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56: The Thrilling World of Dick Francis

Slightly Foxed

Jan 15, 202657:40Arts

Wartime bomber pilot, champion jockey, racing journalist, bestselling novelist, Dick Francis truly was a legend. The Slightly Foxed team join Dick’s son Felix and renowned racing commentator Derek Thompson (‘Tommo’ to hi...

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56: The Thrilling World of Dick Francis is an episode from Slightly Foxed. Wartime bomber pilot, champion jockey, racing journalist, bestselling novelist, Dick Francis truly was a legend. The Slightly Foxed team join Dick’s son Felix and re...

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