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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 ...
Derek Thompson sentenced to 59 years for crash that killed 5 women
Derek Thompson has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for the 2023 crash that left five young women dead in Minneapolis.
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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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Autographs galore, star well-wishers and a surprise guest involved in that viral clip - how Derek Thompson signed off at Wolverhampton
His great enthusiasm really comes through in his commentary." Or Chris Bennett from Cannock, who says: "I'm sorry he's going, ...
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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 to bring the curtain down on his commentary career
Derek Thompson believes the time is right to end his commentary career, as he prepares to pick up the microphone for the ...
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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 ...