Dick Francis featured on Radio 4

[madmav]

Interesting programme on Radio 4's Great Lives yesterday looks into author and jockey Dick Francis's life. I hadn't realised he was jockey of Queen Mum's horse, Devon Loch, that did that iconic splits fall just as they were about to win the Grand National or that he was a WW2 pilot. Worth a listen on iplayer. Also investigates how much his wife was responsible for writing the books. He's sold 60million worldwide! I am jealous of those royalties.

 

[maree t]

He is my favourite author. Him and his wife used to do all the research together for his books which is why he stopped writing when he lost her. He did write a couple more with his son Merrick towards the end of his life which were great. He was a truly incredible man and I miss my xmas book that was read before the end of boxing day because I couldnt put it down.

 

[jeeve]

His autobiography sport of queens is a good read. i think I have read it about 5 times.

 

[Rowreach]

He was also a lovely and very intelligent bloke