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Bernie and Ernie

We're not sure if Bernie Ecclestone - like Pitpass editor Chris Balfe - is a keen fan of the legendary 50s TV series The Phil Silvers Show, better known as Sgt Bilko - but the fact is the former F1 supremo has, on more than a few occasions shown similarities to the iconic fast-talking, wheeler-dealing, scheming character. In an episode titled Army Memoirs, Bilko, having been demoted to the rank of Private, sets about getting his revenge. He makes a big thing of getting the necessary equipment - paper and a typewriter - so that he can begin writing his memoirs. Hearing of this, and knowing that Bilko knows all their darkest secrets and is sure to do his worst, those who have had him demoted...
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