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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!
Enjoy three of the best storytellers in the business as they prove that cricket is a funny game - even when rain stops play!
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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Absolutely brilliant. I have listened to this 3 times now in the space of 2 days and am still laughing at some of the stories.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This audio collection has had an entire car full of people roaring with laughter.It crosses all genders and age groups (youngest 9, eldest 68) and leaves everyone feeling much happier with life than before without offending anybody. I have already pre-ordered the "Wit of cricket 2". Excellent fayre!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is just great! If you've never had the pleasure of listening to the BBC's TEST MATCH SPECIAL you might be unfamiliar with the jolly banter that the inhabitants of the commentary box share with their listeners. One of the greatest exponents of this seemingly effortless skill was the much missed Brian Johnston and this CD brings some of his best (and sometimes now almost legendary) stories together with those of the great Henry Blofeld and former umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird and they are able to share with us some of the best anecdotes and jokes that they have enjoyed in their many years of involvement with this sometimes much misunderstood game.
The stories they tell are sometimes still referenced in the commentaries today - Henry's youthful experience with a bus was mentioned during the 2009 Ashes series for example (and it explains a lot!) - but all of them remain timeless and, at times, almost painfully funny, but never maliciously so. Tales of John Arlott, Geoffrey Boycott and Ian Botham (alongside many others) will give you great insight into the mysterious world of Cricket broadcasting and the slightly surreal universe surrounding it.
So sit back and savour three of the greatest storytellers of the game at their very best. It's 75 minutes of your time you simply won't regret. If nothing else you'll get to hear some fine and eloquent voices sometimes being astonishingly (but never vulgarly) rude, and what more can any of us ask than that?
The stories they tell are sometimes still referenced in the commentaries today - Henry's youthful experience with a bus was mentioned during the 2009 Ashes series for example (and it explains a lot!) - but all of them remain timeless and, at times, almost painfully funny, but never maliciously so. Tales of John Arlott, Geoffrey Boycott and Ian Botham (alongside many others) will give you great insight into the mysterious world of Cricket broadcasting and the slightly surreal universe surrounding it.
So sit back and savour three of the greatest storytellers of the game at their very best. It's 75 minutes of your time you simply won't regret. If nothing else you'll get to hear some fine and eloquent voices sometimes being astonishingly (but never vulgarly) rude, and what more can any of us ask than that?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
NO NEED TO RUN FOR THAT ONE ...........
Not a criticism in any shape or form. This compilation doesn't disappoint and the tales often seem funnier the second or third time around which is usually the mark of a cracking... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Barrington Blythe
Fabulous
For anyone who enjoys cricket and the meandering pace of Test Match Special this is a fabulous collection of anecdotes from some of the greats of the cricketing world. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rich
Great Listen
This was bought as a present for a cricket mad relative but we all had a good laugh on christmas day. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Bell
Great stocking filler
This is just brilliant. I wish i had asked to have it for Christmas. So funny, should come with a health warning.
Published 18 months ago by s cardy
full of belly laughs
i got this as a stocking filler for my husband he didnt stop laughing all the way through it
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Mrs. F. Hainsworth
The Wit of Cricket
As this was bought as a present for a cricket fan, which I am definitely not, I can't rate this product personally, but I do know the person who is receiving this has been asking... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by S. Baldwin
Brian Johnson & Co Perform
An inimitable performance from both Brian Johnson and Henry Blofeld slightly let down by the dour Dickie Bird but good listening nonetheless. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by Korky's Dad
very funny
Travelling to Manchester Airport in the car with my husband, we listened to this, although I am not much of a cricket listener, I laughed all the way. Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by G. Smith
Laugh out loud
I bought this CD for my husband to listen to when he travels as he gets bored of the radio. I knew he liked cricket so I thought it might be good. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Mrs. L. S. Williams
The Wit of Cricket.
An Audio Book which I have enjoyed listening to over and over again. Makes the day a whole lot better. Not offensive in the slightest way.
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by S. P. FREEMAN
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