The Last Flannelled Fool
My small part in English cricket's demise and its large part in mine
If you love cricket and enjoy a good laugh then you’ll want to hear Michael Simkins talking about his year watching his beloved cricket to see if it can bring comfort and meaning to his middle-aged life. From the Test grounds of Lords and the Oval to historic Hambledon and beautiful Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, it is a trip that takes him back to the light drizzle of childhood holidays and on to some of the grounds and fixtures he has always meant to visit.
In the course of his travels, Michael faces down Freddie Flintoff, visits the burial site of his favourite ground (now a Marks & Spencer), heroically tries to fall in love with T20, and chews over the spirit of the game with fellow fans across the country.
Actor Michael Simkins is also the author of the critically acclaimed Fatty Batter, which was shortlisted for the 2008 Costa Biography Award and has gone on to sell more than 55,000 copies, and Detour de France and What’s My Motivation?
“One of Britain’s funniest writers” Daily Mail
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