Testing Times in the City
Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. 'For about a day and a half, I was treated as if my name was Henry de Rothschild.'.
Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography.
Henry became a cricket writer in 1964 and ten years later graduated to the Test Match Special team, where he commentated on cricket for 43 years, announcing his retirement this year.
Episode 2: Testing Times in the City
"For about a day and a half, I was treated as if my name was Henry de Rothschild."
Writer: Henry Blofeld
Reader: Henry Blofeld
Abridger: Pete Nichols
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Henry Blofeld |
| Author | Henry Blofeld |
| Abridger | Pete Nichols |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
- Tue 5 Dec 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 6 Dec 201700:30BBC Radio 4
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