John Arlott OBE
(1914-1991)

Died aged c. 77

Leslie Thomas John Arlott, OBE (25 February 1914 – 14 December 1991) was an English journalist, author and cricket commentator for the BBC's Test Match Special. He was also a poet and wine connoisseur. With his poetic phraseology, he became a cricket commentator noted for his "wonderful gift for evoking cricketing moments" by the BBC.

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John Arlott (1914-1991) broadcaster and writer lived here from 1961 to 1981

The Old Sun, New Alresford, United Kingdom where they lived (1961-1981)

John Arlott OBE 1914-1991 cricket commentator, broadcaster, poet and writer was born here 25th February. The building dates from 1856

Cemetery Lodge, Chapel Hill, Basingstoke, United Kingdom where they was born (1914)

John Arlott 1914 - 1991 Broadcaster and author lived here.

The Vines, Longis Road,, Alderney, United Kingdom where they lived