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The Last Champion: The Life of Fred Perry by Jon Henderson (Omnibus)

4 Extra Debut. Biography of tennis great Fred Perry, charting his extraordinary life from childhood to Wimbledon glory. Read by Jamie Bamber.

Fascinating biography of English tennis great Fred Perry

Author Jon Henderson charts his extraordinary life from his childhood in Stockport to Wimbledon glory, the glamour of Hollywood and the founding of a clothing empire.

Ominbus of five episodes abridged by Viv Beeby.

Read by Jamie Bamber.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2009.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Jul 202402:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Jul 202407:30
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  • Sun 14 Jul 202412:30
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  • Sun 14 Jul 202418:30
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  • Mon 15 Jul 202402:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra