Czech Books Golden Eels and Long Ordeals: The life and times of Ota Pavel

06-02-2005 | Rosie Johnston

Today's 'Czech Books' looks at the journalist and author, Ota Pavel. A favourite among Czechs, Ota's stories about his childhood, his fishing rods, and sporting heroes have been turned into films on a number of occasions. I take a look at the sometimes troubled, thoroughly extraordinary life of the man behind the microphone.

Ota Pavel with his brother Hugo Ota Pavel with his brother Hugo   Back

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