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5. Tennis

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Martin Amis recalls some great hitters during his tennis playing days, and says why he finally put down his racket. From 2017.

Martin Amis was one of the most celebrated authors of modern times.

This collection rounds up some of his non-fiction pieces from 1986 to 2016.

The author has always been drawn to the game of tennis: as a player and the sport also appears in his fiction and journalism.

In two accounts, he first speculates on the 'tennis monster' - a body and mind made up of the greatest competitors.

Then comes the moment he has to give up 'the beautiful game'.

Concluded by Bill Nighy.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in October 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

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Credits

Reader Bill Nighy
Author Martin Amis
Producer Duncan Minshall

Broadcasts

  • Fri 6 Oct 2017 09:45
    91福利社 Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 7 Oct 2017 00:30
    91福利社 Radio 4
  • Fri 6 Sep 2024 08:30
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 6 Sep 2024 13:30
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 6 Sep 2024 19:30
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 7 Sep 2024 03:30
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra