born in 1939, on the landed norfolk estate where his family have lived since the 16th century.
He has been the voice of test match special for over forty years. Henry blofeld retired on saturday after the conclusion of the third england vs west indies test match in london. He talks to rob hastings about pigeons, geoffrey boycott and why he wont shed a tear on. English sports writer and journalist henry blofeld is also celebrated as a great cricket commentator.
Henry blofeld the legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld, will be in store from 11am to sign copies of his book. Oct, 2017 henry blofeld was born in 1939, on the landed norfolk estate where his family have lived since the 16th century. Henry blofeld is retiring from test match special, 47 years after he began his commentary career. 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. He is an actor, known for love, nina 2016, have i got news for you 1990 and university challenge 1962.
Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld at shrewsbury. Follow the bubbly, boisterous world of blowers knows no full stops. Oct 10, 2000 henry blofeld s cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure. Book signing with henry blofeld tickets, sun 3 nov 2019 at. 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.
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. Henry blofeld has 33 books on goodreads with 7 ratings. 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. Book in advance to guarantee your place in the signing queue. Henry is now available and open to enquiries for addressing corporate or private functions and gatherings, auctions and so forth. Eventbrite winstones books presents talk and signing with henry blofeld. 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. He is best known as a cricket commentator on bbc radio 4s test match special and bbc radio 5 live. 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. 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. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to visit shrewsbury.
Henry blofeld admits he was lucky not to have been sacked during his time on tms credit. Apr 21, 2018 henry blofeld is a cricket broadcasting legend. Oct, 2017 henry blofeld admits he was lucky not to have been sacked during his time on tms credit. Eventbrite jarrold presents book signing with henry blofeld sunday, 3 november 2019 at jarrold, book department, norwich, england. 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. Browse henry blofeld tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you. Henry blofeld audio books, best sellers, author bio. Blofeld received a phone call from a television company. Cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld to visit. He has established a reputation as a commentator with an accent, vocabulary and syntax that is. In his trademark charming style, blofeld goes through the alphabet, explaining some of the puzzling cricket terminology and regaling his favourite anecdotes from.
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. 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. 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. Henry blofeld s cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure. We are excited to have the cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld joining us to sign copies of his new book, over and out.
Blofeld has authored eight books to date, which mostly feature idiosyncratic recollections of cricket told with an autobiographical slant. This autobiography, over and out is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. If you would like a signed copy of the book dedicating to someone in particul. Cricket broadcasting legend, henry blofeld signs his book, my a. Henry was a true cricket broadcasting legend who recently gave up the mic. An evening with henry blofeld and graeme swann whsmith blog. 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. 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.
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Over and out by henry blofeld digested read books the. For half a century blowers was a muchloved cricket broadcaster and journalist who delighted fans with his infectious enthusiasm, avuncular tone and bon viveur style of cricket commentating. They wanted to come up for two days and film us doing nothing in norfolk. In his trademark charming style, blowers goes through the alphabet, explaining some of the puzzling cricket. Henry blofeld retires from tms his best quotes on cricket. 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.
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. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at. Henry blofeld at the white horse bookshop book signing. This autobiography is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. A criminal mastermind with aspirations of world domination, he is the archenemy of the british secret service agent james bond. You can meet henry blofeld by purchasing a copy of my a. Henry blofeld signing events at waterstones bookshops. London west end henry blofeld will be signing his new. It so happens that henry blofeld s father thomas robert calthorpe blofeld. Henry blofeld, dieting, belsen and the jewish stand. Book signing with henry blofeld tickets, sun 3 nov 2019 at 11.
Henry my dear old thing blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket. Henry blofeld book signing the legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld, will be in store from 11am to sign copies of his book. Henry blofeld on why he is declaring at the age of 77. He also had a successful partnership with england spin bowler, graeme swann. Golden voice of test cricket henry blofeld will be appearing at a book signing in shrewsbury on march 24.
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