BBC Coverage of Grand National 1997 [26:42]
The BBC has covered every Grand National since 1960 on the TV (radio coverage dates back to 1927). In the year when the BBC covers its last National, for the time being, this is a reminder of how Grandstand covered the race back in 1997. It was momentous for two reasons: (1) it was to be Peter O'Sullevan's last National commentary and (2) in the event, the race didn't take place. A coded bomb alert message was received and the Aintree course had to be evacuated. The presenter that afternoon was Desmond Lynam. There's a chat with O'Sullevan who reveals that his race binoculars are from an old German sub. We see the Princess Royal reveal a bronze bust of the great commentator. As the course is evacuated Jim McGrath commentates and the TV coverage moves to the car park as Des speaks to former BBC commentator Julian Wilson and a tearful Jenny Pitman amongst others. In the OB van are Richard Pitman and Peter Scudamore. As the recording ends Des hands back to the Grandstand studio and Gary Lineker, who presumably was hanging around since Football Focus (and preparing for that evening's Match of the Day). The race was postponed until the following Monday afternoon and was won by Lord Gyllene.
Tags: BBC Grandstand, Horse Racing (Sport), National, Television
Swarovski Optik EL Swarovision [05:16]
Swarovski Optik EL Swarovision Features
Tags: Binoculars, riflescope, hunting, birding Swarovski, 20th anniversary, SONA, Swarovski Optik, Ballistic Turret, shooting, Cabelas, Bass pro shops, Nikon, Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski, Dean Capuano, long distance shooting, tactical, bird watching, Naturalist, Fi
Swarovski Optik Quests [01:33]
Swarovski Optik Quests TV Trailer
Tags: Binoculars, riflescope, hunting, birding Swarovski, 20th anniversary, SONA, Swarovski Optik, Ballistic Turret, shooting, Cabelas, Bass pro shops, Nikon, Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski, Dean Capuano, long distance shooting, tactical, bird watching, Naturalist, Fi
Jaipur - 1962 Belmont Stakes. [01:04]
Horse Jaipur wins the Belmont Stakes race. Huge crowd at Belmont Park to watch Belmont Stakes race. Race begins. Woman watches the race through binoculars. Horse Jaipur wins the race.
Tags: Jaipur, 1962, Belmont, Stakes., Horse, wins, the, Stakes, race.
Swarovski Optik EL SwaroVision 50mm Binoculars [00:46]
Swarovski Optik EL SwaroVision 50mm Binoculars Video
Tags: Swarovski Optik, Binoculars, Swarovski, Cabelas, Bass Pro shops, Hunting, birdwatching, Naturalist, Fishing, horse racing, Travel
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