The History of William Hill: Bookmaking Since the Early s!
by Roy Brindley, 8 January
William Hill is one of the world&#;s oldest bookmakers. The company dates back to the early s when Mr William Hill cut his betting teeth on pony and greyhound racing. Following his retirement, the burgeoning company changed hands multiple times. Its path to becoming a recognised and respected global brand is fascinating.
Over 1, William Hill betting shops are still featured on the UK&#;s streets.
How William Hill Played a Peaky Blinder
Fans of the smash TV show Peaky Blinders will love the back story of bookmaking giant William Hill. Its founder, Mr William Hill, was, like the Shelby family in the award-winning series, from Birmingham. He came from humble beginnings and was one of 11 children.
Born in , Hill worked in the BSA factory, where, hypothetically, the Peaky Blinders stole a consignment of guns. By the age of 17, he had also spent time in Ireland as a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
True to form, by the s, William Hill was taking bets as an illegal bookmaker. It was an unlikely background for a person who would go on to create one of the oldest, most
William Hill radio
William Hill provides the leading online sports and racing radio service in the UK. Commentary is delivered via streaming audio, meaning that you can get the latest sports and racing news in real time, as events unfold.
William Hill radio channels
William Hill provides two radio stations, which you can “tune into” for free below.
Horse Racing Radio
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William Hill’s Horse Racing Radio is the longest-running and most popular of the bookmaker’s two channels. For more than ten years, it has been providing daily racing podcasts, news, previews (including regular Friday previews of the weekend races), interviews with racing experts and celebrities, entertaining banter and naps from respected tipsters.
As well as providing real-time commentary on all races in the UK and selected races in Ireland, Horse Racing Radio covers a number of significant races elsewhere – such as the Arc de Triomphe in France.
William Hill Horse Racing Radio is live 15 minutes before the first UK horse race and up until the last is weighed in.
You can also access Horse Racing Radio via the William Hill site.
Greyhound Radio
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William Hill Radio
William Hill Radio is without a doubt the most popular online radio service offered by any bookmaker. This popularity is based on the station’s regular interviews with the leading names in the world of horse racing.
William Hill Radio operates the following two live streaming audio channels which we give you direct and free access to on this page.
Horse Racing Radio
William Hill's real-time horse racing channel offers live commentary, expert analysis, tips and more for UK and Irish racing as well as selected international racing.
Greyhound Racing Radio
William Hill's live greyhound racing channel provides daily live commentary, expert analysis, free tips and more for UK greyhound racing.
FAQs
Which horse racing racecourses does William Hill Radio offer commentary for?
William Hill Radio offers live radio commentary for daily horse racing at all UK and Irish racecourses. This includes the following racecourses:
Aintree
Ascot
Ayr
Ballinrobe
Bangor-On-Dee
Bath
Bellewstown
Beverley
Brighton
Carlisle
Cartmel
Catterick
Chelmsford City
Cheltenham
Chepstow
Chester
Clonmel
Cork
Curragh
Doncaster
Down Royal
Downpatrick
Dundalk
Epsom Downs
Exeter
Fairy
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