If you thought you knew everything there is to know about Captain Tom Moore - you are mistaken. It was revealed today that it isn’t the first time that the war hero - who has been promoted to honorary Colonel for his 100th birthday after raising £30 million for the NHS - has been on TV.
BBC Breakfast revealed he once appeared as a contestant on game show Blankety Blank - and viewers were delighted to see the throwback clip featuring a youthful looking Tom having banter with host Terry Wogan.
The episode, which was a Christmas special, saw Terry ask Tom where he was from. “Tips end,” he replied, as the audience laughed. “It’s a good place,” he added.
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