Steve Rider

Born: 1950-04-28

Steve Rider, born on April 28, 1950, in Dartford, Kent, England, is a distinguished British sports presenter and journalist with a career spanning over four decades. He began his broadcasting journey in the 1970s, working with Anglia Television and Thames Television, where he covered a variety of sports events. In 1985, Rider joined the BBC, taking over from Harry Carpenter as the presenter of Sportsnight. He later became the main host of the BBC's flagship sports program, Grandstand, and was closely associated with major events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Rider's versatility extended to motorsports, where he presented Formula 1 coverage for both the BBC and ITV. He also covered international rugby, golf, and over fifty major golf championships, including the Ryder Cup and The Open. In 2006, he joined ITV Sport to present Formula 1 and their FIFA World Cup coverage, later hosting Champions League, FA Cup, and England fixtures. Rider has been recognized with multiple awards, including three sports BAFTAs and being named Sports Presenter of the Year twice. Beyond broadcasting, Rider has authored books celebrating sports events, such as the 50th anniversary of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. His extensive experience and contributions have made him a respected figure in sports journalism.


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Williams & Mansell: Red 5

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Released: 2023-07-08

This documentary takes a deep look at both the driver and the car through the rebuild of the...

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Ayrton Senna an Official Tribute to Senna 1960-1995

as Self - Presenter
Released: 1995-01-01

The BBC's award winning documentary looking at the impact the death of Ayrton Senna had upon the...

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Driven: The Billy Monger Story

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Released: 2018-11-18

Following the remarkable story of 18-year-old Billy Monger, one of Britain's most exciting young...

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Match of the Day

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First aired: 1964-08-22

BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in...

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Legends of F1

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2012-03-09

F1 Legends is a British television programme shown on Sky Sports F1. Steve Rider presents the...

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