Mike Gatting receives OBE from the Queen

Title

Mike Gatting receives OBE from the Queen

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Aug 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:49

Description

Lisa Hampele interviews Mike Gatting after his visit to Buckingham Palace to collect his OBE from the Queen with his wife and son Andrew. He explains he had to put off collecting the honour twice due to sporting commitments; and his decision not to tour this year with the England team (follows his demotion as captain after he entertained a barmaid in his room).

Contributors

Lisa Hampele; Mike Gatting

Keywords

Honours; Cricket; Sportsmen; Extra-marital sex; England (cricket team)

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