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His legions of fans would argue that he is the greatest thing since sliced bread, but in fact, Sir Bruce Forsyth has been around longer than the daily staple, which first graced our breakfast tables on July 7, 1928.

And here's four more things that Bruce Forsyth is older than:

Penicillin, by 7 months

Alexander Fleming discovered the world's first antibiotic on 28 September 1928, seven months after Bruce was born. The veteran TV presenter has enjoyed a famously fit and active lifestyle throughout his 86 years. However, he missed several episodes of 'Strictly' due to illness before leaving the show last month, admitting that the pressure of live TV was getting to him.

The World Cup by 2 years

Bruce was a toddler when the inaugural World Cup Match took place in Uruguay on 13 July, 1930. While he is a loyal Spurs fan, his fancy footwork has been put to better use on the stage than on the pitch.

BBC television by 8 years

The station that would make Bruce a household name did not exist until eight years after his birth. November 2 1936 marked the official launch of BBC television, while Bruce first appeared on the station in 1971 as host of The Generation Game. It was an instant hit, becoming the number one game show on British television throughout the 70s, but Bruce could never quite compete with the cuddly toy for popularity.

Nylon stockings by 11 years

Bruce was 11 years old when chemical company DuPont presented the first pair of nylon stockings in 1939 at the New York World's Fair. Demand quickly flourished with more than four million pairs reportedly sold in one day – roughly the same amount Strictly dancers go through in a series.

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By Ailbhe Jordan