Overview
- The BBC announced the axing on Tuesday, saying Ski Sunday will no longer be produced as part of reviews driven by changing audience behaviour and the need to meet savings targets.
- Philip Bernie, head of BBC Sport Events, praised the programme’s legacy and said BBC Sport will prioritise major winter events, especially the Winter Olympics, across its platforms.
- Presenter Chemmy Alcott called the decision “absolutely gutted” and used social posts to describe the personal and professional loss of a show she said shaped her career.
- The cancellation follows earlier cuts this year, including Football Focus, and reflects a wider shift at the BBC from weekly legacy shows toward event-led and platform-agnostic sport coverage.
- Ski Sunday’s near-50-year cultural footprint — known for its ‘Pop Looks Bach’ theme and seasonal storytelling — leaves a gap in regular winter-sport programming and raises questions about where routine coverage will move next, especially to digital or highlights formats.