The first edition of A Question of Sport was broadcast on 5 January 1970. Presenter David Vine was joined by captains Henry Cooper and Cliff Morgan. The teams were composed of George Best, Lillian Board, Tom Finney, and Ray Illingworth . On 8 January 2010, the BBC broadcast a 40th anniversary special.
Who are a question of Sport’s team captains?
A Question Of Sport has had some phenomenal team captains from rugby over the years with legends like Bill Beaumont and more recently Matt Dawson, so I’m looking forward to hopefully adding to that list. I’d like to thank Sue Barker, Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson for making the show what it is today.
Who was the first female team captain on a question of Sport?
Quek is the first female team captain on A Question of Sport. [3] The 1968 pilot episode, broadcast only in the north of England, was hosted by Stuart Hall. [4] The first series was broadcast nationally from January 1970, with David Vine at the helm for the first seven series. David Coleman succeeded Vine—remaining as presenter until 1997. [5]
Who was on a question of sport in 1970?
(January 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The first edition of A Question of Sport was broadcast on 5 January 1970. Presenter David Vine was joined by captains Henry Cooper and Cliff Morgan. The teams were composed of George Best, Lillian Board, Tom Finney, and Ray Illingworth .
Who is Sam Quek on a question of Sport?
He played club rugby for Harlequins and also played for the British & Irish Lions. Sam Quek is a former field hockey international, who won gold as part of the Great Britain women's national field hockey team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Quek is the first female team captain on A Question of Sport.
Who are captains on Question of Sport?
Current presenter and captains The current presenter is Paddy McGuinness, taking over in 2021. The current captains, also coming in 2021, are Ugo Monye and Sam Quek. Ugo Monye is a former rugby union international, winning 14 caps for England.
Who is the female captain on Question of Sport?
Quek is the first female captain in Question of Sport history. This really is my dream job," she said. "I've watched Question of Sport since I was a little girl and my ambition to appear on the show came true five years ago - but I never thought that I would one day be a captain.
Who was on Question of Sport tonight?
Tonight's episode (Friday, 7 October) sees Paddy and new team captains Sam and Ugo joined by Euro 2022 hero Keira Walsh, Premier League footballer Anton Ferdinand, boxing world champion Joe Cordina and Olympic taekwondo medallist Lutalo Muhammad.
Who now hosts Question of Sport?
"Together they have ensured Question of Sport remains a firm favourite with the BBC One audience." The show is now hosted by Paddy McGuinness and features Sam Quek and Ugo Monye as team captains.
How many captains have been on Question of Sport?
The current team captains are Matt Dawson and Ally AcCoist. Past captains include John Parrott, Bill Beaumont, Ian Botham, Willie Carson and the late Emlyn Hughes. Probably the most memorable episode I remember is the one where Princess Anne was the very special guest on Emlyn's team.
Who is Hugo on Question of Sport?
Ugo Monye has opened up about his role on BBC's Question of Sport, which he inherited in September 2021. The former Strictly star, 38, has teamed up with Boots UK for the second series of the health and wellbeing podcast Taboo Talk, where he discusses the topic of chronic pain with host Vogue Williams.
Where is A Question of Sport filmed?
MediaCityUKProduced by BBC Studios' Entertainment & Music team and filmed at MediaCityUK in Salford, A Question of Sport averages between 4 and 5 million viewers each week and its' flexibility in the schedule has made it a mainstay of BBC One's sport and entertainment output for nearly 1200 episodes.
How popular is the new question of sport?
BBC favourite A Question of Sport has saw its ratings struggle significantly since veteran lead Sue Barker was replaced a number of years ago. Peak viewing figures for the UK staple have dropped to 850,000 for this season, the second since Top Gear's Paddy McGuinness was brought in to replace the original host.
What is the last episode of Question of Sport?
Episode 35Question of Sport / Latest episode
Who is going to replace Sue Barker?
Gabby Logan - 10/1 Logan is arguably the most well-known female profile in the media, and has over 25 years of experience. Starting out at Sky in 1996, Logan moved to ITV's Premier League coverage, covering events such as the Champions League and Rugby World Cup.
Why is A Question of Sport changing?
Question of Sport viewers have switched off in their thousands after producers recruited a host of non-sporting stars. Last year, the BBC announced Sue, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell, would be leaving the show, a decision which was met with fury from viewers.
What is Matt Dawson doing now?
Dawson currently works as a health ambassador for Sodexo, a global food and facilities provider.
Where is A Question of Sport filmed?
MediaCityUKProduced by BBC Studios' Entertainment & Music team and filmed at MediaCityUK in Salford, A Question of Sport averages between 4 and 5 million viewers each week and its' flexibility in the schedule has made it a mainstay of BBC One's sport and entertainment output for nearly 1200 episodes.
How popular is the new Question of Sport?
BBC favourite A Question of Sport has saw its ratings struggle significantly since veteran lead Sue Barker was replaced a number of years ago. Peak viewing figures for the UK staple have dropped to 850,000 for this season, the second since Top Gear's Paddy McGuinness was brought in to replace the original host.
Sam Quek
Sam has been a well-known face here in the UK for some time now, beginning with her hugely successful sporting career. She competed as a hockey player and represented the country on some of the biggest stages. She and her teammates won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
Ugo Monye
Ugo is a former rugby union player, who has represented England on the international stage 14 times over the course of his career. For Harlequins, he notched up 241 appearances and they were the only team that he played for at club level - we respect the loyalty.
Who are the past Question of Sport presenters and team captains?
After a pilot hosted by Stuart Hall, the presenters of Question of Sport have been David Vine, David Coleman and Sue Barker.
When did the BBC quiz show A Question of Sport start?
The long-running British sports quiz show, which began in 1970 , has ditched Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell for a new set of regulars.
When does A Question of Sport start?
The new lineup begins filming this summer and the new series will air later in 2021.
Who said "I love the fiercely competitive nature of sports stars coupled with having a laugh"?
Paddy McGuinness said: “I love the fiercely competitive nature of sports stars coupled with having a laugh. That’s why A Question of Sport has always been one of my favourite shows and having been weaned on it from an early age, this is an honour and opportunity I’m certainly not taking lightly.
Who is Sam Quek?
Sam Quek is a former international hockey player who won more than 120 caps at the highest level and took home an Olympic gold in Rio as part of the victorious Great Britain team of 2016.
Who were the first people to present a question of sport?
The first edition of A Question of Sport was broadcast on 5 January 1970. Presenter David Vine was joined by captains Henry Cooper and Cliff Morgan. The teams were composed of George Best, Lillian Board, Tom Finney, and Ray Illingworth .
Who is the presenter of the question of sport?
Following a pilot episode in December 1968, broadcast only in the north of England, the series has run since 1970 (except 1973 and 1978) and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. It is currently presented by Paddy McGuinness, with team captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye .
What Olympics was A Question of Sport?
Following the 2012 Summer Olympics, A Question of Sport aired two special editions featuring champions from the aforementioned Olympics.
How many times do captains have to guess?
The captains have sixty seconds to act out up to ten sporting terms for the remaining members of the team to guess.
Who hosted a question of sport relief?
The 2002, 2004 and 2006 versions were hosted by Stephen Fry. 2008's version was hosted by Jimmy Carr after Fry had to pull out having broken his arm.
Who played Noddy Holder in A Question of Pop?
A Question of Pop, presented by Jamie Theakston, 2000–01 which used the same graphics and set as the Sport version but different colours. Noddy Holder ( Tony Hadley in episode 1) and Suggs were the team captains. Series.
When did Roslin host a question of EastEnders?
Roslin also hosted a one-off special, A Question of EastEnders, in 2000. Another one-off special, "A Question of Comedy" was to have been aired on 16 March 2007 as a part of Comic Relief 2007, but after a scandal involving contestant Jade Goody it was replaced with a special edition of Top Gear .
Who are the new A Question of Sport team captains?
Sam Quek, MBE, is an English former field hockey player and television personality.
Who is the female captain on A Question of Sport?
A Question Of Sport's Sam Quek has admitted she feels 'a lot of responsibility' as the show's first ever female captain ahead of joining Ugo Monye on the revamped panel.
What did Matt say on Twitter?
Matt wrote on Twitter: 'Thanks for all the lovely messages. I'm not sure how to respond so I'll have a think. Needless to say I will miss @QuestionofSport immensely.... (sic)'
Who is the new host of Question of Sport?
Joining Olympic hockey champion Sam and retired rugby star Ugo will be Question Of Sport's new host Paddy McGuinness, who told MailOnline that fans can expect a range of different games and challenges when the show begins next week.
When did Paddy take over Top Gear?
Paddy also revealed he was approached by BBC bosses to ask if he'd be interested in hosting the show, after taking over as Top Gear's frontman in 2019.
How can I watch A Question of Sport?
The new series of A Question of Sport begins tonight at 7:35pm on BBC One.
Who is the rugby union podcast host?
Nowadays, Ugo hosts the Rugby Union Weekly podcast for the BBC.
