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Perry's off-court encounters attract attention, as he is seen out on the town with the stars of the day. Read by Jamie Bamber.

Perry's off-court encounters attract attention.

He's seen out on the town with the stars of the day, including Bette Davis, Loretta Young and Marlene Dietrich.

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 July 2009.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Jul 202403:30
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