Much-loved commentator was wary of straying into politics during more than 50 years at BBC, but that has changed since retiring
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Much-loved commentator was wary of straying into politics during more than 50 years at BBC, but that has changed since retiring
Much-loved commentator was wary of straying into politics during more than 50 years at BBC, but that has changed since retiring
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The 87-year-old broadcasting icon covered 10 World Cups and 17 Olympic Games and is the last surviving commentator from England's…

Half-time interview on ITV with Anthony Barry, the England assistant coach, offered an unexpectedly honest insight into the mood…

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After 27 years on air, the broadcaster reflects on free speech, the ‘snowflake’ generation and life beyond the BBC

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