Age, Biography and Wiki
Derek Thompson was born on 31 July, 1950 in Stockton-on-Tees, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, is a Horse racing broadcaster. Discover Derek Thompson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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31 July, 1950 |
| Birthday |
31 July |
| Birthplace |
Stockton-on-Tees, North Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Derek Thompson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Derek Thompson height not available right now. We will update Derek Thompson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim, Hugo Thompson |
Derek Thompson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Thompson worth at the age of 73 years old? Derek Thompson’s income source is mostly from being a successful broadcaster. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Derek Thompson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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broadcaster |
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Timeline
Derek Thompson (born 31 July 1950) is a British presenter and commentator of horse racing on BBC Radio 5 Live and At the Races in Britain.
He was born to Stanley Moorhouse Thompson and Lillian Thompson in Stockton-on-Tees, North Riding of Yorkshire, England.
He had an older brother, Howard.
Stanley Thompson was a small-time trainer of horses, which gave Derek his first rides as an amateur jockey.
Through membership of the local hunt, he met future Grand National winning jockey, Bob Champion and became a lifelong friend.
He attended Guisborough Grammar School and gave his first commentary - on a point-to-point meeting - at the age of 15.
After leaving school in 1968, he worked unpaid for Denys Smith, nominally as assistant trainer.
After six months, he moved to be assistant to Pierre Sanoner in Chantilly
His broadcasting career began at the age of 18 on local radio.
In 1972, he was based in London working for BBC Radio Sport, for whom he covered a number of Grand Nationals alongside Peter Bromley, Michael Seth-Smith and Michael O'Hehir.
In 1981, he moved to ITV, where he appeared on World of Sport and midweek racing coverage.
In 1985, he joined the newly formed Channel 4 Racing team as a presenter.
He was also part of a team of three who helped to negotiate for the release of the kidnapped Epsom Derby winner Shergar.
Thompson also commentates for At the Races and was a regular on talkSPORT.
On 26 June 2012 it was announced that Thompson would be stepping down from his duties for a short while as he was to undergo surgery to remove a tumour from near his bowel.
In October 2012, it was announced that Thompson would not be staying with Channel 4 Racing when production of the programme moves from High Flyer to IMG in January 2013.
The new production company dropped Thompson along with fellow veteran John McCririck.
He returned to BBC Radio for the duration of the Cheltenham Festival in 2013.
Thompson is also known for doing an advert for the Crown Hotel in Bawtry, Doncaster.
In the video Thompson is seen saying "Are you well? I thought you were", which attracted the attention of Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Greg James.
He since turned it into a meme, including it in songs such as Meduza and Goodboys' "Piece of Your Heart" and Sigala and Becky Hill's "Wish You Well".
James later met Thompson in person.
