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'''Richard "Dickie" Davies''' (born 30 April 1933,)<ref>{{cite news|title=The Guardian: Weekend birthdays|date=30 April 2011|work=The Guardian|accessdate=24 January 2012|location=London}}</ref> in [[Wallasey]], [[Merseyside]] is a British [[television presenter]], best known for presenting ''[[World of Sport (UK TV series)|World of Sport]]'' from 1968 until 1985. |
'''Richard "Dickie" Davies''' (born 30 April 1933,)<ref>{{cite news|title=The Guardian: Weekend birthdays|date=30 April 2011|work=The Guardian|accessdate=24 January 2012|location=London}}</ref> in [[Wallasey]], [[Merseyside]] is a British [[television presenter]], best known for presenting ''[[World of Sport (UK TV series)|World of Sport]]'' from 1968 until 1985. |
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Davies attended grammar school, did [[National Service]] in the [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] and was a [[purser]] on the [[Queen Mary (ship)|Queen Mary]]<ref name="Interview"></ref> and [[RMS Queen Elizabeth|Queen Elizabeth]] [[ocean liner]]s. His first job in broadcasting was as an announcer for [[Southern Television]]. In the early stages of his career |
Davies attended grammar school, did [[National Service]] in the [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] and was a [[purser]] on the [[Queen Mary (ship)|Queen Mary]]<ref name="Interview"></ref> and [[RMS Queen Elizabeth|Queen Elizabeth]] [[ocean liner]]s. His first job in broadcasting was as an announcer for [[Southern Television]]. In the early stages of his career Davies was known by his birth name, Richard Davies, but changed to Dickie Davies at the suggestion of his ITV Sport colleague [[Jimmy Hill]].<ref name="Interview">{{cite news|title=The monday interview: Dickie Davies|last=White|first=Jim|date=20 November 1995|work=The Independant|accessdate=24 January 2012|location=London}}</ref> Davies began work on the World of Sport (initially called '''Wide World of Sports''') in 1963 as understudy to [[Eamonn Andrews]], taking over the role of presenter in 1968 when Andrews left the show.<ref name="Interview"></ref> Davies became known for the white quiff of hair on his forehead (see [[Poliosis]]), and this became his trademark appearance, and was also much loved by TV comedy impressionists during his years on ''[[World of Sport (UK TV series)|World of Sport]]''. |
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After ''World of Sport'' ended in 1985,<ref name="TVH"></ref> |
After ''World of Sport'' ended in 1985,<ref name="TVH"></ref> Davies stayed with ITV, presenting [[boxing]] and [[snooker]], as well as playing a part in their coverage of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He left ITV Sport in August 1989.<ref>{{cite news|title=Davies leaves ITV for a new world of sport - Dickie Davies|last=Ball|first=Peter|date=23 May 1989|work=The Times|accessdate=24 January 2012|location=London}}</ref> |
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After leaving ITV, |
After leaving ITV, Davies joined the original incarnation of [[Eurosport]], which was then owned by Sky and the [[EBU]]. He fronted their innovative snooker coverage, including the one-off 1991 [[Mita World Masters]]. He presented sports bulletins from his home for [[Classic FM (UK)|Classic FM]] in its early days. |
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In 1995 |
In 1995 Davies suffered a stroke,<ref name="TVH">{{cite news|title=TELEVISION: TV HEROES|last=Gilbert|first=Gerard|date=10 September 2002|work=The Independant|accessdate=24 January 2012|location=London}}</ref> which forced him to give up his work on Classic FM,<ref name="Interview"></ref> but eventually made a good recovery, although it was several years before his speech fully returned to normal. In the mid 1990s he fronted ''Dickie Davies' Sporting Heroes''<ref name="TVH"></ref> and ''Bobby Charlton's Football Scrapbook'' for [[British Sky Broadcasting]]. |
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In 2005 he presented a one-off special 50 Years of World of Sport for ITV, as part of the ITV 50 celebrations. He also narrated two DVDs looking back on the years of British wrestling coverage on ITV, a sport he admits he hated. |
In 2005 he presented a one-off special 50 Years of World of Sport for ITV, as part of the ITV 50 celebrations. He also narrated two DVDs looking back on the years of British wrestling coverage on ITV, a sport he admits he hated. |
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Dickie Davies | |
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 Dickie Davies in the World of Sport Studio. | |
| Born | Richard Davies 30 April 1933 |
| Occupation | television presenter |
| Known for | World of Sport |
Richard "Dickie" Davies (born 30 April 1933,)[1] in Wallasey, Merseyside is a British television presenter, best known for presenting World of Sport from 1968 until 1985.
Davies attended grammar school, did National Service in the RAF and was a purser on the Queen Mary[2] and Queen Elizabeth ocean liners. His first job in broadcasting was as an announcer for Southern Television. In the early stages of his career Davies was known by his birth name, Richard Davies, but changed to Dickie Davies at the suggestion of his ITV Sport colleague Jimmy Hill.[2] Davies began work on the World of Sport (initially called Wide World of Sports) in 1963 as understudy to Eamonn Andrews, taking over the role of presenter in 1968 when Andrews left the show.[2] Davies became known for the white quiff of hair on his forehead (see Poliosis), and this became his trademark appearance, and was also much loved by TV comedy impressionists during his years on World of Sport.
After World of Sport ended in 1985,[3] Davies stayed with ITV, presenting boxing and snooker, as well as playing a part in their coverage of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He left ITV Sport in August 1989.[4]
After leaving ITV, Davies joined the original incarnation of Eurosport, which was then owned by Sky and the EBU. He fronted their innovative snooker coverage, including the one-off 1991 Mita World Masters. He presented sports bulletins from his home for Classic FM in its early days.
In 1995 Davies suffered a stroke,[3] which forced him to give up his work on Classic FM,[2] but eventually made a good recovery, although it was several years before his speech fully returned to normal. In the mid 1990s he fronted Dickie Davies' Sporting Heroes[3] and Bobby Charlton's Football Scrapbook for British Sky Broadcasting.
In 2005 he presented a one-off special 50 Years of World of Sport for ITV, as part of the ITV 50 celebrations. He also narrated two DVDs looking back on the years of British wrestling coverage on ITV, a sport he admits he hated.
He is a board member of a frozen food company, and occasionally contributes to ESPN Classic.
Dickie is also the president of Sandford Springs Golf Club, which is owned by Leaderboard Golf
Reference is made to Davies in the Half Man Half Biscuit song, "Dickie Davies Eyes".
References
- ^ "The Guardian: Weekend birthdays". The Guardian. London. 30 April 2011.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ a b c d White, Jim (20 November 1995). "The monday interview: Dickie Davies". The Independant. London.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ a b c Gilbert, Gerard (10 September 2002). "TELEVISION: TV HEROES". The Independant. London.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Ball, Peter (23 May 1989). "Davies leaves ITV for a new world of sport - Dickie Davies". The Times. London.
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