nik said:
i have never actually heard Blofield, so far!
He spends his test match afternoons getting excited at passing buses, looking out for any form of aircraft, being entertained by pigeons, and generally having a splendid time taking an interest in anything that takes his fancy... pausing occasionally to remind listeners that there is a match on, but not much is happening.
I can't remember who it was against, but there was a test at Trent Bridge a couple of years ago where a flock of pigeons made themselves at home on the outfield. Whenever the ball or a fielder came their way, they swiftly departed, all except for one brave soul.
I think he was there all five days, and by the end of the match Henry Blofeld had named him Charlie, decided upon his life story, and delved into the depths of his character...
It's not that there's anything boring about the cricket... he gets equally excited about that sometimes too