Almost 20,000 Sign Petition to Save Ski Sunday
The announcement was made earlier this week by the BBC as we reported on PlanetSKI:
It met with immediate condemnation by some of its loyal viewers and a petition to re-instate the programme was launched by Snowsport England.
“For decades, this hugely popular BBC TV show introduced new skiers, snowboarders and future athletes to the mountains. This week, it was announced that the BBC would not be commissioning Ski Sunday moving forwards,” said Snowsport England.
“We were saddened by this news, so we’ve started a petition to bring it back.
“Are you a Ski Sunday lover?
“Sign our petition now – and share with your fellow snowsports fans.”
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See here to sign the petition
10,000 people signed the petition in the first 24-hours, and that figure had climbed to 19,375 by Saturday 5th.
Whether it has success is another matter and some feel that with dwindling audience and pressures on cost the programme was quite simply past its sell-by-date:
What is not in doubt is the strength of feeling by many:
It’s co-presenter, Chemmy Alcott, has vowed to help get another snowsports programe back on the TV screens.
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The other co-presenter, Ed Leigh, already has a new project underway.
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The BBC has reacted to the complaints.
“We’ve received complaints from those who are unhappy with the decision to end Ski Sunday’s run on the BBC,” said the BBC in a statement.
“As has been widely reported, the BBC is facing significant budget cuts, and we’re having to make tough decisions about some of our shows.
“Sadly, we aren’t in a position to continue with Ski Sunday, which we appreciate is disappointing news for those who enjoyed watching along with us.
“Changing audience behaviours and the tough financial decisions needed to meet savings requirements mean BBC Sport must continually review how it delivers value for licence fee payers and serves audiences across all platforms.”
For many skiers and snowboarders they just want Ski Sunday back on the BBCÂ at its fixed time on a Sunday afternoon, and to hear that theme tune again.Â
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