We Are the Champions!

Join as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, from school sports day memories to the legendary competition that inspired generations of British children. Featuring the iconic Ron Pickering, celebrity sporting guests, and the unforgettable moment when winners got to jump into the swimming pool.

What to Expect:

🏃 A personal journey through 1970s school sports days, from creosote-marked running tracks to the infamous high jump rope

🏆 The story of We Are the Champions: how a BBC show turned school sports days into prime-time television

🎤 Ron Pickering's legendary hosting and the celebrity athletes who appeared on the show

🏊 The swimming pool finale that brought controlled chaos to children's television

📺 Comparisons with other iconic shows like It's a Knockout and Superstars

What are your memories of We Are the Champions? Did your school ever compete on the show?

Share your memories with us!

Take care,

 Oliver

📧 Email: oliver@my70stvchildhood.com

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