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Husband to @helenbenwell, father to Max & Sam, Project Manager, founder of Nightfever Productions Mobile Discotheque & semi-retired top D.J. Banter Central.

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My boys #Love

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@TheBishF1 @Motor_Sport Thanks Matt. Ironically, 1991 was the first year I got hooked on #F1, aged 10. I have followed it religiously since. Even if this year is good, the fabric of motor racing is so far removed. I am saddened to say that I’m not sure I’ll be able to carry on my 35 year love affair

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@TheBishF1 @Motor_Sport Another fantastic article Matt, thank you. Brazil 2008… I can’t imagine what it was like for you and the team. I have goosebumps now even thinking about those last few laps.

Fun fact: This race was also ITV’s last; what a way to bow out after 12 years of coverage! #F1 #Brazil

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@F1 The early 90s were peak #F1. THE most gorgeous Ferrari. It was not just the outrageous manoeuvre (the old Peraltada was one of the scariest corners on the calendar). It was also Murray’s commentary on the buildup, onboard with Berger through the esses. Spine tingling! #MexicoGP

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@TheBishF1 Great memories, 11 year old Mansell fan me in tears at the end. 33 years later, Murray’s commentary on those last few laps still give goosebumps #MonacoGP #F1

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@OnlyFoolsLines Miami Twice

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@OnlyFoolsLines To Hull and Back, one of only two #OnlyFoolsAndHorses episodes recorded without a live studio audience (i.e. so no laughter). What is the other episode?

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@TheBishF1 Look at that high speed run from Tabac to La Rascasse! Such a shame that layout was changed as it removed a great overtaking opportunity 😔 #CircuitDeMonaco #F1

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@foolshorses_ Between “It was that cold that the flame on my lighter froze!” and “Well, that’s a hell of a parting you’ve got there son” 😂

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@TheStote 😂

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@TheBishF1 Sad times indeed Matt. Spent many a weekend in the early 90s tuned into Eurosport, religiously watching every single second of #F1 coverage, including their excellent weekly magazine shows with @allardkalff. Even remember their show preview music; The Race by Yello! #RIPEurosport

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@OnlyFoolsLines Love it. Uncle Albert’s best line!

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@ILoveSnooker_ @jvofficialjv Wonderful video, from 40 years ago in between sessions of the 1984 final between Steve Davis & Jimmy White. Sad that, of @jvofficialjv’s brilliant impressions, only Dennis Taylor & Davis are still with us #Snooker

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@ILoveSnooker_ A fine player & nowhere near as methodical as he was labelled. PS. Camerawork following the end of matches was so much better back in the day, where you could see both players reactions in entirety. Now the director often pans to the crowd, missing key moments #RIPTerryGriffiths

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@TheBishF1 A fine player & nowhere near as methodical as he was labelled. PS. Camerawork following the end of matches was so much better back in the day, where you could see both players reactions in entirety. Now the director often pans to the crowd, missing key moments #RIPTerryGriffiths

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@TheBishF1 @Motor_Sport Great piece. I love the journalist/ex-driver insights/views on these, some of which I’ve not heard. Many thanks Matt! #F1

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@TheBishF1 @circuitspa Lovely photo, always had a soft spot for #Fondmetal & #Grouillard in ‘91. He was arguably more famous for holding up the leaders when being lapped and regularly incurring the commentary wrath of Hunt & Walker! #F1

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@TheBishF1 @Motor_Sport What a poignant article Matt. I met Murray soon after he retired in 2001 at a book signing for his autobiography. I said “Formula 1 will never be the same again without you”. He got up from his seat and, with a tear in his eye, shook my hand & said thank you 😊 #F1 #MurrayWalker

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@Hannesph @columbophile #ColumboLikesTheNightlife was a bona fide good episode, up there with some of the 70s run. And that’s said without any preferential treatment as it was the last. That he was not playing the bungling fool - as was so often in the 90s episodes - was a key reason for its success

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An excellent review of what was ultimately a fitting finale. Have thoroughly enjoyed your outstanding and detailed reviews over the years, thank you. Now looking forward to seeing your final combined ranking and future content #Columbo

[Lieutenant Columbo @columbophile]

It’s been a long time coming, but I’ve finally worked my way through all 69 #Columbo episodes on the blog, finishing off with today’s detailed review of 2003’s ‘Columbo Likes the Nightlife’ - the Lieutenant’s very last adventure 🙌🏼🥹🥳 https://t.co/k44z3E7rf2

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@columbophile You’re very welcome. Don’t envy you doing that, what a task! However, I’m sure the upper echelons of the original 70s list will be untouched, with many of the later instalments bringing up the rear #Columbo