Felix Francis, crime novelist and son of the legendary Dick Francis, shares insights into his father's extraordinary life as a wartime pilot, champion jockey, and bestselling author. Derek Thompson, a veteran racing commentator, brings entertaining anecdotes from the track. They discuss the dramatic 1956 Grand National collapse of Devon Loch, Dick's seamless transition from racing to writing, and how Felix modernizes the family legacy with new characters and stories. Their genuine love for racing and storytelling shines through this captivating conversation.
