The Wit and Wisdom of Test Match Special

by Dan Waddell

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'He played that so late, it was almost posthumous.' (John Arlott)


For over fifty years, Test Match Special has provided the soundtrack to many cricket fans' lives - now this book collects its greatest hits.


Here are all the witty sayings, bons mots, doubles entendres, wise words and priceless moments from the whole TMS team past and present, and of course their many and varied celebrity guests. Whether it's classic Test moments or hilarious asides from the boundary, you'll find the perfect line for every occasion. Collecting over half a century of quips and quotes, and beautifully illustrated throughout, The Wit and Wisdom of Test Match Special is a cricket fan's indispensable guide to bats, bowls, beards and bakes.

  • ISBN10 1849908710
  • ISBN13 9781849908719
  • Publish Date 21 May 2015
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher BBC Consumer Publishing
  • Imprint BBC Books