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[@Shads187]

Makes me proud to be a cabbie. Big up the examiners. Top class, Mr Whitehead gave me my badge.

[@WizAnn320]

Stay Proud

[@patlynch9969]

Mr Hall gave me mine.

[@HoxtonHotspur]

Great vid for beginners to know that the examiners are nice normal blokes and not to be scared of them 👏.

[@WizAnn320]

Yes they are and it is one of the mysteries of the knowledge to over come

[@amiralikhan061]

Dean thank you for standing for the knowledge firmly. Please bring more examiners.

[@WizAnn320]

Will do my best, thank you

[@andymcgowan2428]

Can’t believe I’ve come across this. I used to work with Paul at TFL. Absolute fantastic bloke and the stories he told me about the cabs and knowledge. Total respect and admiration for the trade.

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you Andy. Mr Whitehead is a very well respected examiner

[@emre-ys2kc]

I have seen Mr Hall twice and Mr Whitehead once. They both made me felt comfortable. It was pleasure to meet them.

[@WizAnn320]

They are both excellent and humble examiners

[@Shads187]

Long live the knowledge 🤟

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you Shadow

[@samy8218]

Do proud to be a London Cabbie. Mr Whitehead scored me on my first appearance and Mr Hall scored me on my first 28. top people , great show keep up the good work Mr Warrington.

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you Samy Best Wishes Dean

[@mikeybb6577]

Been waiting for this.. Such a great watch. Had both of these examiners in appearances (currently on 28's) & they were both gentleman & pleasant.. Brilliant work Dean, thanks..

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you Mikey its a pleasure. Watch out for part 2

[@Bartsy5]

Brilliant Dean! Amazing Mr Hall’s Memory and Mr Whitehead doing on a push bike 🤕 good lord 👏🏻 😂

[@WizAnn320]

You're welcome Neil it was really enjoyable chat

[@Cabbiez1]

Met these gents on a few appearances….received my req with mr whitehead after taking him from buying his shoes for his wedding to the church he got married at…I pulled lobb shoes, st James s st to saint Paul’s cathedral lol 🧐 called the run and he said…”congratulations sir, you’ve finally reached the standard required to become a London taxi driver” brought back memories 😊

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you for the story, I will mention it to him Best Wishes Dean

[@amiralikhan061]

My 1st and last appearances with Mr. Whitehead and my 28 drop and 21 drop with Mr. Hall. Loved been part of the Knowledge of London.

[@WizAnn320]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hillza1095]

Both such great gentlemen. Very fair examiners.

[@WizAnn320]

Yes indeed

[@geocabbie89]

I’ve got to say, this one has to be my favourite thus far, scored with both of these gentlemen, 2 Cs and a B with Mr. Whitehead and scored a C for my req with Mr. Hall back in November, waiting for the call for my finals now, cannot wait to get out there! 🙏🏼

[@WizAnn320]

Well done George, and thank you for the post. Good luck with the finals

[@bliter14]

Mr Wilkins and Mr Hall thank you and Mr Harvey and Mr Mc Dowel my last bit on 21s. Nice people. God bless Wizzan

[@WizAnn320]

Very Kind Troy

[@Shaun93301]

My first appearance was with Swires, and my req was with McDowell, magnificent examiners in my opinion. Excellent work Dean, plus both Mr Hall and Mr Whitehead set and maintain the standards that this great job needs and requires 👋🏻👋🏻

[@WizAnn320]

Fantastic! Thank you Shaun.

[@Gary-mu1bu]

Really great to see this video well done guys.

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you Gary

[@mohammedyacinebouacida1712]

Thank you very much Dean for this great upload, two true gentlemen.... Never had Mr Whitehead, got a D once with Mr Hall My Req was with Mr Gunning, Suburbs & finals with Mr Mc dowell....& I dreaded Mr O'connor 😬

[@WizAnn320]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bliter14]

Nice conversation so live... Well done Dean

[@WizAnn320]

Glad you enjoyed it, We are still learning but I think we are getting there

[@shawnmovfath7233]

Both great examiners

[@WizAnn320]

They are both coming back soon to talk more

[@garyleveroutdoorphotograph558]

Great video dean.well done to the examiners.as a ex cabbie who is going to try & get my badge back was a good insight into what the are going to require of me.

[@WizAnn320]

That's really Great news Gary. Please let me know if i can help in any way if you get any issues re-applying

[@garyleveroutdoorphotograph558]

@@WizAnn320 thanks very much dean.waiting for my dbs check & booking a medical.what days are you in the school after the holidays?

[@Gofindyourselves]

I’d like to see mr Wilkins on here, he must go way back and have a lot of story’s. I scored a B with mr Wilkins last month and got my drop to 28s and have just had my first 28 and scored a C to get me started.

[@WizAnn320]

He has been invited and may well be attending in the future.

[@middxmale9692]

Mr Orme, Gave me 4 runs, I struggled .. then next run 'Take me from BBC Television Centre' to a road near Canary Wharf ..I thought Yes, i know this .. Rattled it off PERFECT .... There was a Pause .. He said ' Mmmmmm .. So you do know where you live . Come back in 56 days

[@WizAnn320]

He did a very similar thing to me, at the end he said "At least you know something"

[@DIOS10]

They both gave me and continue giving me Ds but two fantastic gentlemen. And the story continues early February again. Another top video Mr W. Happy new year to you and all. I might even get to pass this year. And I have to say, now I know and that’s why they all know me …

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you Diego Best of luck this year

[@Gofindyourselves]

Lots of point to point my friend that’s the key

[@bliter14]

There must be more talk like this Dean.

[@WizAnn320]

We are currently negotiating the appearance fees of other examiners 🤣👍

[@WizAnn320]

Don't miss part 2 of this video its even better i think

[@harvey455]

Pride and honour if you score with O'Connor !

[@WizAnn320]

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[@mohammedyacinebouacida1712]

👏

[@LordFinsbury]

Is this the same Mr Hall who was doing exams 6/7 years ago? If so, he's getting younger. Had him three times (and scored all three), and I hardly recognize him.

[@WizAnn320]

It is him, but he has had extensive plastic surgery and a tv show makeover 🤗

[@LordFinsbury]

One memory I have of Mr Hall is, I think it was on the final question when I got the drop from 56s, he asked me Linden Gardens, going south somewhere. I got that it was on Notting Hill Gate, but I couldn't remember where it was in relation to Palace Gardens Terrace (it's right opposite). Threw me off balance for the rest of the run. I thought that was a clever way to throw somebody, and all done, of course, with the utmost courtesy.

[@charliejeffers9778]

I had mr hall on my 1st appearance I was useless but just did enough to score. & mr whitehead on my REQ Personally I thought I was badge ready at the end of 28’s. But mr whitehead came along & gave me 2 D’s back to back. Got redlined on 21’s. I then had him again when I was 3-0 up on 21’s 2nd time around, & he D’d me again . I started to hate him , genuinely thought who’s this man think he is. Then I had him again !!! He called my name out & I thought “oh crap, this guy hates me” But he gave me my REQ. I cried uncontrollably. I was £25,000 in debt , working part time for £300 a month & sleeping on my sisters sofa. & had fallen out with most of my family due too the stress of the knowledge . So when Mr whitehead started saying “not good enough today mr Jeffers” it was pretty awful,.,we’re talking border line nervous breakdown He did at least explain himself after the handshake. & I do thank him for making that last appearance a memorable one. Back in June 2015 4 years & 8 months on the K. The waiting room was always packed & the competition was through the roof. Anyways I’m now much happier & glad I done it. Good luck if your doing the knowledge.

[@WizAnn320]

Thank you Charlie for sharing that. Many people have similar experiences. And I sympathize with all that experience it. There is a whole other podcast in your message that we can do at a later date, Best Wishes Dean

[@kevindalby4225]

Nigel Hawthorne.

[@WizAnn320]

By part 2 of this video they figure that out. 🤔😂

[@middxmale9692]

*Something Amusing You*

[@johncourtney4328]

I passed out in 2006,lost my badge due to my gps criminality,when I did the knowledge I was told that they hold you back?no matter how good you were everyone has to do there three and a half years years? I was told that by an examiner? I did it in 3 years and 7 months,Won't name him,but I only had one examiner that was just being a horrible c**t just for the fun of it? Because you are told that they test your temperament i didnt complain but I knew it was not right? Basically I had him twice both times he asked my a point I went "erm"....he didnt even give me a chance,he immediately jump up very aggressively saying don't know it there's your card leave the door open on your way out? So I didn't go and complain because again you are lead to believe it would go against you? Cut to 5 years later now a cab driver I pick up the woman who was sort of in charge of of black Cabs? I told her about it? She said yeah well he was asked(told)to resign because of serious inappropriate behaviour towards female candidates?but the rest of my apperences were great were fair BUT I was being held back because you had to do three and half years before they would put you out?

[@WizAnn320]

You could get out quicker but certainly if there was anything to mark you out it could affect your time. But i do know many people with clean records who worked very hard and also took 3 and half years. So to be out quicker requires Talent, Luck and hard work

[@johncourtney4328]

@@WizAnn320 after calling a route the examiner said "well that's £14.80, I can d it for £11.20! So I said ," I will look out for you sir when I want a cab!" He didn't find it funny and I didnt get my points!.