Bio[]
Colonel Llewellyn Todd is a British granny-riding champion interviewed by Henry McGee who interviews him about their first televised "granny riding" competition. He reveals his mount, Granny Smith (Rita Webb), produced by stable man (Jackie Wright). She was sired by Old Grand Dad, who passed away after 135 yearlings. In the competition, Todd reclaims his hat without dismounting and finishes well within time. The competition is followed by the Mounties Musical Ride.
Trivia[]
- Colonel Todd was played by Benny Hill.
- This sketch follows up on "granny riding," a sight gag featured in The Messenger on March 24, 1971 and originating from an opener in the BBC Years where he rides the back of a little old lady into the BBC Studios.
- The Mounties include Benny, Eddie Buchanan, Ken Sedd, Pete Morgan, David Wright, Spencer Shires and two female cast members, possibly Ellie Reece-Knight and Penny Rigden.
- Suzy Mandel possibly plays the "granny" being lead away by a Mountie Eddie Buchanan.
