Sport Gazette
An Historical Eye-Witness Account of the British Sporting Calendar: A Full-Cast Production
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Sport Gazette
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By:
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Sue Rodwell
A rousing gallop through the British Sporting Calendar of the last 900 years, as we eavesdrop on some of the most memorable and fascinating events in the colourful history of British sport. From sword fights to boxing, jousting to motor racing, football to cricket, told entirely in the words of those who were there.
Performed by an outstanding company of award-winning actors including Dame Eileen Atkins, Cheryl Campbell, Nigel Davenport, Alex Jennings, Richard Johnson OBE, Hugh Laurie CBE, Michael Maloney, Geoffrey Palmer OBE, Michael Pennington, Prunella Scales CBE, Samuel West, John Wood CBE and full supporting cast.
Also available as part of The Gazette Box Set, a six-volume edition (Army, Navy, Sport, Sporting Pastimes, Travel at Home, Travel Abroad) creating a vivid portrait of British life through the centuries.
©2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd (P)2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks LtdCritic reviews
"It is a highly enjoyable collection. Some pieces are just dazzling." (Independent on Sunday)
"From the same stable that produced The Chronicle, my favourite audio this year, I've just listened equally spellbound to a compilation of travellers' tales at home." (Guardian)