15 January 1956

The current holder of the world water speed record was surprised by Eamonn at the BBC Television Theatre.
Donald had just broken his own world record in Lake Mead, Nevada in November 1955. His guests include the Crazy Gang's Teddy Knox and Jimmy Nervo and bandleader Billy Cotton.

27 April 1959

Britain's foremost racing driver was surprised by Eamonn outside the BBC Television Theatre when his car was stopped by a 'policeman'!
Stirling - who in 1955 became the first British driver to win the British Grand Prix - was greeted by one of his opponents on the racing circuit, the Argentinian driver Juan Fangio.

21 January 1970

Eamonn surprised the Scottish motor racing driver in the foyer of Thames Television's Euston Road Studios.
Jackie, who overcame dyslexia to become Britain's leading Formula One driver, winning the world championship in 1969, is greeted by, among others, fellow drivers Graham Hill, Bruce McLaren and Ken Tyrrell.

20 January 1971

The two-time Formula One world champion was surprised by Eamonn during a press launch for a new racing car at London's Hilton Hotel - from where the show was broadcast.
The programme includes tributes from fellow drivers Jackie Stewart, Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham, along with a filmed message from his young son Damon.

27 March 1974

The four-time World Champion New Zealand-born motorcycle speedway rider was surprised by Eamonn while doing some practice laps at Wimbledon Stadium.
Among those paying tribute to Barry - who recently retired from competitive racing - are fellow racers Ronnie Moore and Ove Fundin.

26 November 1975

Mike - one of the few men to compete at Grand Prix level in both motorcycle and car racing - was surprised by Eamonn at the Motor Show in London.
The show includes a tribute from Italian world champion Giacomo Agostini and a musical interlude from The Chris Barber Band.

25 January 1978

The motorcycle racer - and two-time World Champion, winning consecutive 500cc titles in 1976 and 1977 - was surprised by Eamonn at a motor racing exhibition in London's Victoria.
Among Barry's guests are fellow racer Mike Hailwood and musician and former Beatle, George Harrison.

14 December 1983

Richard had recently achieved the land speed record in his car Thrust2, when Eamonn caught him, with his team, during an interview in central London.
His tribute includes the presentation of his FISA record certificate from Gina Campbell, daughter of the previous record holder, Donald Campbell.

7 January 1987

Liz - seven times British Ski Racing Champion - was surprised by Eamonn while being escorted on horseback, ably assisted by jump jockey Bob Champion, into Thames Television's Teddington Studios.
Among those celebrating her achievements and paying tribute are footballer Emlyn Hughes and land speed record breaker Richard Noble.

22 February 1989

Nigel was surprised by Michael at RAF Scampton whilst flying with the Red Arrows. The racing driver had been active in Formula One since 1980 and was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1986.
Those paying tribute include musician Leo Sayer, and fellow racing driver Stirling Moss.

30 December 1992

Nigel Mansell drove Michael to London's Grosvenor House Hotel, on the occasion of an Autosport dinner, to surprise John, who remains the only person to have won World Championships on both two and four wheels.
The tribute was recorded at the hotel, where guests include Sir Jack Brabham and Juan Fangio.

10 November 1997

Michael enlisted the help of racing driver Damon Hill to surprise the Formula One commentator during a promotional video launch, at the Sport's Cafe in London's Lower Regent Street.
Among those paying tribute are Stirling Moss, Nigel Mansell and John Surtees, who arrived on set driving a MV Four motorcycle.

11 January 1999

Racing commentator Murray Walker helped Michael surprise the Formula One racing driver at London's Landmark Hotel. Damon won the F1 World Championship in 1996 - the only son of a previous World Champion to ever do so. In a tribute within a tribute, his show includes a clip of his appearance, as a child, on his father Graham's This Is Your Life.

20 December 1999

In an edition that coincided with the approaching millennium, Michael surprised the 99-year-old motorcycle enthusiast at Birmingham's NEC and revealed the story of a life that spanned the century.
Len was a motorbike designer and manufacturer and, in the 1920s, invented the Super Onslow Special, which became one of Britain's best-loved classics.

7 February 2000

The former racing driver, now team owner and entrepreneur, was surprised by Michael during a presentation at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Eddie established Jordan Grand Prix in 1990, and his tribute includes contributions from drivers Eddie Irvine and Nigel Mansell. His love of music is also reflected with tributes from musicians Chris Rea and Mike Rutherford.