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‘I’m nervous and sad’ – Legendary racing commentator Derek Thompson to retire after 60 years behind the mic
DEREK THOMPSON is officially hanging up his mic after 60 years – and if there is any justice in the world it will be a ‘photo ...
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‘I wanted it to be as tacky as possible’ - Derek Thompson’s most iconic line immortalised in blue neon lights
The 74-year-old is well known for going viral, generally in much happier circumstances, and it was in 2013 that Radio 1 DJ ...
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'A very emotional evening' - racing greats help send Derek Thompson into retirement after 60 years behind the mic
Derek Thompson was choking back the emotion as he delivered his final commentaries at Wolverhampton on Tuesday night following a 60-year career behind the mic. The man who called his first race in the ...
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King Charles' former racing rival Derek 'Tommo' Thompson retires
Legendary Racing Broadcaster and King Charles' former rival Derek 'Tommo' Thompson to retire. The beloved figure in horse ...
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Derek Thompson & Cooper Powers Lay It On The Line - SFGATE
And Derek Thompson’s motivation was forged on the sideline of Owen Owens Field as he was forced to watch the second half of a 28-27 CIF Northern Regional playoff loss to Folsom with ice wrapped ...
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Casualty viewers emotional as legend Derek Thompson leaves
Tonight’s episode of Casualty marks the last for the show’s longest-serving cast member Derek Thompson who plays Charlie Fairhead. The scenes airing tonight (March 16) will see Thompson bid an ...