Desmond Michael Lynam, OBE [1] (born 17 September 1942) is an Irish-born British television and radio presenter.

Jul 6, 2024 · Des Lynam, from Ennis, Co Clare, presented Grandstand on BBC from 1979 to 1991. Photograph: BBC. How agreeable are you? I’m fairly relaxed. My grandson describes me as cool. What’s your middle...

Aug 13, 2024 · Des Lynam is bemoaning the march of time. The twinkle-eyed charmer who once joked about a life of 'fast women and slow horses' is starting to creak. He stopped swimming in the sea off his...

Jun 13, 2024 · Of course, one of the most infamous lines from the tournament came from Des Lynam, who opened the BBC's coverage of England's Euro 96 semi-final against Germany with the words: "You've...

Jun 12, 2024 · “I’m old now,” says Des Lynam — 82 next September — “but still, I distinctly remember moving to the UK as a child. I didn’t want to go.” The legendary broadcaster, famous for Grandstand,...

Des Lynam was born on 17 September 1942 in County Clare, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Have I Got News for You (1990), World Cup 98 (1998) and Footballers' Wives (2002).

Desmond Michael Lynam (born 17 September 1942) was an Irish television and radio presenter. He was born in Ennis, County Clare, Republic of Ireland. He was best known for presenting the BBC 's sport coverage such as Grandstand. Lynam also presented Countdown on Channel 4 from 2005 to 2006. He was replaced by Des O'Connor.

Desmond Michael Lynam, OBE (born 17 September 1942) is an Irish-born British television and radio presenter.

Des Lynam, 64, fronted sports programmes such as Match of the Day and Grandstand on the BBC for more than 20 years until he defected to ITV in 1999. He began as a radio presenter in Sussex...

Aug 16, 2024 · This year marks 60 years of the iconic Match of the Day! A show that's become a staple on UK TV screens. BBC CWRs Vic Minett chats to broadcasting legend Des Lynam about his time on the show and...