70 YEARS AGO TODAY: a rare full edition of Sportsview, the BBC's first weekly sporting magazine, featuring live boxing, a rugby league cup draw, Ashes comment and a live football transfer signing including counting out one pound notes.
Sportsview, January 1955 (A very rare existing complete edition) BBC One
Peter Dimmock presents Sportsview from January 1955. The first regular weekly TV sport series began in 1954 and eventually became Sportsnight with Coleman an...
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January 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
70 YEARS AGO TODAY: a rare full edition of Sportsview, the BBC's first weekly sporting magazine, featuring live boxing, a rugby league cup draw, Ashes comment and a live football transfer signing including counting out one pound notes.
Newcastle United have VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade on their radar | SportsView
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August 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Good morning 19 December 1963
Dorothy Hyman wins the Sportsview Personality of the Year
Beating Scotsmen Bob McGregor and Jim Clark
Dorothy is the second woman in a row to win the prestigious award
Dorothy Hyman wins the Sportsview Personality of the Year
Beating Scotsmen Bob McGregor and Jim Clark
Dorothy is the second woman in a row to win the prestigious award
Hyman sprints to success in 1963
In 1963, Dorothy Hyman cemented her place as one of the country's best female sprinters and was crowned Sportsview Personality of the Year.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Good morning 19 December 1963
Dorothy Hyman wins the Sportsview Personality of the Year
Beating Scotsmen Bob McGregor and Jim Clark
Dorothy is the second woman in a row to win the prestigious award
Dorothy Hyman wins the Sportsview Personality of the Year
Beating Scotsmen Bob McGregor and Jim Clark
Dorothy is the second woman in a row to win the prestigious award
Sportsview www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiUC...
Peter Dimmock's Sportsview
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December 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Television highlights: Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas. Sportsview - a profile of Jim Clark. BBC2 test broadcast - The Boat People.
Radio highlights: Let the People Sing. Dreams (play).
Weather: rain or drizzle, rather cold. Outlook - cold, some snow. 6c, 43f
Radio highlights: Let the People Sing. Dreams (play).
Weather: rain or drizzle, rather cold. Outlook - cold, some snow. 6c, 43f
March 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Television highlights: Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas. Sportsview - a profile of Jim Clark. BBC2 test broadcast - The Boat People.
Radio highlights: Let the People Sing. Dreams (play).
Weather: rain or drizzle, rather cold. Outlook - cold, some snow. 6c, 43f
Radio highlights: Let the People Sing. Dreams (play).
Weather: rain or drizzle, rather cold. Outlook - cold, some snow. 6c, 43f
I noticed that the programme was called BBC Sportsview Personality of the Year, so assume it was linked to the Sportsview programme. Of course, Sports Personality of the Year became its more familiar title.
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I noticed that the programme was called BBC Sportsview Personality of the Year, so assume it was linked to the Sportsview programme. Of course, Sports Personality of the Year became its more familiar title.
Television highlights: Top of the Pops with Alan Freeman. Take a Letter - crossword game with Robert Holness. Sportsview - football and tennis.
Radio highlights: The Changing Face of Film Censorship. Scottish Dance Music.
Weather: sunny spells, showers, cold. Outlook - similar. 5c, 41f
Radio highlights: The Changing Face of Film Censorship. Scottish Dance Music.
Weather: sunny spells, showers, cold. Outlook - similar. 5c, 41f
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Television highlights: Top of the Pops with Alan Freeman. Take a Letter - crossword game with Robert Holness. Sportsview - football and tennis.
Radio highlights: The Changing Face of Film Censorship. Scottish Dance Music.
Weather: sunny spells, showers, cold. Outlook - similar. 5c, 41f
Radio highlights: The Changing Face of Film Censorship. Scottish Dance Music.
Weather: sunny spells, showers, cold. Outlook - similar. 5c, 41f
5.35 Junior Sportsview
Introduced by Billy Wright
Archery:
North v Midlands v West
A knock-out contest for girls
Rugby:
Barbarians v. The Springboks
Cliff Morgan reports on the final game of the Springboks' tour of the United Kingdom
Introduced by Billy Wright
Archery:
North v Midlands v West
A knock-out contest for girls
Rugby:
Barbarians v. The Springboks
Cliff Morgan reports on the final game of the Springboks' tour of the United Kingdom
February 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
5.35 Junior Sportsview
Introduced by Billy Wright
Archery:
North v Midlands v West
A knock-out contest for girls
Rugby:
Barbarians v. The Springboks
Cliff Morgan reports on the final game of the Springboks' tour of the United Kingdom
Introduced by Billy Wright
Archery:
North v Midlands v West
A knock-out contest for girls
Rugby:
Barbarians v. The Springboks
Cliff Morgan reports on the final game of the Springboks' tour of the United Kingdom
Television highlights: Buddy Greco Entertains. Sports Review of 1963 Featuring the Sportsview Personality of the Year. Gallery - political review of 1963.
December 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Television highlights: Buddy Greco Entertains. Sports Review of 1963 Featuring the Sportsview Personality of the Year. Gallery - political review of 1963.
Television highlights: Top of the Pops with David Jacobs. Lysistrata - comedy by Aristophanes about a sex strike, starring Diane Cilento. Sportsview - ice skating and rugby union.
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Television highlights: Top of the Pops with David Jacobs. Lysistrata - comedy by Aristophanes about a sex strike, starring Diane Cilento. Sportsview - ice skating and rugby union.
Television highlights: Sportsview - preview of the Fifth Test Match, England v West Indies, and the forthcoming football season. Fascinating Facts. Here and Now - a man, his dog and his village.
August 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Television highlights: Sportsview - preview of the Fifth Test Match, England v West Indies, and the forthcoming football season. Fascinating Facts. Here and Now - a man, his dog and his village.
07/10/1954 Radio Times: Featuring Horse Of The Year Show; The Royal Plate; Painting Aloud; Watch With Mother; About The Home; Let's All Sing Together; Sportsview; Conservative Party Conference; Foreign Cookery and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/f8fa4f675dda49deb59aa7c706c5ff8c?page=38
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/f8fa4f675dda49deb59aa7c706c5ff8c?page=38
October 2, 2026 at 10:10 PM
07/10/1954 Radio Times: Featuring Horse Of The Year Show; The Royal Plate; Painting Aloud; Watch With Mother; About The Home; Let's All Sing Together; Sportsview; Conservative Party Conference; Foreign Cookery and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/f8fa4f675dda49deb59aa7c706c5ff8c?page=38
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/f8fa4f675dda49deb59aa7c706c5ff8c?page=38
14/08/1957 Radio Times: Featuring Portraits Of Power; Zodiac; Sportsview; Villette; The Burns And Allen Show; Tonight; Amos 'N' Andy; Now; Behind The Headlines; News; Watch With Mother; Children's Television and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/3dfee27f716f4ea7b934019236baa24e?page=14
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/3dfee27f716f4ea7b934019236baa24e?page=14
August 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
14/08/1957 Radio Times: Featuring Portraits Of Power; Zodiac; Sportsview; Villette; The Burns And Allen Show; Tonight; Amos 'N' Andy; Now; Behind The Headlines; News; Watch With Mother; Children's Television and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/3dfee27f716f4ea7b934019236baa24e?page=14
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/3dfee27f716f4ea7b934019236baa24e?page=14
Merlin the Magician on his way!🧙🏻 COYB! sportsview.co.uk/2025/09/frei...
Freiburg midfielder Merlin Rohl in England to complete Everton move | SportsView
Freiburg midfielder Merlin Rohl is currently in England to complete a move to join Everton, according to Toffees insider, El Bobble. Everton manager David Moyes still wants more signings at the Hill D...
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September 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Merlin the Magician on his way!🧙🏻 COYB! sportsview.co.uk/2025/09/frei...
09/09/1959 Radio Times: Featuring Sportsview; Call Me Sam; Tonight; Wells Fargo; Unknown India; Watch With Mother; Mainly For Women; The Caravan; A Dog's Chance; Viewpoint; Beunydd; Children's Newsreel and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/61298b3dbf624204ad8c22c268a5c90e?page=14
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/61298b3dbf624204ad8c22c268a5c90e?page=14
September 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
09/09/1959 Radio Times: Featuring Sportsview; Call Me Sam; Tonight; Wells Fargo; Unknown India; Watch With Mother; Mainly For Women; The Caravan; A Dog's Chance; Viewpoint; Beunydd; Children's Newsreel and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/61298b3dbf624204ad8c22c268a5c90e?page=14
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/61298b3dbf624204ad8c22c268a5c90e?page=14
Television highlights: Sportsview - the All Blacks, boxing and figure skating. Boss Cat. What Next in Beds? with Barbara Cartland and Stirling Moss.
Radio highlights: Play - The Bedmakers. Makes a Change.
Weather: sunny spells, showers. Outlook - similar. 14c, 57f.
Radio highlights: Play - The Bedmakers. Makes a Change.
Weather: sunny spells, showers. Outlook - similar. 14c, 57f.
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Television highlights: Sportsview - the All Blacks, boxing and figure skating. Boss Cat. What Next in Beds? with Barbara Cartland and Stirling Moss.
Radio highlights: Play - The Bedmakers. Makes a Change.
Weather: sunny spells, showers. Outlook - similar. 14c, 57f.
Radio highlights: Play - The Bedmakers. Makes a Change.
Weather: sunny spells, showers. Outlook - similar. 14c, 57f.
sportsview.co.uk/2026/05/newc... Osula x2
Newcastle United want Bodo/Glimt forward Mikkel Bro Hansen | SportsView
Newcastle United have Bodo/Glimt forward Mikkel Bro Hansen very high on their wishlist heading into the summer transfer window, according to Danish outlet Tipsbladet. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe saw ...
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May 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
sportsview.co.uk/2026/05/newc... Osula x2
Willock #nufc
Newcastle United open to offers for Joe Willock this summer | SportsView
Newcastle United are prepared to listen to transfer offers for central midfielder Joe Willock this summer. The Magpies have identified the 26-year-old as a highly sellable asset due to his contract si...
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June 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Willock #nufc
Didn't do too badly in the ratings either. (It was up against Sportsview - Commonwealth Games and boxing - on the Beeb.)
June 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Didn't do too badly in the ratings either. (It was up against Sportsview - Commonwealth Games and boxing - on the Beeb.)
sportsview.co.uk/2026/05/newc... Dejan Stankovic's son. 😳
Newcastle United interested in Aleksandar Stankovic as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali | SportsView
Newcastle United have identified Club Brugge’s rising star Aleksandar Stankovic as a target for the upcoming summer transfer window. With speculation mounting over Sandro Tonali’s long-term future at ...
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May 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
sportsview.co.uk/2026/05/newc... Dejan Stankovic's son. 😳
Nov 1962: Cameras and Photography Equipment ad from Ilford
(+Sportsmaster Manumatic; Sportsmaster; Sportsman Auto Rangefinder; Sportsview Projector; Sportsman Vario; Super Sporti; Sporti 4 Camera; Ilfochrome 32; Ilfocolor; Ilfochrome 25; Selochrome Pan 120; and Selochrome Pan 127)
(+Sportsmaster Manumatic; Sportsmaster; Sportsman Auto Rangefinder; Sportsview Projector; Sportsman Vario; Super Sporti; Sporti 4 Camera; Ilfochrome 32; Ilfocolor; Ilfochrome 25; Selochrome Pan 120; and Selochrome Pan 127)
December 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Nov 1962: Cameras and Photography Equipment ad from Ilford
(+Sportsmaster Manumatic; Sportsmaster; Sportsman Auto Rangefinder; Sportsview Projector; Sportsman Vario; Super Sporti; Sporti 4 Camera; Ilfochrome 32; Ilfocolor; Ilfochrome 25; Selochrome Pan 120; and Selochrome Pan 127)
(+Sportsmaster Manumatic; Sportsmaster; Sportsman Auto Rangefinder; Sportsview Projector; Sportsman Vario; Super Sporti; Sporti 4 Camera; Ilfochrome 32; Ilfocolor; Ilfochrome 25; Selochrome Pan 120; and Selochrome Pan 127)