A Question of Sport

A Question of Sport is a long-running BBC quiz show which started on 5 January 1970 and continues to this day.

Presenters and team members

The show was hosted by David Vine until 1978, and then its halcyon period from 1979 until 1997 was anchored by veteran BBC commentator David Coleman. Since his retirement, the show has been hosted by ex-tennis star Sue Barker.

Related Topics:
David Vine - 1978 - 1979 - 1997 - Commentator - David Coleman - Tennis - Sue Barker

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Many team captains have enjoyed long stints on the show down the years, including:

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• Jockeys Willie Carson and Frankie Dettori
• Rugby union legends Bill Beaumont, Gareth Edwards and Cliff Morgan
• Footballer Emlyn Hughes
• Cricketers Ian Botham and Fred Trueman
• Boxer Henry Cooper
• Athlete Brendan Foster
• Snooker player John Parrott

Of these, Carson, Botham, Parrott and Dettori were still active participants in their sport while appearing in the show. The others had retired. Ex-footballer Ally McCoist and rugby star Matt Dawson are the current team captains.

Related Topics:
Ally McCoist - Matt Dawson

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Sports stars often say they know they have 'made it' when they are invited to appear on A Question Of Sport. The sports personality with most guest appearances is Martin Offiah.

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In 1987, Princess Anne appeared as a guest on the team captained by Emlyn Hughes, just weeks after the ex-footballer had embarrassed himself by claiming a photo of her on a horse was jockey John Reid. It was the first time a member of the royal family had appeared on a television quiz show.

Related Topics:
1987 - Princess Anne - Emlyn Hughes - John Reid

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