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Fibber in the Heat
- Following England in India - A Blagger's Tale
- Narrated by: Miles Jupp
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
Fanatical about cricket since he was a boy, Miles Jupp would do anything to see his heroes play. But perhaps deciding to bluff his way into the press corps during England's Test series in India wasn't his best idea. By claiming to be the cricket correspondent for BBC Scotland and getting a job with the (Welsh) Western Mail, Miles lands the press pass that will surely be the ticket to his dreams.
Soon, he finds himself in cricket heaven - drinking with David Gower and Beefy, sharing bar room banter with Nasser Hussain, and swapping diarrhea stories with the Test Match Special team. Amazing! But struggling in the heat under the burden of his own fibs, reality soon catches up with Miles as - like a cricket-obsessed Boot from Evelyn Waugh's Scoop - he bumbles from one disaster to the next.
A joyous, charming, yet cautionary tale, Fibber in the Heat is for anyone who's ever dreamt about doing nothing but watching cricket all day long.
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- David
- 25-04-15
One of my top 10 books! I dont even like cricket
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Miles is outstanding with his dry wit and observation. A must if you like to smile and appreciate life in an other country and life as a cricket correspondent.
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- kate
- 12-02-17
Even if you aren't a cricket fan it's great
Amusing, listened to it maybe 4 times now. a bit reminiscent of Danny Wallace but better language.
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- Go Away
- 25-03-23
Great cricketing adventure
Often the idea of an author reading their own work is better than the reality. Not here. Jupp is an excellent narrator. And an excellent writer. As a cricket fan I thoroughly enjoyed Jupp’s adventure. I also enjoyed the glimpses of a colossal bureaucracy with a seemingly infinite number of cogs to frustrate any who dare ask anything of it.
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- Kevin
- 11-09-12
A good listen for a Cricket fan
Quite a good listen really into the goings on of someone trying to be a cricket journalist. Funny in places but definately worth getting if your a cricket fan!
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- leepy
- 26-08-19
I hate cricket ... but
So, as a football fan from Scotland that hates and tbf doesn’t know anything about cricket , it was always going to be a gamble to purchase an audio book on the subject. However as a fan of comedy and the lovable posh boy Miles , I thought it might be worth a punt. I am so glad I did , the story just goes on and on for hours in great detail and you can absolutely just chill to Miles gentle voice as he talks you through his adventure in India. Yes there’s about 10 percent of the words which are purely about cricket terminology which I didn’t understand but I’m quite certain you will east forgive this as you wait chapter by chapter to find out what happens next. Thank you Miles , a very very pleasant listen :-)
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- S R PAYNE
- 26-02-16
marvellous witty well delivered story
Miles Jupp brings this fantastic story to life. An Absolutely Charming and absorbing audio book
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- Anonymous User
- 31-01-23
An absolute delight
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of Jupps adventures in India
I guess it probably helps that I am a cricket fan , of much the same age as the author , but the book is laugh out loud funny in parts and the authors oratory style is , like his writing, warm and breezy
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- Barry
- 19-07-12
From stage to page successfully
This narrative started life as a live show which was universally acclaimed - and deservedly so. Now Miles Jupp has expanded this into a full length account of his rather naive attempt to become a cricket journalist on England's tour of India. His performance of the book is every bit as wonderful as the show. Often hilarious, sometimes heart wrenching, always engaging we accompany him as he chases his dream through a whole string of obstacles through to it's - and his - ultimate realisation.
You don't need to be a cricket fan to enjoy this book. It's a great reminiscence on any level.
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- Mr D Bunting
- 10-06-19
Fantastic Read ... not just for the cricket doyen
very very entertaining.... thanks Miles.
Hilarious ... I did guffaw.
you set the scene very well
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- Brian Doolan
- 02-12-20
Not just for cricket fans
Huge fan of M. Jupp, no so much cricket!
This book was very enjoyable and, at times, incredibly funny. When it was not funny it was passionate, detailed and a vivid account of a remarkable journey. But mostly it was funny!
I'm almost inclined to watch a bit of cricket now......almost!
Looking forward to giving it another listen.
Thouroughly recommend it.
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