85-year-old classic car fan gets surprise from TV show

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Derek Foskett, an 85-year-old devoted fan of the motoring programme Bangers and Cash, received a signed greeting card from the show's team.

Derek Foskett, an 85-year-old motor industry veteran, received a special greeting card signed by the team behind the motoring programme Bangers and Cash. Mr Foskett attends day care at The Old Vicarage in Allithwaite, South Cumbria, and has spent a lifetime immersed in classic vehicles, building extensive knowledge of vintage brands.

Alice, an activities coordinator at the centre, discovered Mr Foskett was a devoted fan of the show, which follows the workings of Mathewsons, a family-run classic and vintage car auction house in the North Yorkshire village of Thornton-le-Dale. She mentioned this to her husband Ed Mudd, who used his network connections to reach out to the grandson of Derek Mathewson, one of the show's stars, and requested a signed card.

A few weeks later, a card addressed to 'The Bangers and Cash Fan' arrived. Mr Foskett was delighted when he opened it, reciting the names of the television team written inside. His wife Pat plans to frame the keepsake and display it at home.

How it is being reported

• 'Devoted' Cumbrian fan, 85, of TV show gets surprise greetingAn 85-year-old motor industry veteran received an unforgettable surprise after staff at his South Cumbria day care centre reached out to his favourite television show.NW Evening Mail · 15 Oct, 06:00
• 'Devoted' Cumbrian fan, 85, of TV show gets surprise greetingAn 85-year-old motor industry veteran received an unforgettable surprise after staff at his South Cumbria day care centre reached out to his favourite television show.Westmorland Gazette · 15 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Derek Foskett · Bangers and Cash · The Old Vicarage · Allithwaite · Mathewsons · Thornton-le-Dale · Derek Mathewson

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