Desmond Lynam on Grandstand

Desmond Lynam remembers his time on BBC1's Grandstand in conversation with Sue Barker. Broadcast as part of Grandstand's 40th anniversary on 10 October 1998.

[@sidneygreen9120]

Des was the man 👍😉

[@damienabbott9805]

Des was a consummate professional and such a likeable guy. I remember once he was outside Highbury after the North London Derby in August 1997 and he was stopped by a large group of youngsters who all wanted wanted his autograph. He didn't leave until he had signed every single one. Such was the decency of the man.

[@merciasafetyservices6992]

Big Des the smoothie - absolute legend, silver foxed silver tongued stalwart who clearly got our Sue a bit flustered without even raising his moustache - babe magnet extraordinaire and just the best sports anchor ever

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Frank Bough as just as professional and unflustered...however, Des is Des and was allowed a twinkle in his eye and the ladies loved him and the guys wanted a drink with him.

[@GILLY56ify]

Des comes across as the consummate professional even with this little lookback as he talks to Sue Barker Presenters of today take note that this is how a master of his profession does it ...

[@jlk760]

A great reminder of my childhood growing up pre Sky Soprts days. Hope Des is enjoying retirement.

[@grahamtait8031]

Legend. What a guy! Fantasy stag day - Des you're in you smoothie.

[@mcfcguvnors]

OUT OF THE BLUE ! THANK YOU been lookin for that

[@josephlandrut4154]

Des Lynam and I will both live a long life providing we have quality care because Des is 79 and has just turned 85.

[@damienabbott9805]

Best BBC presenters: Des for Grandstand Harry for Sports Night Jimmy for MOTD Bob for Football Focus Steve Ryder was also an excellent presenter.

[@mikeprice9826]

des was the king of grandstand

[@mcfcguvnors]

Ali you can see that early onset,what a guy he was

[@joenichols725]

How young sue barker is 🙂

[@Maximustard]

The housewives choice, 😉

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Des was to presenting what Lineker is to migrant loving, virtue signalling.

[@TimboTravels]

Lineker showed warmth to people less fortunate than yourself what a terrible bloke.

[@damienabbott9805]

As Des rightlly said, "Gary Lineker" should stick to football."