Ski Sunday to end after nearly 50 years
The BBC is to end its Ski Sunday programme after nearly 50 years.
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"Ski Sunday has been a truly iconic programme."
— Philip Bernie , Executive
"These decisions are never easy, but as audience viewing habits evolve and we work to deliver value for licence fee payers, we have to make tough choices."
— Philip Bernie , Executive
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The BBC is to end its Ski Sunday programme after nearly 50 years.
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