08/08/1951
A round-up of unusual bank holiday activities around the country, from a display of underwater cycling by naval frogmen in Chatham to a carthorse derby on the Sussex Downs. (1951)
A round-up of unusual activities around the country, from a display of underwater cycling by naval frogmen in Chatham to a carthorse derby on the Sussex Downs in which the winner's cup is presented by champion jockey Gordon Richards. There is also footage of the famous Good quadruplets taking part in a tricycle race, lovely scenes from a sun-soaked Cornwall and less lovely rain at the Festival of Britain. (1951)NOTE: This item has incomplete sound.
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August Bank Holiday
Duration: 08:13
Did You Know?
Gordon Richards was knighted in the coronation honours in 1953, the first ever jockey to receive a knighthood. From 21,843 mounts, he rode 4,870 winners and was champion jockey 26 times.
The Good quadruplets were the first in the world to be delivered by caesarean section and were subject to media and public scrutiny for most of their childhood.
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- Wed 8 Aug 1951 20:00Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Television Service
- Thu 9 Aug 1951 10:15Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Television Service
Bank Holidays Collection
Clips from this programme are available online as part of the Bank Holidays Collection.
