It's not just the horses carrying extra weight at Ascot

This week, Channel 4 broadcast Royal Ascot for the first time and as broadcasters of this prestigious Royal event, the new production team are expected to adhere to the course's specific dress code.

Those facing a tough challenge are Channel 4's steadicam operations - Adrian Camm and Damien Watson - who despite wearing a camera weighing four and a half stone will be walking backwards some five miles daily in full Morning Suit with top hats.

Adrian explains: "Over the course of the five days we will easily lose over half a stone in weight. Our equipment is very heavy and fitted to us via a back brace for the four hour broadcast each day.  

"The Director fully understands the demands of our jobs and we constantly have to rehydrate throughout the day.  Walking backwards with a horse into the Winner’s Enclosure is very challenging, add a Morning Suit and a Top Hat and it becomes one of the toughest jobs in broadcasting."

Through Channel 4's commitment to the sport comes nearly 30 hours of racing action with the entire race card - six daily races - live on terrestrial television across five days. Channel 4's Royal Ascot coverage concludes tomorrow following four days of exciting racing, including The Queen’s horse winning the Gold Cup.