Sportsround
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Adam Fleming (2005–07)
Jake Humphrey (2005–08)
Lizzie Greenwood (2005–08)
Helen Skelton (2007)
Aidan Power (2008)
Gavin Ramjaun (2008–09)
Michael Absalom (2008–09)
Sonali Shah (2008–09)
Des Clarke (2008–10)
Ore Oduba (2008–10)
Jon Franks (2009–10)
| Sportsround | |
|---|---|
 Logo used from 2006-2010 | |
| Presented by | Ade Adepitan (2005–06) Adam Fleming (2005–07) Jake Humphrey (2005–08) Lizzie Greenwood (2005–08) Helen Skelton (2007) Aidan Power (2008) Gavin Ramjaun (2008–09) Michael Absalom (2008–09) Sonali Shah (2008–09) Des Clarke (2008–10) Ore Oduba (2008–10) Jon Franks (2009–10) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Sinead Rocks – Launch Producer & Editor |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One (2005) BBC Two CBBC (2008–10) |
| Release | 10 September 2005 – 11 December 2010 |
| Related | |
| Newsround Newsround Specials Newsround Showbiz Match of the Day Kickabout | |
Sportsround is a spin-off from CBBC children's news programme Newsround. The sports magazine show was broadcast weekly, between 2005 and 2010, on Friday evenings at 6:30pm on CBBC Channel and on Saturday mornings on BBC Two at 7.25am. It was first shown on BBC One on 10th September 2005 at 11.45am.
Sportsround was the only sports television show in the UK that was specifically aimed at children.
First broadcast in 2005, Sportsround was a well-known children's programme, regularly having big names on the show, including David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Frank Lampard.
The final episode aired on 11 December 2010. It was replaced by a new sports show Match of the Day Kickabout, which airs in Sportsround's original BBC Two slot on Saturday mornings.
| Presenter | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Ade Adepitan | 2005–2006 |
| Adam Fleming | 2005–2007 |
| Jake Humphrey | 2005–2008 |
| Lizzie Greenwood | 2005–2008 |
| Helen Skelton | 2007 |
| Aidan Power | 2008 |
| Gavin Ramjaun | 2008–2009 |
| Michael Absalom | 2008–2009 |
| Sonali Shah | 2008–2009 |
| Des Clarke | 2008–2010 |
| Ore Oduba | 2008–2010 |
| Jon Franks | 2009–2010 |
History
- In September 2005, Newsround set up a new spin-off show and launched Sportsround.
- On Saturday 19 May 2007, it was the first to broadcast a full television programme live from inside Wembley stadium, a few hours before the first FA Cup Final.
- In August 2007, it relaunched with new titles and a new set. This included a new sofa with the presenter sitting down rather than standing up.
- In October 2008, it relaunched again, this time the presenter would be out at an event and would be pre-recorded later that day. It featured a new team with new features.
- On Saturday 11 December 2010, Sportsround broadcasts its final show on the CBBC Channel with Ore Oduba and reporters Jon Franks and Des Clarke.
Format
The duration of the programme was fifteen minutes.
Originally, Sportsround aired on BBC Two on Saturday mornings at 11:45am. It continued to air on this time and day for over three years. In October 2008, when it relaunched, it moved to a new slot and channel. It aired on Fridays at 6:10pm on the CBBC Channel and for the first time was repeated on Saturday mornings at 7:25am on BBC Two.
