Steve Rider
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Biography
Steve Rider, born on April 28, 1950, in Dartford, Kent, England, is a distinguished British sports presenter and journalist with a career spanning over four decades. He began his broadcasting journey in the 1970s, working with Anglia Television and Thames Television, where he covered a variety of sports events. In 1985, Rider joined the BBC, taking over from Harry Carpenter as the presenter of Sportsnight. He later became the main host of the BBC's flagship sports program, Grandstand, and was closely associated with major events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Rider's versatility extended to motorsports, where he presented Formula 1 coverage for both the BBC and ITV. He also covered international rugby, golf, and over fifty major golf championships, including the Ryder Cup and The Open. In 2006, he joined ITV Sport to present Formula 1 and their FIFA World Cup coverage, later hosting Champions League, FA Cup, and England fixtures. Rider has been recognized with multiple awards, including three sports BAFTAs and being named Sports Presenter of the Year twice. Beyond broadcasting, Rider has authored books celebrating sports events, such as the 50th anniversary of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. His extensive experience and contributions have made him a respected figure in sports journalism.
Known For
BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
Match of the Day
F1 Legends is a British television programme shown on Sky Sports F1. Steve Rider presents the series of interviews with Formula One legends of the past and present.
Legends of F1
This documentary takes a deep look at both the driver and the car through the rebuild of the last FW14B, which has only ever been driven by Mansell. Thirty years later we break down what made this car so special and follow the journey of Mansell’s suspenseful, heart-breaking and ultimately victorious career and his last chance to become a world champion.
Williams & Mansell: Red 5
Following the remarkable story of 18-year-old Billy Monger, one of Britain's most exciting young racing drivers, who in April 2017 was involved in a devastating crash, resulting in the amputation of his legs. Incredibly, soon after his accident, Billy resolved to get back to racing, in the hope of becoming the first ever amputee to race competitively in a single-seater racing car. This film follows the extraordinary story of Billy and his family, as he pursues his dream to one day race in Formula One. With the support of the racing community and his hero Lewis Hamilton, Billy has to change the rules of motorsport and learn to drive again without legs, all while coming to terms with life as a disabled person - a term Billy is reluctant to accept. This heartwarming and inspirational story is about the incredible will of one young man, but also the extraordinary support his family provides during the toughest time of their lives.
Driven: The Billy Monger Story
The 1970s were a golden age in the world of international rally, it was just before the monsters of Group B would arrive and the cars being raced were far closer to their road-going counterparts. The heroes of the age include icons like the Ford Escort, the Porsche 911, the Datsun 240Z, the Alpine A110, the Lancia Stratos, and many, many more. This documentary covers the highlights of the decade from 1970 to 1979, the footage alone makes it worth watching, with remarkable aerial shots we’ve never seen before. The simplicity of top flight rally during this period is almost enviable – with fans often lining the stages standing on the wrong side of blind corners, seemingly trusting the drivers more than they probably should have.
Greatest Years of Rallying 1970s
The BBC's award winning documentary looking at the impact the death of Ayrton Senna had upon the world of motor racing. Featuring interviews with key people from Senna's life in motor sport.
Ayrton Senna
Steve Rider presents this guide to motor car rallying during the 80s; a decade which saw the sport become more hi-tech, high profile, faster and more dangerous.
Greatest Years of Rallying 1980s
The 1994 Auto Trader RAC British Touring Car Championship season was the 37th British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season.
British Touring Car Championship 1994 Review
Full review of the season presented by Steve Rider & Murray Walker
British Touring Car Championship 1996 Review
The 1995 Auto Trader RAC British Touring Car Championship was won by John Cleland in a Vauxhall Cavalier. The Independents' title was won by Matt Neal in his Team Dynamics Ford Mondeo with fourteen class wins.