BBC axes long-running sports how on screen for 50 years – just 3 years after Sue Barker dropped as presenter

BBC axes long-running sports how on screen for 50 years – just 3 years after Sue Barker dropped as presenter

LEGENDARY BBC panel show A Question of Sport has been axed after more than 50 years.

Bosses say dwindling ratings and limited iPlayer appeal mean they have called time on the show.

PABBC panel show A Question of Sport has been axed after more than 50 years[/caption]

But the Beeb insist it is not for sale and reserve the right to bring it back in the future.

Sue Barker hosted the show for 24-years.

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