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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.

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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.

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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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