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Ginger McCain was always great value on television. I used to wait with bated breath for him to let slip his obligatory "bugger" or "bloody" into the conversation when being interviewed by Clare Balding or whoever. There was always the inevitable apology from the interviewer "for any offence caused", with the caveat "but this is live television".
Ginger always had a twinkle in his eye during his fruity comments and I remember, as a young shaver, going to see Red Rum make a personal appearance at Market Rasen racecourse in the 1980s and, on another occasion, at a pub in Market Rasen.
Now, with the passing of Ginger, I can only wait for the equally outspoken Mick Easterby to slip his next swear word in to a Channel 4 interview. He was certainly good value when Channel 4 featured him and Peter Easterby on successive days during the York Ebor festival, although I don’t remember hearing any rude words on those occasions.A very sad loss. Been abroad and didn’t hear til this morning on Ch4. Loved their tribute to Ginger (and Rummy of course. Paired in history forever). And now reunited again.
RIP Ginger
. You gave us some unforgettable moments.A very sad loss. Been abroad and didn’t hear til this morning on Ch4. Loved their tribute to Ginger (and Rummy of course. Paired in history forever). And now reunited again.
RIP Ginger
. You gave us some unforgettable moments.At least he fulfilled a livelong dream and watched his son step into his shoes. In Ginger’s words about his son. "Unlike his father, he’s not a womaniser, he doesn’t drink and he doesn’t gamble.
He might make a trainer one day
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However it was what Richard Pitman who was beaten on Crisp when Red Rum won in 73, that made me smile. Just after Ballabriggs victory Richard said that he saw Ginger in the pub holding a pint in his hand and a big grin on his face.
. You gave us some unforgettable moments.
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