Strictly is the ultimate feel good show, as soon as I hear that iconic theme tune its just pure escapism. He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46-metre (300.1ft) throw from 1992 is the British record. And while he's too modest to put himself in that category, I'd say Steve's a brave fella too. "There are some huge dance shoes to fill and its truly exciting to follow in the footsteps of some amazing EastEnders talent. His open and connectible honesty has captivated the media and live audiences alike, as he speaks form the heart about the stressful demands of competing at the highest level, as well as the impacts of anxiety, eating disorders and body dysmorphia. I'm very much hoping . He said: "It wasn't nice and it did make me wonder if my days in the show were numbered. Tilly Ramsay has condemned LBC radio host Steve Allen for calling her "chubby" live on air.. On the track, Kelly has recently been appointed as Team Leader at England Athletics for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022. Birth Date: 29/07/1966 in a social media post, Andrea told her followers that she has been bedridden for days as she opened up about her health woes. The Strictly Come Dancing songs and dances have been announced for this weekend, and it's a trio of dances for all the contestants, including the judges' choice, each celeb's favourite performance from season 22 and a final show dance to top it all off. Lily Waddell. Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his many long-standing fans. . "I cannot begin to express the emotions I am feeling, this means so much to me and my family. In Backley's final year of competition in 2004, where he was hoping to add to his Olympic medal haul, he struggled to find form and at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, in a wide-open field, he only made the final as the last non-automatic qualifier. The father-of-three is best known for his performance as Martin Fowler on BBC soap opera EastEnders, having played the long-running role since 2014. Steve Backshall has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. His first BBC role came in 2003, working for the BBC Natural History Unit on The Really Wild Show. Hopefully, we will see her again next week. Those few seconds of seeing the javelin thrower's 16st body move suggestively in spray-on . Since then hes become a global ambassador for his signature range with Ted Baker, created a swimming line and founded a grassroots swimming academy putting on clinics for aspiring youngsters throughout the country. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. Ebury Spotlight amazon.co.uk. The announcement of Kaye taking part was made on Loose Women on Friday 5th August 2022, with her close friend Nadia Sawalha praising her for embracing the challenge. Having internalised and avoided the question of his sexuality throughout his career, Mark decided to share his story in 2017, in part to be true to himself and those going through a similar struggle, but also to challenge the casual levels of homophobia and prejudice prevalent in society. . Performance workshops. Strictly's Camilla Dallerup said she suffered a 'mini death' when her fianc Brendan Cole reportedly left her in 2004 for his Strictly dance partner Natasha Kaplinsky. Broadcasting at some of the biggest sporting events in the world, Laura thrives when working across a variety of platforms, from cycling, swimming and rowing, to F1, Speedway and rugby. "But I do feel like I've done a good job at overriding it and really went for it at the skate-off last week.". Backley competed in the 2008 edition of Dancing on Ice with partner Susie Lipanova. Whatever happens with Dancing On Ice, I hope at the end I'll be more confident on my feet.". 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Sakala claimed Gers were the better team but they couldn't back it up in Viaplay Cup final defeat at Hampden. Mark teamed up with Strictlys Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe as part of their FitSteps dancing fitness classes, providing nutritional information and lifestyle advice for subscribers. Widely predicted, but the last confirmed contestant, the former Blue Peter presenter . The former X Factor contestant and prolific presenter joins the line-up for the new season - will her musicality prove helpful to her? "One minute he is panto dame and the next he's the Grim Reaper. A World Record holder, much loved media personality and inspirational speaker, Colin Jackson is a national treasure and one of the most well-known athletes in Great Britain. JAVELIN legend Steve Backley is being held back from going for glory in Dancing On Ice by his hip replacement. In the final, Backley set a new Olympic record with his second throw of 89.95m, but in the third round twice champion elezn threw a distance of 90.17m. The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now subscribe now. The TV naturalist - known for his wildlife documentaries for the BBC - has been axed from the ballroom . Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. This gave Backley a hat-trick of Commonwealth titles. Sports broadcasting credits with ITV include Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and PDC darts! Heres hoping a mean Foxtrot should be a walkabout in the safari park for this modern-day adventurer. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. As I started writing this I already got cramp," revealed Tyler before the show started. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 19, who is the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, shared a clip from Allen's radio show on Instagram alongside a message calling for kindness.. Allen can be heard saying in the clip: "Tilly Ramsay is on Celebrity MasterChef Australia, is she? There's five judges (from 2011, three) instead of four, and the scores (originally out of six, in half-point steps, but now out of ten - still in half-point steps - so that it remains out of 30 overall) are revealed in on-screen style like an ice dancing competition with only a few . In the past six months, Laura has launched a new podcast Lessons Learned, where she interviews star sportsmen and women about the five key moments, choices or mistakes that have shaped them, and the lessons we can all learn from every human experience. Now, still one of Britains best recognised Olympians, Mark remains a figurehead for British Swimming, as well as a champion and vocal advocate on discussions around LGBT+ diversity and inclusion. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Steve Allen, 68, quits LBC and leaves 'immediately' after 44 year stint - months after storm over calling Gordon Ramsay's Strictly star daughter Tilly a 'chubby little thing'. Tony Adams MBE became the 11th contestant to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022. He hopes tomorrow night's show, which has a Broadway theme, will be different. Tyler began his showbiz career on CBBC and went on to present the likes of MOTD KickAbout and Blue Peter. However, on 16 December 2002 Loughborough University honoured him with the degree of Doctor of Technology honoris causa. Im so delighted that this year they have! We have estimated Steve Backley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Back in September, 15 contestants signed up for season 22, but now only four remain in the running to be crowned this year's champion. No one feels safe and anyone could be in the skate off.". It was going to be a busy with two major back-to-back competitions, the Commonwealth Games on 25 July 4 August and the European Championships on 611 August . I just thought, You know what, its time for me to come home, just do something completely out of my comfort zone' Im quite shy off stage. your own Pins on Pinterest ", She signed off: "Get me to the dance floor. She is an authentic spokesperson for health and wellbeing, her unwavering motivation, dedication and self-belief that ensured her on-track success now inspires audiences everywhere. During his career, he was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team. In the meantime, here is more information about each of the contestants. "I step on the ice and think 'What am I doing stood in these ice skates?' As the final kicks off, read on for everything you need to know about the Strictly class of 2022. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. Bursting out laughing, Steve said: "She liked the one I had on last week and I quite like the one I'm in this week. Getting emotional speaking to Ranvir Singh about joining on Lorraine, Fleur added: "Im going to be doing it for him. "I wasnt expecting to get this emotional about it.". At the age of 15, Oli secured the coveted breakfast show slot at his schools local radio station. At Sydney, Australia for the 2000 Summer Olympics he beat the qualifying mark with his very first throw (83.74m), although the favourite, Jan elezn, threw an enormous qualifying throw of 89.39m. Steve found himself in the bottom two this weekend after his Jive to Little Bitty Pretty One didn't do enough to impress the judges or the viewers. The OBE was European champion four times and Commonwealth Games champion three times. It took him a year to walk without a limp. Helen Skelton, Will Mellor and Kaye Adams will also appear . In the final his third round throw of 84.13 metres pulled him up to fourth place but he could not improve on this and finished in that position unable to gain a medal at his fourth consecutive games. 1. Editor of The Road Book, cyclings unrivalled almanack, Acknowledged as the authoritative voice of cycling on UK terrestrial television, Since 2016, completed three national tours with Bikeology, a unique one-man live theatrical stage experience, Authored six different popular non-fiction books, including Heart of Dart-ness (Bonnier, 2018), Produced and Directed Steven Gerrard A Year in My Life (2006), Produces and presents Never Strays Far podcast, Award winning Steven Gerrard A Year in My Life (2006), Host of The Opening Show - the Racing Magazine Show, Produced Riding a Dream in 2019 documenting Khadijah Mellahs iconic Magnolia Cup victory, Started climbing career in 2011 with Mt. Andrew Linton's wife Alison described him as a "happy family man" as she said his disappearance is extremely out of character, adding that his granddaughter Myla needs her papa home. Watch: Gordon Ramsay says he's 'proud' of daughter Tilly for standing up to Steve Allen. 20.00. The only British athlete to have won medals at three consecutive Olympics is struggling in the gruelling ITV show. Born: Chigwell, UK BBC Radio 2 presenter and former footballer Richie Anderson is joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022 after being a super-fan for years. Mainly out of sticky-back plastic and blondhair extensions. Birth Date: 14/05/1969 While Steve says he doesn't feel like an old man, he realises he can't throw himself at things like he used to. When speaking, Lizs warm personality and charisma shine through. Steve went on the radio for his early breakfast show on LBC on Thursday morning (October 21) but in the three hours he was on, between 4am and 7am, he failed to mention what had happened or even . He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46 m throw from 1992 is the British record. Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. Ellie has also appeared on Mock the Week, The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo, Late Night Mash, and co-hosts on The Great Pottery Throw Down. He said: "I was in hospital for 10 weeks. Lives: Cardiff, UK, European Champion in 10,000m, only British track & field athlete to appear at five Olympic Games. The former javelin world record holder on octopus ink, being as big as Beckham (in Finland), and living in a haunted house The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 launch show airs on BBC One tonight, Saturday September 18, at 7.45pm. Oli has also presented football for ITV, in addition to covering darts and boxing for the network, establishing himself as one of theup and coming stars of the networks sport team. Of his six throws this day five of them would have qualified for final nine days earlier. Eight-year-old Bunny's hair came into the spotlight after her mum, 44, shared snaps on social media with nine-year-old Jett as they enjoyed a tropical getaway. He played on the professional poker circuit for two years and has played both cricket and football to a high standard in South Africa and Australiarespectively. I have to force myself to do it. When Steve was eight, he was hit by a car doing 35mph. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Stream Strictly LIVE on BBC iPlayer https://bbc.in/2MyAdzwSubscribe and to BBC Strictly https://bit.ly/2kzjjATSubscribe and to BBC https://bi. Steve is the first British male to have set a world record in a throwing event, and went on to set multiple British, Olympic and World records. This role led him to producing thedocumentaryRiding A Dream in 2019 that aired on ITV and was seen by a combined audience of 2.6 million people. Strictly Come Dancing is the long running entertainment show on BBC1. Speaking about her new challenge, Skelton said: Im really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. KISS radio host Tyler West became the seventh celebrity to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022. She published the highly acclaimed book, This Mum Runs in 2016 and often campaigns alongside Public Health England. Speaking. Steve Backshall is a multi-BAFTA-winning naturalist, writer and TV presenter, best known for his phenomenally popular CBBC wildlife show, Deadly 60. Acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing contestant returning for the arena tour in 2012; . Steve Backley won his first major javelin title in 1990. She coaches the Mens 1st team at Warwickshire Cricket Club, plus leads the athlete performance for Wasps Rugby Club, too. Meanwhile GMTV'S Michael Underwood is worried he'll set off airport metal detectors after an operation to fit a metal plate. Newsbeat's been told Steve Allen got in touch with her last week to say sorry. "I've watched the show for years so to be able to take to the dance floor is a dream come true, for both me and mum who is a Strictly super fan! Mr Allen was the . Anyone with a prosthetic joint will relate to how I feel. I can't wait to learn the moves and get dancing! Lauras extensive resume also includes a successful tenure as the dedicated British Cycling presenter in which she covered the National Championships and the Womens Tour of California across a variety networks including: ITV4, BBC Sport, Eurosport and NBC. The team collected the most monkey statues ever, getting 3 minutes out of a possible 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirm they have been evicted from Frogmore cottage. Lives: Sussex, UK. Sports broadcaster, presenter-commentator, event host and sports journalist, Laura Winter is with the acceleration of a GC sprinter growing a reputation as one of the most capable, credible and versatile sports presenters in the industry. In 2020 Jonathan celebrated his 25th anniversary of setting the World Record for triple jump (which, unbelievably, hes held from 1995). Newly divorced Clare breaks her silence over their split . Kilimanjaro, Became the first Saudi woman to summit 7 largest peaks across the world, Youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest 18th May 2013, Keynote speaker at 10th IOC World Conference on Sports and the Environment, By 2015 collaborated with Nike, Estee Launders, Coca Cola and Burberry, Became a Tag Heuer 'friend of brand'- first and only Arab to do so, Olympic Gold Medallist at Barcelona Olympic Games in 400m Hurdles, Only woman in history to have ever concurrently held all four major championship Gold medals Olympic, World, Commonwealth, European & World Record, Spearheads charity events such as Cancer Research UKs Race for Life and continues to fulfil her role as figurehead for the British Heart Foundation, Industry leading expert and advocate on Corporate Wellness and Mental Health, Multiple Grand Prix Athletics & Formula One Races, 1996 & 2000 Olympic Games Silver Medallist, Record Equalling 4 x successive European Champion, Only British track and field competitor to win medals at 3 different Olympic Games, Became first British male to set a World Record in a throwing event, Broadcast at every Major Championship since Beijing 2008. Jonathans Olympic gold medal in Sydney in 2000 was one of the crowning glories for one of Great Britains greatest ever athletes and he was awarded a CBE shortly after. I hope she goes all the way. We're sure that Fleur will do her dad proud! Equally, at home as anchor or roving reporter, Laura is engaging, incisive, and uniquely natural when presenting live television. . The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. First episode of Bucknell's House 14 May 1962. "Now I have this battle every day on the ice of being confident," said Steve. She remains a keen advocate for healthy family life and launched the Fit For Sport Activity Challenge during the UKs COVID-19 lockdown, to inspire families to get moving. He trained for six hours on Wednesday and this week has been averaging five hours a day on the ice. Speaking of the new season of Strictly, Anton said: "My absolute favorite thing about working on the show is the joy. Passionate about learning, Colin became Schools Ambassador for Wey Education in 2019 and continues to work closely with the Online Learning partner today, assistingthe brand navigate its way through the COVID-19 pandemic. 12 February 1969. It has made household names out of dancers Kevin Clifton, Giovanni Pernice, Anton du Beke, Alijaz Skorjanec, Amy Dowden, Oti . The Strictly Come Dancing final is on Saturday 17th December at 7:05pm on BBC One. The TV naturalist - known for his wildlife documentaries for the BBC - has been axed from the ballroom competition one week after performing in Blackpool. During his career, he was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team. Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin has been confirmed as the 13th celebrity to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022. ", Job: BBC Radio 2 presenter and former footballer, Professional dance partner: Giovanni Pernice. World record holder Jan elezn again found the European title beyond him and did not manage to record a distance so was eliminated after the third round. The timing at the beginning was absolutely atrocious It really wasn't your best.". The joy of the show, the joy it brings everybody, the joy it brings my family and . The team walked out of the temple with about 35 seconds to spare. Birth Date: 10/05/1966 "Its such an honour to be on the show after years of watching it with my father who loved it so much. He laughed: "I've been waking up in the middle of the night thinking of my routine. 11.00 (45% off) He is highly sought after as a brand advocate and is a patron of the Ebony HorseClub aposition he saysis his most rewarding yet. 20 October 2021. By 2016, Liz had swapped the pool for the broadcasting studio and was heralded as one of the stars of Channel 4s award-winning coverage. Beatrice Harrison, cello and . Strictly Come Dancing is back on Saturday, September 7, airing at 7.10pm on BBC One. ", Michael revealed the X-rays of his injured foot, saying the huge metal plate inside of him was "shocking. ( 1954-03-17) 17 March 1954 (age 68) Bromley, Kent, England. He was inducted into the London Youth Games Hall of Fame in 2009. The comedian is also a published writer and has had acting roles in series including the hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso. And he says he has very fresh memories of the horrific car accident. BackleyBlack. Born: Sidcup, UK Lives: Kent, UK, 1988 Olympic Silver Medallist at Seoul Olympic Games in 110m Hurdles, 1993 & 1999 Gold Medallist at World Championships in 110m Hurdles, Finalist on Strictly Come Dancing, ITVs Dancing on Ice Goes Gold, Set 7 European, 8 Commonwealth, 9 UK records for 110m Hurdles, Founded Go Dad Run campaign for Prostate Cancer, Current World Sport Director of Wings for Life Foundation, Former World Record Holder 12.91 seconds in Stuttgart 1993 for 13 years, Current World Indoor Record Holder 7.30 seconds in Sindelfingen 1994, 2006 5,000m Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist, 2012 10,000m European Championships Silver Medallist, 3rd in BBC Sports Personality of the Year, behind Lewis Hamilton & Rory McIlroy (2014), 2014 5,000m Commonwealth Bronze Medallist, Current World Record Holder for Triple Jump (18.29m, Gothenburg, 1995), Olympic Gold Medallist at Sydney Olympic Games, Cycling, Olympic & Winter Olympic broadcasting and commentary with BBC, Channel 4 and Eurosport, Presented the morning show at London 2012 Paralympic Games, Athlete Representative for Local Organising Committee of Olympic Games (LOCOG), Chair of the Sports Advisory Group, having played an important part in success of the London 2012 bid as an Official Ambassador, and member of the Athletes Advisory Group, Heptathlon Olympic Bronze Medallist at Athens Olympic Games, 2005 & 2007 European Pentathlon Indoor Silver Medallist iat European Indoor Championships, Heptathlon Gold Medallist in in Melbourne at Commonwealth Games, Heptathlon Bronze Medallist at World Championships in Osaka, Olympic Bronze Medallist in Heptathlon & 4 X 400m Relay in Beijing at Olympic Games, British Athletics Athletes' Commission Founder, Rio 2016 - Paralympic Games Road Cycling host, 2016-2019 Henley Royal Regatta - live presenter for BT Sport, Paralympic Gold, Silver & Bronze Medallist, IPC World Championships: Gold Medals in 100m Breaststroke and 50m Relay, Broadcaster for Channel 4, IPC and BBC coverage of parasports, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Ability People, Bestowed the honour of reading the athletes oath at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony, Athlete Mentor for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust and Youth Sport Trust, Winner of the inaugural Sport Gives Back Awards for 2020, 5 x Olympian, 6 x World Champion, 11 x European Champion, 2 x Commonwealth Champion, Flag bearer for Team GB at Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony, Acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing contestant returning for the arena tour in 2012, Established Mark Foster Swimming Academy to inspire young swimmers from the ages of 11-17, Founded Fitsteps, a dance and fitness programme aimed at creating a fun, energetic and effective way to keep fit by fusing ballroom and Latin dancing, Lead Contributer and Analyst for BBC Sport's Swimming Coverage, International ambassador for Ted Baker, including his own signature range, Blogged for the Huffington Post on current issues, sport and lifestyle, Dutch Master A Tribute Dennis Bergkamp (1998), Award winning Steven Gerrard A Year in My Life (2006), How Cav Won the Green Jersey: Short Dispatches from the 2011 Tour de France (2012), How I Won the Yellow Jumper: Dispatches from the Tour de France (2012), On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nations Cycling Soul (2014), 101 Damnations: Dispatches from the 101st Tour de France (2015), Boultings Velosaurus: A Linguistic Tour de France (2016), Winner of the Royal Television Society Sports News Reporter of the Year, Has covered more than 25 cycling Grand Tours, including every Tour de France since 2003. The new face of TV racing coverage, Oli joined the ITV Sport team in January 2017 and is now one of the mainhorse racing presenters, fronting its coverage on the Saturday morning magazine show, The Opening Show. To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, its going to be so much fun," she said. The moment Steve Backley did pelvic thrusts in the second week of Dancing On Ice, the fanmail flooded in. Her attention to the finest, decisive details across a variety of sports driven by her own passion for cycling is second to none. Salary in 2019. Passionate about motor-sport, Laura was grid reporter for five rounds of the World Rallycross Championships on BT Sport. . American, Breaux Greer once again increased his personal best to 87.00 in finishing one place outside the medals. ", Professional dance partner: Gorka Mrquez. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. Kym is best known for playing Michelle Connor on Coronation Street and being one fifth of pop group Hear'Say. Even doing nine holes of golf would leave me in agony. With the 2001 World Championships in Athletics to look forward to, he threw over ninety metres for the first time since 1992 at the British Grand Prix at Crystal Palace on 22 July. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry's memoir claims he took magic mushrooms at her house. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. Three series in, Deadly has spawned various spin-offs, including the series Deadly 60 Bites, Live n' Deadly, and Deadly Art, as well as books and online games. Strictly Come Dancing Affairs That Gave Us The Shock of Our Lives. Now working as a motivational speaker, Steve lives in Chislehurst, Kent, with his wife Clare and daughters Sophia, two, and Ellese, four. Steves big break came with his CBBC series Deadly 60, in which he comes face to face with some of the natural worlds most impressive predators including jumbo squid, tarantulas, scorpions, tigers and leopards. He braved the pain to continue presenting Entertainment Today with Jenni Falconer. With no infrastructure, training or equipment in place for Saudi women, Raha tackled one of natures most difficult and dangerous challenges climbing Everest to prove that anyone is capable of achieving greatness, all with a smile on her face. It was therefore disappointing when after managing to qualify for the final, only in seventh position, at the IAAF championship Stade de France, Paris, on the final weekend of August, his third and best throw of only 80.13m could not take him through to the last eight in the Sunday final. Although he completed his first year there and remained a student until 2002, the time he dedicated to the javelin prevented him from completing his studies. Backley began the year having problems with a knee injury, but with an early season win in Sweden under his belt, and another victory on 13 July at the Norwich Union Grand Prix in Gateshead, throwing 85.69 to defeat Boris Henry (83.52) and Alexandr Ivanov (81.69), he put injury firmly behind him. Now, James follows in the footsteps of previous EastEnders stars including Emma Barton, Davood Ghadami, Jake Wood, Maisie Smith and last year's winner, Rose Ayling-Ellis. Love Island fans buzz as Olivia is 'exposed' and storms off after furious Jessie row. Something went wrong, please try again later. Hes covered over 22 iterations of The Tour, adding Speed Skating at the Winter Olympics alongside Baseball World Series, World Title Fights and F1;Simons vast portfolio and expertise positions him as a unique voice and figure across multiple formats. Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about," he said. Best known as a gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer, Simmonds was announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 on BBC Five Live's breakfast show, and spoke of her excitement in joining the series. From domestic teenage prodigy to becoming the oldest ever European Champion, Jo has won the hearts of the British public and she was awarded 3rd in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards 2014. 'Shot dead ' working for the new season - will her musicality prove helpful to her make wonder., on 16 December 2002 Loughborough University honoured him with the degree of Doctor of Technology causa. 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