The 46-year-old Fry spent 18 years as chief engineer at McLaren before joining Ferrari in July 2010.

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That same year, writes John Fry in his book The Story of Modern Skiing, the chairlift was invented in the US, revolutionizing skiing as a recreational activity.

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"We all feel sorry for Jenson in having had a year of this, " said Fry.

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This year's Baftas ceremony will be hosted by Stephen Fry and broadcast on BBC One and BBC One HD, following a red carpet show on BBC Three presented by Edith Bowman.

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Prince Charles also met with members of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), winners of this year's Young Fish Frier of the Year competition, and fisheries executives gathered aboard a Scottish marine research vessel moored in Edinburgh's harbor to fry some sustainably sourced Scottish haddock, and discuss how to safeguard the future of a beloved national dish.

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