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An F1 champion tells all on whether Bob Mortimer really gifted him a scotch egg
There are moments when F1 transcends the sport and assumes its rightful place in popular culture, such as when it became part of a Bob Mortimer bit on the iconic BBC panel show Would I Lie To You?.
Would I Lie To You (WILTY) is a British panel show hosted by Rob Brydon with comedians David Mitchell and Lee Mack as team captains, where guests tell potentially unbelievable stories and the teams must determine if they are true.
Bob Mortimer, a comedy icon and a regular guest on WILTY, shared a story about giving Damon Hill a lucky scotch egg before the 1994 British Grand Prix where Hill secured his first home win at Silverstone.
Mortimer’s claim of providing a pre-race snack to Hill, including the iconic phrase “pocket meat,” became one of the show’s most memorable moments, with nearly 800,000 views on YouTube.
During a recent episode of Hill and Johnny Herbert’s Stay On Track podcast, Hill confirmed the story, recounting how Mortimer offered him the lucky scotch egg before the race, showcasing the humorous intersection of F1 and popular entertainment.
