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Henry Blofeld
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1939
Henry Calthorpe Blofeld, nicknamed Blowers by Brian Johnston, is an English retired sports journalist and broadcaster best known as a cricket commentator for Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra. He has established a reputation as a commentator with an accent, vocabulary and syntax that is quintessentially Old Etonian both in style and substance. He also writes on cricket and is the author of eight books.
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About Henry Blofeld
Birth
1939
Henry Calthorpe Blofeld, nicknamed Blowers by Brian Johnston, is an English retired sports journalist and broadcaster best known as a cricket commentator for Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra. He has established a reputation as a commentator with an accent, vocabulary and syntax that is quintessentially Old Etonian both in style and substance. He also writes on cricket and is the author of eight books.
Henry Blofeld is an iconic figure in British sports journalism, globally recognized for his work as a cricket commentator.
Before dedicating himself to broadcasting, Blofeld pursued a career as a professional cricket player.
His most notable work, Squeezing The Orange, reflects his narrative style filled with anecdotes and passion for the sport.
Throughout his prolific career, he has published a total of 30 books focusing on the world of cricket and sports biographies.
Beyond the stadiums, Blofeld cultivates a fascinating interest in ornithology, demonstrating a curiosity that transcends the sporting realm.
