From 1959 to 1977, The Navy Lark sailed the airwaves as one of BBC Radio's longest-running comedy programmes. Amongst the many stars who served time on HMS Troutbridge were John Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel Evans. Now Fred Vintner, the President of The Navy Lark Appreciation Society, has selected two...
This is the remarkable story of Barry Sheene, the cheeky cockney boy who grew up to become a sporting legend. He won the British motorcycling 125cc championship aged just twenty and twice became World Champion in the 500cc class, despite two life-threatening crashes. In an era when sport and its personalities rarely made it off the back pages, Barry Sheene crossed the bridge between sport and celebrity in a..