Book 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, in this wonderful memoir, 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.
This is the personal, touching and at times, hilariously funny,
account of the producer's time 'inside the box'.
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.
Some praise for Inside the Box:
'Excellent memoir... roistering tales of tour exploits'.
Independent on Sunday
'From the first page of this delightful memoir we're transported
into a world of chocolate cakes, jolly pranks and "the bowler's
Holding, the batsman's Willey". 'Bartex', as he was invariably
known, was there for it all, and this affectionate recollection is the
next best thing to being in the commentary box... for any lover of the
summer game, this humorous and affectionate account is an unmissable
read'. Daily Mail
"His memoir is as witty and engaging as you would expect -
a lovely insight into the nation's most soothing
institution'.
The Observer
'... this book is wonderful. All the larger than life characters
we know and love are revealingly described... numerous previously
untold tales of their exploits are divulged'. All Out Cricket
