I certainly met all of them pre 1995 though John Rickman and Ken Butler were retired. John was an excellent tipster and one of the few racing journalists of the time to take tipping very seriously. Pre the start of ITV, John did have some experience with BBC Television filling in for Clive Graham. Ken got into racing kind of by accident. His family were the Butler of Lambert and Butler Tobacco. He disliked the tobacco business and when Associated-Rediffusion started in 1955 (covering ITV for the London area) he was hired as the Outside Broadcasts Manager and became a presenter and paddock commentator because it made economic sense for the station. He also became a successful wine merchant in his spare time and lived in a converted barn near Lingfield.
Good to see this old footage, never seen it before. Nice old footage of the Noble Lord. Am I right in saying that John Oaksey's last programme on Channel 4 Racing was from Market Rasen when he seemed to pause or stumble? I don't remember seeing him presenting after that.
The late great Lester Piggott there talking to the Brough Scott. I remember Ed Chamberlin saying something about he didn't understand why they stopped him presenting (I can't remember his exact words).
Another fantastic watch and trip down memory lane. Thank you
I certainly met all of them pre 1995 though John Rickman and Ken Butler were retired. John was an excellent tipster and one of the few racing journalists of the time to take tipping very seriously. Pre the start of ITV, John did have some experience with BBC Television filling in for Clive Graham. Ken got into racing kind of by accident. His family were the Butler of Lambert and Butler Tobacco. He disliked the tobacco business and when Associated-Rediffusion started in 1955 (covering ITV for the London area) he was hired as the Outside Broadcasts Manager and became a presenter and paddock commentator because it made economic sense for the station. He also became a successful wine merchant in his spare time and lived in a converted barn near Lingfield.
Good to see this old footage, never seen it before. Nice old footage of the Noble Lord. Am I right in saying that John Oaksey's last programme on Channel 4 Racing was from Market Rasen when he seemed to pause or stumble? I don't remember seeing him presenting after that.
Oh looks like I’m first 😅.. I’ll have a wee neb shortly , looks good whenever you see Dickie Davies 👌
Great memories. I wondered, did John Penny continue his career with ITV and Channel 4 without ever being in-shot?
The late great Lester Piggott there talking to the Brough Scott. I remember Ed Chamberlin saying something about he didn't understand why they stopped him presenting (I can't remember his exact words).