Product Description

A celebration of three decades of cricket and a unique insight into the world of radio and broadcasting. Test Match Special is both a sporting and broadcasting institution that has become synonymous with the British summertime. Since its first live broadcast back in 1957 it has proudly lived up to its original slogan 'Don't miss a Ball, we broadcast them all'. During much of this time the man behind the scenes was Peter Baxter and here he recalls the best moments and characters from his privileged perspective inside the commentary box. Throughout this period, Peter Baxter worked alongside the legendary John Arlott, the inimitable Brian Johnston and the unforgettable Henry Blofield and ushered in new faces, such as Jonathan Agnew, who continue to entertain, inform and charm listeners today. Test Match Special is the personal, touching and at times, hilariously funny, account of the producer's time 'inside the box'.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7587 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-05
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Review
'Baxter's Test Match Special memoir to knock fans for six.' --The Bookseller

His memoir is as witty and engaging as you would expect - a lovely insight into the nation's most soothing institution'. --The Observer

June Book of the Month...this book is wonderful. All the larger than life characters we know and love are revealingly described..and numerous previously untold tales of their exploits are divulged. --All Out Cricket

About the Author
Peter Baxter has spent a lifetime in radio broadcasting, including thirty four years as producer of Test Match Special. Peter Baxter retired from broadcasting June 19th, 2007.