Blowers retiring from TMS

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  1. Jack Tatty

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    End of an era from a dear old thing.

    I love TMS.

    I would put Blofeld up with Richie Benaud in painting pictures with words.

    An art in itself.
     
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    I'm a TMS lover as well but I can't agree with you on Blofeld. I suppose the sound of his voice is part of the old-guard fabric of the programme but he has nowhere near the broadcasting talent of the likes of John Arlott and Brian Johnston, and Richie Benaud of course. I just find his constant references to London buses and calling everyone "my dear old thing" tiresome.

    He might well be a nice chap and much loved by many but I shan't be sorry to see him go.
     
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    End of an era indeed along with Benaud I would also add Brian Johnson and John Arlott
    voices so associated with Cricket it loses some of its soul each time one departs
     
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    Hmm we almost posted the same - we did about Arlott Benaud and Johnston but I fear we must differ on Blowers - to me he was one of the voices of cricket and will be a great loss
     
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    I also loved listening to Jim Laker.
     
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    I know what you mean and, to be honest, I don't much care for some of the modern day cricket commentators. I tend to tune out when they have female commentators for example - it just doesn't seem right somehow.

    The world is changing as we all get older. Voices, sights and smells from the past fade into history. Something, or somebody, that has always been there isn't any more and you feel a bit sad at their (or its) passing. Blofeld has many fans and admirers, in and out of the game, but I've never been one of them.
     
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    I work from home, in the garage, and when TMS is on I listen all day. It is like having a set of good friends in there with me chatting about the cricket and filling the gaps with tittle tattle and nonsense. I love it when Blowers, Agnew and Tuffnell all get going, time which usually drags flies by. It is warmth, company and even friendship. I shall be sorry when Blowers goes, a part of life goes too. Some of the newer presenters try hard but as yet do not have the flare of the old brigade.
     
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    On " This Week" now BBC 1
     
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    TMS is just wonderful listening I've got rid of Sky and fallen in love with TMS again I'll miss dear sweet Henry but I'm sure it'll carry on being quintessentially English
     
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