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‘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.



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• "He played that so late, it was almost posthumous." --John Arlott

The Wit and Wisdom of Test Match Special

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      Publisher: Ebury Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/05/2015
      ISBN13: 9781849908719, 978-1849908719
      ISBN10: 1849908710

      Description

      Book 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.



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      • "He played that so late, it was almost posthumous." --John Arlott

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