Brain of Sport
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Current revision as of 07:53, 8 January 2024
Synopsis
Version of Brain of Britain for sports fans; nine heats, three semi-finals, one final, recorded in sports clubs across the nation. Hosted by sports commentator Peter Jones, and it did not return following his death.
Champions
| 1975 | Patricia Arthur |
| 1976 | Paul Hewitt |
| 1977 | David Ball |
| 1978 | Julian Pincher |
| 1979 | Tony Shaw |
| 1980 | Arthur Palfreyman |
| 1981 | Derek Heys |
| 1982 | David Hesp |
| 1984 | Ray Welford |
| 1985 | Cerys Edwards |
| 1986 | Bob Tacey |
| 1987 | Andrew Young |
| 1989 | John Wilson |
Trivia
The question-setter for much of the show's run was Chris Rhys, who also wrote several tie-in quizbooks.
Inventor
Michael Tuke-Hastings, who was also the programme's first producer.
Merchandise
There were at least two Brain of Sport quiz books.
