Brain of Sport
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 |
1986 | Bob Stanley |
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.