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John Arlott(1914-1991)

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John Arlott was a talented author, broadcaster, journalist, poet, policeman, politician and the wine correspondent of "The Guardian" newspaper. However, he will be remembered for his cricket commentaries for BBC Radio between 1946 and 1980. His rich Hampshire accent, imaginative turn of phrase and ability to bring to life the characters of the game, turned him into a broadcasting legend. He was awarded the C.B.E.
BornFebruary 25, 1914
DiedDecember 14, 1991(77)
BornFebruary 25, 1914
DiedDecember 14, 1991(77)
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Known for

Guilty Party
TV Series
  • Self - Panellist
The John Player League (1969)
The John Player League
TV Series
  • Self - Commentator
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
7.1
TV Series
  • Self
The Final Test (1953)
The Final Test
6.6
  • Self - Cricket commentary by(voice)
  • 1953

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  • Cricket
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    • technical advisor
    • 1950

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  • Born
    • February 25, 1914
    • Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 14, 1991
    • Alderney, Channel Islands, UK(emphysema)
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      Patricia Hoare1977 - December 14, 1991 (his death)
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    Former policeman who joined the BBC in 1945 and became their most famous and respected cricket commentator.

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