SPOTY 2024

[1961_vintage]

I thought that the chubby arrowsmith was the rag?

Both are mate.

 

[mackenzie]

I liked it when Red Rum was on it ;-)

Thing is, 40 or 50 years back, it was one of the highlights of the TV calendar. Mainly because it was one of the few chances to actually see those stars in a different setting, and to feel like you were privy to a great moment.

Nowadays all that "special" moment has gone, because you can't escape 24/7 news and numerous bloody interviews/whatever with anyone and everyone.

Less is more ;-)

 

[jimharri]

She also won daring dress of the year.

Wasn’t watching it, so I had to google it. I see what you mean!

 

[Djibrilshairdo]

Some things never change - Mary Peters is a dipper.

 

[1961_vintage]

Just wait 12 days, for the NY Honours list.

I'm going for
WTF has he/she done to deserve that
Jobs for the boys
Outdated and should be done away with.

With both Gareth Waistcoat and Sadiq Khan in the running for knighthoods, I don't think we will get the customary negativity this time.

 

[crooky]

Both are mate.

Like Rachel Riley all over again...

 

[normskih]

I honestly never heard of her before, had to look her up.... running? a minority sport watched by who?....sums up the BBC.

Me for one and I guess, millions of others.

 

[normskih]

With both Gareth Waistcoat and Sadiq Khan in the running for knighthoods, I don't think we will get the customary negativity this time.

They might from me;)

 

[normskih]

Any mention of the team that won 4 in a row PL titles?

Yes, we did get a fleeting mention.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Yes, we did get a fleeting mention.

Did last year

Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Man City & Pep Guardiola win team and coach of the year - BBC Sport

Manchester City are named BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2023, with manager Pep Guardiola winning Coach of the Year.

www.bbc.co.uk