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5 unusual facts about Ski Sunday


Kidda

First single from the album, "Smile", used the theme tune from BBC sports show Ski Sunday, while "Under The Sun" contained elements of a song written by US songwriters Ashford and Simpson.

Konrad Bartelski

British television viewers began to tune in more regularly to Ski Sunday each week to follow the performances of a surprise hero, but Bartelski failed to improve on his biggest result.

Towards the end of his career, Bartelski began to make appearances in the commentary box for Ski Sunday on BBC television - the programme which gained him his fame in his home country.

Ski Sunday

The 2009 series began on 10 January with a special preview programme presented by Graham Bell covering a summer trek in the Alps.

The iconic theme music to the programme, "Pop Looks Bach" by Sam Fonteyn, has changed very little over the years and is well-known to the British public.


David Vine

Programmes he hosted include Sportscene, It's a Knockout (1967–1971), Jeux Sans Frontieres, Miss UK, Miss World, Quiz Ball, Rugby Special, Match of the Day, A Question of Sport (1970–1978 and 1989), Grandstand, Superstars, Starshot, Ski Sunday (1978–1996) and the BBC's Winter and Summer Olympic Games coverage.


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