Rentaghost were later recovered by the BBC Archives. The "Rentaghost" theme song, originally composed by Michael Staniforth who also played Timothy Claypole, was performed as part of the "George's song" skit in Shooting Stars (TV series) where it was one of the very few songs performed unmodified; it attracted cheers and applause as soon as the first line was finished. The well-known version of the theme is from the later series; the first series had the lyrics "ghosts and ghouls and poltergeists" (later changed to ".. and freaks and fools"), and "what you see is not ESP.." (as ESP was highly
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