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Join as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, from school sports day memories to the legendary competition that inspired generations of British children. Featuring the iconic Ron Pickering, celebrity sporting guests, and the unforgettable moment when winners got to jump into the swimming pool.
What to Expect:
š A personal journey through 1970s school sports days, from creosote-marked running tracks to the infamous high jump rope
š The story of We Are the Champions: how a BBC show turned school sports days into prime-time television
š¤ Ron Pickering's legendary hosting and the celebrity athletes who appeared on the show
š The swimming pool finale that brought controlled chaos to children's television
šŗ Comparisons with other iconic shows like It's a Knockout and Superstars
What are your memories of We Are the Champions? Did your school ever compete on the show?
Share your memories with us!
Take care,
Ā Oliver
š§ Email: [email protected]
š² Connect & Follow
Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.comĀ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhoodĀ
X/Twitter: https://x.com/70sTVchildhoodĀ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/70stvchildhoodĀ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood
Don't forget to like, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and keeps the spirit of 70s television alive! Tell your friends about the show and invite them to join the fun.
Get in touch!
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By Oliver CollingJoin as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, from school sports day memories to the legendary competition that inspired generations of British children. Featuring the iconic Ron Pickering, celebrity sporting guests, and the unforgettable moment when winners got to jump into the swimming pool.
What to Expect:
š A personal journey through 1970s school sports days, from creosote-marked running tracks to the infamous high jump rope
š The story of We Are the Champions: how a BBC show turned school sports days into prime-time television
š¤ Ron Pickering's legendary hosting and the celebrity athletes who appeared on the show
š The swimming pool finale that brought controlled chaos to children's television
šŗ Comparisons with other iconic shows like It's a Knockout and Superstars
What are your memories of We Are the Champions? Did your school ever compete on the show?
Share your memories with us!
Take care,
Ā Oliver
š§ Email: [email protected]
š² Connect & Follow
Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.comĀ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhoodĀ
X/Twitter: https://x.com/70sTVchildhoodĀ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/70stvchildhoodĀ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood
Don't forget to like, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and keeps the spirit of 70s television alive! Tell your friends about the show and invite them to join the fun.
Get in touch!
Support the show

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