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T.T. translator McNeil passes away

by isleofman.com 28th March 2013

It's with great sadness that we report the death of Barbara McNeil.

Barbara worked for Manx Radio as a German translator on the T.T. commentaries for many years.

She lived at Strang Close in Braddan.

Barbara will be particularly remembered for her phrase "danke Peter" when anchor commentator Peter Kneale handed over to her.

Here's an example from the 1989 Senior T.T.:-

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Posted by isleofman.com
Thursday 28th, March 2013 03:20pm.

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