Michael Staniforth television comedy series "Rentaghost". Staniforth played Timothy Claypole from 1976, when the show first aired, until 1984, and was the longest-standing member of the cast. Claypole was a bearded medieval jester, dressed in motley and bells. Claypole's longevity as a ghost meant that he had expert ghostly skills; coupled with his mischievous personality, and often boundless psychic energy, he caused mayhem for the rest of the "Rentaghost" cast. Danny Birchall at BFI Screenonline noted: The sheer energy of Michael Staniforth (who also performed the theme tune) as Claypole made it one of the longer-lasting children's television series, if not always
Rory's Jester speedy two-year-olds. His outstanding progeny included Racer’s Edge, Chortle, Happy Giggle, Isca and Light Up The World. Rory's Jester was retired from stud duties in 2005. He was humanely put down at Swettenham Stud in Victoria in 2007 at the age of 24. 17 starts - 7 wins, 6 seconds, 0 thirds A$509,850 "Rory’s Jester won the following major races:" Rory's Jester Rory’s Jester was a notable Australian Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. A chestnut son of Crown Jester from Rory’s Rocket (GB) by Roan Rocket, he was trained by Colin Hayes. Some of his major race victories include the 1985