28 March 1960

The former Army officer blinded by friendly fire in France during the Second World War was surprised by Eamonn outside the BBC Television Theatre.
Michael - an international showjumper before the war - later became chairman of the British Showjumping Association and successfully transformed the sport's public image.

17 January 1973

Willie, recently named British Champion Jockey - the rider who has the most wins during a season - in 1972, was surprised by Eamonn.

17 April 1974

The National Hunt racing jockey - and three-time Champion Jockey - was surprised by Eamonn in the unusual setting of the Savoy Turkish Baths in central London!
Terry's show includes tributes from trainer Josh Gifford, entertainer Frankie Vaughan and a letter from HRH Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, which Eamonn reads out.

18 December 1974

The former steeplechase jockey, who became a writer and turned his knowledge of the horse racing world into a series of best-selling crime novels, was surprised by Eamonn while signing copies of his new book Knock Down in central London for a tribute which included jockey Gordon Richards and novelist Kingsley Amis among the guests.

11 January 1978

The show jumping champion was surprised by Eamonn at stables in Northwood, Middlesex.
David won European championships in 1961, 1967 and 1969, and individual Olympic bronze medals in 1960 and 1968, the latter on his best-known horse Mr Softee. His guests include showjumper Pat Smythe and former This Is Your Life subject Michael Ansell.

25 March 1981

Eamonn surprised the Irish National Hunt jockey - who in 1978 broke the record for most winners in a season with a tally of 149 - outside Thames Television's Euston Road Studios - with the help of broadcasters Dickie Davies and Peter O'Sullivan.
His guests include trainer Ginger McCain and renowned jockey, Sir Gordon Richards.

13 October 1981

The jump jockey, who won his own battle against cancer to go on to win the 1981 Grand National on the horse Aldaniti, was surprised by Eamonn as he emerged from St James' Church in Chipping Campden - on his wedding day! The tribute was recorded in the wedding marquee and includes tributes from fellow jockeys Fred Winter and John Francome.

7 March 1984

The Irish equestrian show jumper - who as a member of the Irish team won the Aga Khan Cup three years in a row - was surprised by Eamonn at the Park Farm Riding School in Middlesex.
Among those paying tribute are fellow show jumpers David Broome, Lucinda Green and Pat Smythe.

28 March 1984

The race horse trainer who became the first woman to train a Grand National winner - when Corbiere won the race in 1983 - was surprised by Eamonn at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
Jenny was greeted by, among others, jockey Bob Champion and trainers Ginger McCain and Florence Nagle.

14 February 1990

Michael surprised the National Hunt jockey in the changing rooms of the Newbury Racecourse. Peter broke many jumps racing records including surpassing Jonjo O'Neill's most winners in a season with a tally of 221 in 1988/9.
His guests include footballer Bryan Robson and television's racing commentator Lord John Oaksey.

6 July 1994

Michael surprised the equestrian competitor at her stables in Avon. Virginia achieved many notable successes in the 1980s, including winning the Individual European Eventing title on 3 consecutive occasions, 1985, 1987 and 1989 - a feat which has never been equalled. Among those paying tribute are Lucinda Green, Captain Mark Phillips and Ian Botham.

16 November 1998

Frankie - considered by many experts to be the best jockey of all time - was caught by Michael during a press launch of a video release of his sporting highlights at London's International Sportman's Club.
Tributes come from musician Ronnie Wood, former footballers Vinnie Jones and Ian Wright and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

13 March 2000

Among the National Hunt jockey's notable victories is the King George VI Chase which he won four times – twice on the legendary grey Desert Orchid - who appears as Richard's final guest, while two legged guests include entertainer Freddie Starr and former jockey Bob Champion.
Michael surprised Richard in the weigh-in room at Ascot.

7 March 2001

The former footballer - who became a highly successful racehorse trainer - was surprised by Michael while being interviewed at his West Ilsley racing stables near Newbury.
Among those paying tribute are names from both sports – including footballers Alan Ball and Kevin Keegan and horseracing's Jenny Pitman and Willie Carson.