Five memorable ‘Accidental Partridge’ moments from racing’s social media sensation Derek Thompson

RACING TV is an arena dominated by serious, professional broadcasters… and then there’s Derek Thompson.

The lovable throwback presenter found widespread fame after several 'Accidental Partridge' videos were circulated on social media. 

He has provided us with so much gold over the years we thought we'd put together five of 'Tommo's' most memorable Partridge-esque moments.

1. Crown Hotel, Bawtry

In this surreal advert for the Crown Hotel in Bawtry, Tommo takes us on a tour of the bar, restaurant and luxury rooms - at points it feels like he has summoned the spirit of Norwich’s best-loved disk jockey.

Tommo enters the packed bar and sidles straight up to a young woman with an arm around the back.

This was where the line now adopted by Radio 1 DJ Greg James was born: "Are you well? I thought you were!"