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They Think It's All Over is a British sports comedy panel show that aired on BBC One from 1995 to 2006. The series presented a highly irreverent and humorous approach to recent sporting events, blending trivia with extensive banter. It was primarily hosted by Nick Hancock and featured former professional athletes Gary Lineker and David Gower as recurring team captains. The show was widely recognized for popularizing the 'Feel the Sportsman' round, where blindfolded guests had to identify athletes by touch.
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Who hosted the BBC sports panel show They Think It's All Over?
The show was predominantly hosted by Nick Hancock for much of its run from 1995 to 2006. Comedian Lee Hurst and later tennis player Andrew Castle also had hosting duties in later seasons.
When did They Think It's All Over air on BBC One?
The sports comedy panel show had a highly successful run on BBC One from 1995 until its cancellation in 2006. It aired during an era when light entertainment sports shows were a staple of British television.
What was the format of They Think It's All Over?
The series featured team captains like former footballer Gary Lineker and former cricketer David Gower, alongside comedian guests. They answered irreverent trivia questions about recent sporting events.
What is the famous Feel the Sportsman round on the show?
In this recurring segment, blindfolded panelists had to identify sporting personalities or equipment purely by touch. It frequently devolved into hilarious and chaotic physical interactions with the guests or props.
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