An award-winning sports journalist made famous for 21 years of commentating on the Tour de France is heading to Swindon for one night only.
One of ITV's most famous commentators Ned Boulting will bring his new one-man stage show 'Boulting's Marginal Mystery Tour: 1923 And All That' to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre this autumn.
The show, which comes off the back of his new best-selling book titled '1923', is a celebration of the greatest race on earth and will dive into the forgotten stories from the 1923 Tour de France.
Ned has travelled around Northern Europe trying to uncover these stories after he discovered a rare roll of film depicting the 1923 Tour de France which sparked questions about the largely undocumented race.
“This story starts off with a bang, literally, as a bike crash left me helpless and looking for interesting projects to pass the time," Ned explained.
"The film led me on an adventure around France and Belgium trying to discover the riders and stories of the 1923 Tour de France.
"Following the success of the book, I’m excited to get head back to the theatres to bring this fascinating piece of history to life.”
Ned first began his career as a sports journalist when he joined ITV Sports in 2001, covering a range of events including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and the FA Cup.
He became a reporter for ITV's Tour de France coverage in 2003 and has reported at every Tour since, as well as on other cycling events.
David Millar, former pro cyclist and Ned’s Tour de France co-commentator has confirmed that Swindon cycling fans are in for a treat.
“There is no one quite like Ned at recreating a fascinating story for the stage," he added.
"Expect high production values and a stellar one-man performance that is brilliantly written and executed, appealing to both cycling enthusiasts and keen theatregoers.”
The commentator will be visiting 21 different towns and cities in his autumn tour, and Swindon will be his second stop on Wednesday, October 23.
For any cycling fanatics who aren't able to make that date, you can also catch Ned at the nearby Bristol Redgrave Theatre on October 24.
Tickets are on sale now on the Wyvern Theatre website and the show is already expected to be a sellout.
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