Adi Hopper has been busy of late adding 2 new “In Conversation” interviews with sports presenter Derek Thompson and legendary Jump Jockey Bob Champion.
Derek Thompson has been a familiar face on out TV’s for many years including a long spell as the face of Channel Four Racing. Derek was also involved with the negotiations involving Derby Winner Shergar who was sadly kidnapped during the Northern Irish troubles.
Derek tells of his involvement as a middle man along with Lord Oaksy. It’s certainly an amazing story and one not to be missed.
The same can be said of legendary Jump Jockey Bob Champion. Bob was diagnosed with testicular Cancer following a kick from a horse and went through a terrible period as he fought desperately to overcome the disease.
And Bob will always be remembered for his ride in the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti and the film of his story called “Champions”
Photos courtesy of Derek Thompson (Manchester Evening News.com), Bob Champion (Yorkshire Evening Post)