When BBC football commentator Guy Mowbray visited Digital Spy to talk about tomorrow's Fa Cup final between Arsenal and Aston Villa, we couldn't resist asking him to name five of his favourite sports shows of all time.
Which programme would Mowbray resurrect? Which show is the definition of English summer? Find out below...
Guy Mowbray looks ahead to the Fa Cup final on BBC: 'It's still the best competition to me'
1. Match of the Day
"Match of the Day is top obviously, because I've been working on it for 11 years!
"I grew up watching it. My first memories of football were on it. So that's without a doubt the best - the longest-running consecutive television programme, not just sport. 50 years of consecutive broadcast."
2. Grandstand
"I've got to put Grandstand up there as well. I would love to see Grandstand on now.
"I grew up watching Grandstand, and I used to...
Which programme would Mowbray resurrect? Which show is the definition of English summer? Find out below...
Guy Mowbray looks ahead to the Fa Cup final on BBC: 'It's still the best competition to me'
1. Match of the Day
"Match of the Day is top obviously, because I've been working on it for 11 years!
"I grew up watching it. My first memories of football were on it. So that's without a doubt the best - the longest-running consecutive television programme, not just sport. 50 years of consecutive broadcast."
2. Grandstand
"I've got to put Grandstand up there as well. I would love to see Grandstand on now.
"I grew up watching Grandstand, and I used to...
- 5/29/2015
- Digital Spy
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
Sue Barker has revealed that Andy Murray's Wimbledon triumph was her "greatest day" in broadcasting so far.
The former tennis star and BBC presenter spoke to Murray on Centre Court after his straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final last week (July 7).
"It was absolutely fantastic, the greatest day I've had in broadcasting," Barker told the Daily Mail.
"Tennis is in my heart and blood and I'd never thought I'd see that. Last year at the Olympics, I walked away from the Park thinking 'I'm never again going to experience the joy I've just felt in the past three weeks'.
"And then this happened. It was without a doubt the greatest sporting event I have witnessed."
Barker famously spoke to Murray after his loss in the 2012 final to Roger Federer, in which the British number one cried as he addressed the crowd.
"Andy said to me...
The former tennis star and BBC presenter spoke to Murray on Centre Court after his straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final last week (July 7).
"It was absolutely fantastic, the greatest day I've had in broadcasting," Barker told the Daily Mail.
"Tennis is in my heart and blood and I'd never thought I'd see that. Last year at the Olympics, I walked away from the Park thinking 'I'm never again going to experience the joy I've just felt in the past three weeks'.
"And then this happened. It was without a doubt the greatest sporting event I have witnessed."
Barker famously spoke to Murray after his loss in the 2012 final to Roger Federer, in which the British number one cried as he addressed the crowd.
"Andy said to me...
- 7/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Tony Gubba has died. The commentator passed away today (11.03.13) after a short illness aged 69, his family have confirmed. He will be remembered for his work as a BBC sportscaster, and more recently as the voice of ITV series 'Dancing On Ice', which he had worked on since its launch in 2006. Tony is survived by his partner of 15 years, Jenny, his two daughters, Claire, 40 and Libby, 38 and three granddaughters. Tony had been the Daily Mirror newspaper's north of England correspondent before joining BBC Sport in 1972. There he worked on programmes including 'Sportsnight', 'Grandstand' and 'Match of...
- 3/11/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Dancing on Ice commentator Tony Gubba has died at the age of 69.
He was born in Manchester and also commentated on sports throughout his career, making regular appearances on Match of the Day and Grandstand.
A statement on his official website from representatives Nmp Live read: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of Tony Gubba aged 69, following a short illness. Our thoughts are with his family."
Gubba appeared on all eight series of Dancing on Ice from 2006 to the most recent run in 2013, but took sick leave some weeks ago.
Last year marked Gubba's 40th season as a football commentator. He took over from Barry Davies to become the third-longest serving football commentator of all time on British TV, following John Motson and Gerald Sinstadt.
He first worked as a local newspaper reporter in Lancashire before joining The Daily Mirror. He also worked for the BBC,...
He was born in Manchester and also commentated on sports throughout his career, making regular appearances on Match of the Day and Grandstand.
A statement on his official website from representatives Nmp Live read: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of Tony Gubba aged 69, following a short illness. Our thoughts are with his family."
Gubba appeared on all eight series of Dancing on Ice from 2006 to the most recent run in 2013, but took sick leave some weeks ago.
Last year marked Gubba's 40th season as a football commentator. He took over from Barry Davies to become the third-longest serving football commentator of all time on British TV, following John Motson and Gerald Sinstadt.
He first worked as a local newspaper reporter in Lancashire before joining The Daily Mirror. He also worked for the BBC,...
- 3/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Tony Gubba has died. The commentator passed away today (11.03.13) after a short illness aged 69, his family have confirmed. He will be remembered for his work as a BBC sportscaster, and more recently as the voice of ITV series 'Dancing On Ice', which he had worked on since its launch in 2006. Tony is survived by his partner of 15 years, Jenny, his two daughters, Claire, 40 and Libby, 38 and three granddaughters. Tony had been the Daily Mirror newspaper's north of England correspondent before joining BBC Sport in 1972. There he worked on programmes including 'Sportsnight', 'Grandstand' and 'Match of...
- 3/8/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
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