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2. First Signs of Greatness

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Perry applies many shots perfected to win the 1929 world table tennis championships to the tennis court. Read by Jamie Bamber.

Many of the killer shots Perry perfects to win the world table tennis championships in 1929, he adapts and applies to the tennis court.

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.

Read by Jamie Bamber.

Abridged by Viv Beeby.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2009.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Jul 202403:30
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  • Tue 30 Jun 200909:45
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  • Wed 1 Jul 200900:30
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  • Tue 9 Jul 202408:30
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra