The Wit & Wisdom of Test Match Special

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Publisher's Synopsis

'He played that so late, it was almost posthumous.' (John Arlott)


For over fifty years, Test Match Special has provided the soundtrack to many cricket fans' lives - now this book collects its greatest hits.


Here are all the witty sayings, bons mots, doubles entendres, wise words and priceless moments from the whole TMS team past and present, and of course their many and varied celebrity guests. Whether it's classic Test moments or hilarious asides from the boundary, you'll find the perfect line for every occasion. Collecting over half a century of quips and quotes, and beautifully illustrated throughout, The Wit and Wisdom of Test Match Special is a cricket fan's indispensable guide to bats, bowls, beards and bakes.

Book information

ISBN: 9781849908719
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: BBC Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.4472
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 266
Weight: 322g
Height: 204mm
Width: 136mm
Spine width: 25mm