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16 results found for '"Jockeys"' in Keywords.
Non-stop DJing world record attempt (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Disc jockey John James has broken the world record for non-stop disc jockeying. The new record now stands at 900 hours, which is 37 days, 12 hours and 2 minutes. The attempt was a charity event for Action...
Investigation into horse racing corruption (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Jockey John Francome and bookmaker John Banks were at the centre of an inquiry, for discussing the performance of horses in training. Although cleared of corruption charges, the penalties imposed for...
Prince Charles rides at Plumpton (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report from Plumpton Racecourse in Sussex on the debut as an amateur jockey of the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) on his mount Long Wharf (04/03/80). Includes race announcement; interview with former...
Prince Charles horse racing (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Oaksey (John Oaksey) about the new horse racing career of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and the injury risks he faces as a rider. Male interviewer not identified.
Lester Piggott’s ear severed at Epsom (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report from Epsom racecourse on an ear injury sustained by jockey Lester Piggott after being thrown in the stalls by his horse, Winsor Boy. Speakers include: Willie Carson; Newmarket trainer Robert...
DJ Murray Kaufman obituary (1982)
- Genre
- Obituary
Obituary for the influential disc jockey Murray the K (Murray Kaufman) who has died of cancer. Male reporter not identified.
Ballykelly bombing - DJ account (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Eamonn Mallie interviews an unidentified male disc jockey, eyewitness to the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) bombing on the Droppin Well pub in Ballykelly, County Derry (06/12/82).
Queen’s birthday honours (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Dickie Arbiter reports on the Queen’s birthday honours list for 1982 including awards for members of the military who served during the Falklands war. With comment from some of those honoured: Admiral Sir...
Nightline (1988)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in; Talk show
Mike Allen interviews Simon Dee, former Radio Caroline disc jockey and British television interviewer on the 1960s; Radio Caroline and experiences working on the pirate station; his lack of success in...
Steve Jones show (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Steve Jones interviews jockey, Bob Champion, who survived cancer and went on to win the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti. Champion speaks about the Bob Champion Cancer Trust and racing. Ahead of a charity...