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‘The best cricket book of the year…laugh out loud funny’ Daily Mail
‘Revealing’ The Guardian
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Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of "Bumble", the legendary SkySports cricket commentator who's one ball short of an over and delivers madcap moments galore in this ebullient, endearing and hilarious new book.
David "Bumble" Lloyd is a legend in our living rooms, a genuine "good bloke" all cricket fans feel they know inside out because of his infectious, larger-than-life personality and that distinctive Lancashire burr.
Bumble has become the one constant for passionate English fans in cricket's rapidly changing landscape. He has earned cult status as a commentator and pundit, with viewers loving his unerring dedication to the game's great fables.
The World According to Bumble: Start the Car revels in the quirkier and humorous side of cricket, while offering behind-the-scenes action of Lloyd's years spent following cricket around the globe, from Accrington to Lahore.
Bumble waxes lyrical on everything from the genius of Shane Warne to the merits of a Lancashire hotpot … and the delights of finishing the day with a couple of pints and a curry.
Enjoy the camaraderie that exists among the SkySports team - including former England captains Sir Ian Botham, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and David Gower - and laugh out loud at the stories and anecdotes which have forged Bumble's character.
Whether he is holding up play to retrieve lost balls from the top of sight-screens, or enacting mock pitch reports from car parks, Bumble is capable of stealing the limelight at all times.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An addictive read as it is just a good lad telling you how he spends his life. The book has the feel of him telling you the tales whilst having a pint (real ale of course) rather than on a piece of paper.
Enjoyed that he let you know in a courteous manner how he gets on and thinks about his sky colleagues and other cricketers.
No smoke blown up persons behinds.
I was not sure at first about the way the book ended but after some cogitation feel it was an apt ending as a good bloke remembering one of his finest friends.
Enjoyed that he let you know in a courteous manner how he gets on and thinks about his sky colleagues and other cricketers.
No smoke blown up persons behinds.
I was not sure at first about the way the book ended but after some cogitation feel it was an apt ending as a good bloke remembering one of his finest friends.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Probably one of the best cricket books ever. Couldn't put it down or stop laughing. Roll on volume 2.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was not suprised how funny the book/cd was having listened to Bumble for many years. His use of phrases and words are from the heart which as a fellow Lancastrian is not at all unusual. He speaks how he sees a situation and puts it in a way you can understand. It is informative and funny whilst it keep your interest to the end. Highley recommened.
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One off the edge ..........
In common with some other reviewers I felt that this kicks off really well but then inexplicably falls away. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barrington Blythe
Bumble at his best
Bumble at his hilarious best. Bought this book to take on holiday, wonderful. Can't wait for the next one, Pass the Loofah, I'm having a bath.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Joy Townsend
A book of several parts. Not all of which work.
In his role as a cricket commentator I've followed David Lloyd long before he attracted a cult following. And found him humourous, knowledgeable and enthusiastic .... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Michael G. Noyland
Got aching sides
Took this book to Cuba - got totally cheesed off with the missus hitting me in the sides as I could not help but laugh out loud whilst on the sunbed! Read more
Published 10 months ago by cantleyblade
Given as gift - well received
This book was bought as a gift for a cricket fan and went down very well. They said it was a humerous and enjoyable read.
Published 10 months ago by Bird Brain
Fun, Fun, Fun, Jokes oh, and Cricket!
This is great fun. I'm a female northerner and I love this to bits. the humour is great, the stories and tales relating to all sorts of things, not just cricket are fabulous. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Claire Steed
Disappointing
A great start that made me laugh, but rapidly deteriorated into tedium. Had expected more cricket, but was bored by football, golf and other disinteresting topics. Read more
Published 16 months ago by nipolina
What a cracker
If you love the wise cracks from David lloyd. You will love this. It's not his life story but tells the best bits of cricket in his life. could not put it down.
Published 16 months ago by smithy
The World According to Bumble
Easy to read, full of Bumbles dry sence of humour and wit. If you are a cricket fan there are lots of interesting pages on Bumbles assessment on players past and present and some... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Paulus
The World According to Bumble
An awful book. I love listening to Bumble on TV, but this book is all over the place. One minute he is talking about his vision of the future of cricket, the next he is giving us... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. D. R. Goodman
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