Eric says that "Only Harvey Smith is allowed to do that," in a contemporary reference to the events of 15th August 1971 where the showjumper had fired a two-fingered V-sign to the Committee Box at Hickstead Derby.
"I was halfway through a kiss with Sonia, our wardrobe lady" says Eric (earning a "naughty!" rebuke from Ern), name-checking the shows' longstanding costume designer Sonia Kerr.