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Book of the Week

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Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

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Book of the Week: Over and Out

Henry Blofeld

Pete Nichols

Karen Rose

Book of the Week: Over and Out: Episode 3: You Can Afford Occasionally to Look Over the Boundary

Over and Out

Episode 3

Episode 3: You Can Afford Occasionally to Look Over the Boundary

You Can Afford Occasionally to Look Over the Boundary

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Over and Out, You Can Afford Occasionally to Look Over the Boundary

Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography - and gets wise words from the producer.

Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography.

Henry became a cricket writer in 1964 and ten years later graduated to the Test Match Special team, where he commentated on cricket for 43 years, announcing his retirement this year.

Episode 3: You Can Afford Occasionally to Look Over the Boundary
Wise Words from the Producer

Writer: Henry Blofeld
Reader: Henry Blofeld
Abridger: Pete Nichols
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Journalist and cricket commentator Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography.

Journalist and cricket commentator Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. Abridged by Pete Nichols.

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