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John Arlott (1914–1991)

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... See full bio »

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1986 Forty Years at the Cricket (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
1986 John Arlott's Vintage Cricket (video)
Himself - Presenter
 
1984 Arlott in Conversation with Mike Brearley (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
 
1982 P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (TV movie)
Himself - Cricket Commentator (voice)
 
1981 Parkinson (TV series)
Himself
Episode #11.13 (1981) … Himself
 
1969 The John Player League (TV series)
Himself - Commentator
 
1966 Quiz Ball (TV series)
Himself - Guest Supporter
 
1953-1954 Panorama (TV series documentary)
Himself - Book Critic / Himself
Episode #1.7 (1954) … Himself - Book Critic
Episode #1.5 (1954) … Himself - Book Critic
Episode #1.4 (1954) … Himself - Book Critic
Episode #1.3 (1953) … Himself
Episode #1.2 (1953) … Himself
 
1954 The Final Test
Himself - Cricket Commentary by (voice)
 
1951 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Himself
The Final Test (1951) … Himself
 
1947-1980 BBC TV Cricket (TV series)
Himself - Commentator
 
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2004 Not Cricket: The Basil d'Oliveira Conspiracy (TV documentary)
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Former policeman who joined the BBC in 1945 and became their most famous and respected cricket commentator. See more »

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