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The Wit of Cricket

By: Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston
Narrated by: Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston
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Recorded live in front of appreciative theatre audiences, here are dozens of hilarious stories about legendary Test cricketers such as Richie Benaud, Ian Botham, Geoffrey Boycott, Michael Holding and Fred Trueman, as well as some of the most famous gaffes and practical jokes carried out by the commentary team on BBC Radio's Test Match Special.

Enjoy three of the best storytellers in the business as they prove that cricket is a funny game, even when rain stops play!

©1993 Brian Johnston, ©1998 Dickie Bird, ©2002 Henry Blofeld; (P)2003 BarryMour Productions Funny Witty
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Copies stories from their individual books which are a lot better overall but still good

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Hilarious stories from the cricketing world, from both sides. A must for any lover of the game.

A must for cricket lovers and listeners alike

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A wonderful, anecdotal collection for lovers of this great game

Hilarious

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Brilliant excerpts of the commentators recounting stories live, absolutely brilliant. Would highly recommend and well worth a listen, shame it's so short!

Absolutely hilarious

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Sorry to it was boring,maybe would better with out being live.it just about the past

The wit of cricket

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