Long running BBC quiz show A Question Of Sport has been axed after more than five decades on the air.
The BBC have confirmed that A Question Of Sport has ceased production after fifty three years on the air.
It began in 1970, with David Vine as host, and although the show was not on screens for two years in the 1970s, it had remained in continuous production since 1978.
A Question Of Sport really took off under the stewardship of David Coleman in the 1980s – the 1989 episode featuring Princess Anne as one of the guests got a whopping nineteen million viewers.
Former tennis player Sue Barker then hosted the show for 24 years, before being replaced by Paddy McGuinness in 2021. This was also when the show underwent a significant revamp, with non-sporting celebrities being invited to appear as guests, transforming the show into more of a light entertainment programme.
The most recent...
The BBC have confirmed that A Question Of Sport has ceased production after fifty three years on the air.
It began in 1970, with David Vine as host, and although the show was not on screens for two years in the 1970s, it had remained in continuous production since 1978.
A Question Of Sport really took off under the stewardship of David Coleman in the 1980s – the 1989 episode featuring Princess Anne as one of the guests got a whopping nineteen million viewers.
Former tennis player Sue Barker then hosted the show for 24 years, before being replaced by Paddy McGuinness in 2021. This was also when the show underwent a significant revamp, with non-sporting celebrities being invited to appear as guests, transforming the show into more of a light entertainment programme.
The most recent...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The BBC has confirmed that it has binned its sports quiz show A Question of Sport after a 53-year run made it one of the world’s longest-running TV programs.
Although a BBC spokesperson stressed that production had only been stopped for now – that it “was not the final whistle” and that the show could return in the future – it seems the towel has finally been thrown in, after falling ratings and budget cuts meant the show was no longer the primetime viewing juggernaut it used to be.
The show, a simple format which saw two teams of sporting stars compete to answer a series of sports questions, was first aired in 1970, presented by sports presenter David Vine. Later hosts included presenter David Coleman, former tennis star Sue Barker and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
At its height in the 1980s, the show drew huge audiences. One episode in 1987 when the guests...
Although a BBC spokesperson stressed that production had only been stopped for now – that it “was not the final whistle” and that the show could return in the future – it seems the towel has finally been thrown in, after falling ratings and budget cuts meant the show was no longer the primetime viewing juggernaut it used to be.
The show, a simple format which saw two teams of sporting stars compete to answer a series of sports questions, was first aired in 1970, presented by sports presenter David Vine. Later hosts included presenter David Coleman, former tennis star Sue Barker and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
At its height in the 1980s, the show drew huge audiences. One episode in 1987 when the guests...
- 12/16/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Conservative media outlet The Daily Wire has commissioned its first animated scripted series, Mr Birchum, created by comedian and radio host Adam Carolla.
The series follows Carolla’s junior high woodshop teacher popularized on Kroq radio and brought to life in puppet form on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers.
In this animated update, according to producers, “Mr. Birchum attempts to navigate a world he doesn’t understand or approve of. He’s befuddled by his gaming streamer son, Eddie (Dunnigan), annoyed at his selfie-taking, snowflake students and is constantly at war with the school district’s appointed “J.E.D.I.” Mr. Karponzi (Fischer).”
The synopsis continues: “But his best buddy, auto-shop teacher Don Gage (Bodden), his wife Wendi (Kelly), and step-daughter Jeanie (Cooper) have his back, along with some fantasy mentors – the ghost of his gym teacher, Coach Murphy (Mohr) and childhood...
The series follows Carolla’s junior high woodshop teacher popularized on Kroq radio and brought to life in puppet form on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers.
In this animated update, according to producers, “Mr. Birchum attempts to navigate a world he doesn’t understand or approve of. He’s befuddled by his gaming streamer son, Eddie (Dunnigan), annoyed at his selfie-taking, snowflake students and is constantly at war with the school district’s appointed “J.E.D.I.” Mr. Karponzi (Fischer).”
The synopsis continues: “But his best buddy, auto-shop teacher Don Gage (Bodden), his wife Wendi (Kelly), and step-daughter Jeanie (Cooper) have his back, along with some fantasy mentors – the ghost of his gym teacher, Coach Murphy (Mohr) and childhood...
- 11/30/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Match of the Day celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, after launching back in August 1964 with a game between Arsenal and Liverpool.
Half a century later, after five decades of triumph and tragedy for football fans across the country, the UK's flagship football programme is still going strong and remains as iconic as ever.
To celebrate this, Digital Spy has collated its own Premier League table of Motd icons from past and present. Using a (likely contentious) points system based around football knowledge, longevity on the show and a certain 'magic factor' that makes them a warm presence on our screens, this is our just-for-fun chart of the biggest names in its history.
Key: K=Knowledge L=Longevity M=Magic Factor (out of 10)
20. Robbie Savage – 14 points
K: 4, L: 4, M: 6
Love him or hate him, Robbie has grown to become one of Motd's most regular pundits over the past couple of...
Half a century later, after five decades of triumph and tragedy for football fans across the country, the UK's flagship football programme is still going strong and remains as iconic as ever.
To celebrate this, Digital Spy has collated its own Premier League table of Motd icons from past and present. Using a (likely contentious) points system based around football knowledge, longevity on the show and a certain 'magic factor' that makes them a warm presence on our screens, this is our just-for-fun chart of the biggest names in its history.
Key: K=Knowledge L=Longevity M=Magic Factor (out of 10)
20. Robbie Savage – 14 points
K: 4, L: 4, M: 6
Love him or hate him, Robbie has grown to become one of Motd's most regular pundits over the past couple of...
- 8/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Longtime sports commentator and presenter David Coleman OBE has died. He was 87. His family told the BBC that Coleman, who first began working for the news organization in 1954, passed after a short illness. Coleman was the recipient of an OBE in 1992 who covered sports for BBC, including soccer and the Olympics, for nearly five decades. In that time he presented Grandstand and Sportsnight and hosted quiz show A Question of Sport for 18 years, in addition to announcing numerous World Cup, European Cup, and Fa Cup finals. He made his Olympics commenting debut in 1960 and retired after broadcasting his 11th summer Olympics in 2000. British Prime Minister David Cameron Tweeted in response to Coleman’s passing: Sad to hear David Coleman has died – the voice of @BBCSport for as long as I can remember. — David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 21, 2013...
- 12/22/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Veteran sports broadcaster David Coleman, who covered 11 Olympic Games and six soccer World Cups for the BBC, has died after a short illness at the age of 87, the corporation said on Saturday. Coleman presented some of British television’s leading sporting programs, including “Grandstand” and “Sportsnight,” and was the host of the “Question of Sport” quiz show for 18 years. He was awarded an OBE in 1992 and retired from the BBC in 2000. See photos: Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2013 BBC Director General Tony Hall said Coleman was one of Britain’s most respected broadcasters. “Generations grew up listening to his distinctive and knowledgeable.
- 12/21/2013
- by Reuters
- The Wrap
David Coleman, veteran BBC sports broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 87.
With a career spanning over 50 years, Coleman was beloved for his enthusiastic style of sports commentating during 11 Olympic Games and six World Cups.
Digital Spy brings you some of Coleman's most memorable broadcasting moments below:
Liverpool vs Newcastle United, 1974 'Goals pay the rent'
While Coleman was known for sticking his foot in his mouth from time to time (eventually known in the commentating world as the 'Colemanball'), the broadcaster was also beloved for his colourful commentary, as demonstrated by his comment on Kevin Keegan's winning goal in a 1974 Liverpool vs Newcastle United game.
David Coleman meets Barry Watson, Montreal Olympics, 1976
Aside from being a commentator and sports news presenter, Coleman was also an adept sports interviewer. In this video from the 1976 Montreal Olympics, he impressively keeps up a conversation with athlete Barry Watson while running down a hill.
With a career spanning over 50 years, Coleman was beloved for his enthusiastic style of sports commentating during 11 Olympic Games and six World Cups.
Digital Spy brings you some of Coleman's most memorable broadcasting moments below:
Liverpool vs Newcastle United, 1974 'Goals pay the rent'
While Coleman was known for sticking his foot in his mouth from time to time (eventually known in the commentating world as the 'Colemanball'), the broadcaster was also beloved for his colourful commentary, as demonstrated by his comment on Kevin Keegan's winning goal in a 1974 Liverpool vs Newcastle United game.
David Coleman meets Barry Watson, Montreal Olympics, 1976
Aside from being a commentator and sports news presenter, Coleman was also an adept sports interviewer. In this video from the 1976 Montreal Olympics, he impressively keeps up a conversation with athlete Barry Watson while running down a hill.
- 12/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Former BBC sports broadcaster David Coleman has passed away at the age of 87 following a short illness.
The presenter was born on April 26, 1926 in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. His immediate family hailed from County Cork, Ireland and Coleman spent his early years as a competitive runner. He began his career in journalism working at the Stockport Express and also worked for the British Army Newspaper Unit during his time in military service.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Coleman became the editor of the Cheshire Country Express at the age of 22. He was unable to participate in trials for the 1952 British Olympics team because of injury, and instead contacted the BBC to see if he could get involved with their athletics coverage.
After providing him with occasional work, the BBC offered him a more permanent role in 1954. Coleman then moved to Birmingham to work as a news assistant and sports editor.
The presenter was born on April 26, 1926 in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. His immediate family hailed from County Cork, Ireland and Coleman spent his early years as a competitive runner. He began his career in journalism working at the Stockport Express and also worked for the British Army Newspaper Unit during his time in military service.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Coleman became the editor of the Cheshire Country Express at the age of 22. He was unable to participate in trials for the 1952 British Olympics team because of injury, and instead contacted the BBC to see if he could get involved with their athletics coverage.
After providing him with occasional work, the BBC offered him a more permanent role in 1954. Coleman then moved to Birmingham to work as a news assistant and sports editor.
- 12/21/2013
- Digital Spy
The former BBC broadcaster David Coleman has passed away at the age of 87.
After making his BBC debut in 1954, Coleman was with the network for over 50 years, covering six World Cups and 11 Olympic Games.
He also hosted several sports television programmes, including Grandstand, Question of Sport, and Sportsnight.
He retired from the BBC in 2000, almost ten years after receiving an OBE in 1992.
"We regret to announce the death of David Coleman OBE, after a short illness," reads a statement released by his family to the BBC.
"He died peacefully with his family at his bedside."
Coleman is survived by his widow Barbara and six children: Dean, Michael, David, Anne, Samantha, and Mandy.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Listen to David Coleman commentate on Liverpool v. Newcastle United in 1974:...
After making his BBC debut in 1954, Coleman was with the network for over 50 years, covering six World Cups and 11 Olympic Games.
He also hosted several sports television programmes, including Grandstand, Question of Sport, and Sportsnight.
He retired from the BBC in 2000, almost ten years after receiving an OBE in 1992.
"We regret to announce the death of David Coleman OBE, after a short illness," reads a statement released by his family to the BBC.
"He died peacefully with his family at his bedside."
Coleman is survived by his widow Barbara and six children: Dean, Michael, David, Anne, Samantha, and Mandy.
David Coleman dies: Stars pay tribute to veteran BBC presenter
Listen to David Coleman commentate on Liverpool v. Newcastle United in 1974:...
- 12/21/2013
- Digital Spy
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