Book of the Week - The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry
Jamie Bamber reads from Jon Henderson's biography of English tennis great Fred Perry, charting his extraordinary life from his childhood in Stockport to Wimbledon glory and the glamour of Hollywood
Book of the Week - The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry - First Signs of Greatness
Many of the killer shots Perry perfects to win the world table tennis championships in 1929, he adapts and applies to the tennis court.
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Book of the Week - The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry - From Small Beginnings
Jamie Bamber reads from Jon Henderson's biography of English tennis great Fred Perry, charting his life from his childhood in Stockport to Wimbledon glory and Hollywood glamour.
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Book of the Week - The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry - Hollywood Glamour
Perry's off-court encounters attract attention, as he is seen out on the town with the stars of the day, including Bette Davis, Loretta Young and Marlene Dietrich.
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Book of the Week - The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry - The Founding of A Clothing Empire
Jamie Bamber reads from Jon Henderson's biography of English tennis great Fred Perry. Perry faces life after tennis and finds success as a businessman.
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Book of the Week - The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry - Wimbledon Glory
Jamie Bamber reads Jon Henderson's biography of English tennis great Fred Perry. Perry dominates the game in the 1930s, winning the Wimbledon championship three times in succession.
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