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4. Hollywood Glamour
Episode 4 of 5
Perry's off-court encounters attract attention, as he is seen out on the town with the stars of the day. Read by Jamie Bamber.
Perry's off-court encounters attract attention.
He's seen out on the town with the stars of the day, including Bette Davis, Loretta Young and Marlene Dietrich.
The extraordinary life of Fred Perry from his childhood in Stockport to Wimbledon glory, the glamour of Hollywood and the founding of a clothing empire.
Jon Henderson's biography of the English tennis legend.
Read by Jamie Bamber.
Abridged by Viv Beeby.
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.
Last on
Fri 12 Jul 2024
03:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Thu 2 Jul 2009 09:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Fri 3 Jul 2009 00:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 11 Jul 2024 08:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 11 Jul 2024 13:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 11 Jul 2024 19:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 12 Jul 2024 03:30BBC Radio 4 Extra