Eddie Waring
Biography
Edward Marsden Waring was the voice of Rugby League on BBC television for many years. He was the referee of the Mini Marathon in the long-running It's a Knockout. He went on to don a stripey blazer in the role of UK referee on the European version, Jeux Sans Frontieres. His broad northern accent and catchphrases such as "Up and under" (a high-kicked ball) made him a highly-recognisable figure.
Trivia
He had cameo appearances in the comedy show The Goodies and in a famous song and dance routine on Morecambe and Wise dressed as a sailor.
We have it on good authority that he used to eat slippers. Allegedly.
