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5. Tennis
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Martin Amis recalls some great hitters during his tennis playing days, and says why he finally put down his racket. From 2017.
Martin Amis was one of the most celebrated authors of modern times.
This collection rounds up some of his non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016.
The author has always been drawn to the game of tennis: as a player and the sport also appears in his fiction and journalism.
In two accounts, he first speculates on the 'tennis monster' - a body and mind made up of the greatest competitors.
Then comes the moment he has to give up 'the beautiful game'.
Concluded by Bill Nighy.
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2017.
Last on
Sat 7 Sep 202403:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Bill Nighy |
| Author | Martin Amis |
| Producer | Duncan Minshall |
Broadcasts
Fri 6 Oct 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Sat 7 Oct 201700:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 6 Sep 202408:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 6 Sep 202413:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 6 Sep 202419:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 7 Sep 202403:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
