The BEST episodes of A Question of Sport

Every episode of A Question of Sport ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of A Question of Sport!

Long-running sports quiz show, with rounds including the Mystery Guest, Picture Board and What Happened Next. Hosts have been David Vine, David Coleman, Sue Barker, and currently Paddy McGuinness. The show has a panel format with two team captains, currently Sam Quek and Ugo Monye, and sporting celebrities as guests.

Last Updated: 8/17/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Sam Quek, Roger Black, Gareth Anscombe, Jonny Brownlee

Season 49 - Episode 23 - Aired 1/24/2020

Sue Barker hosts the light-hearted quiz show. Captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by Olympic hockey gold medallist Sam Quek, world champion athlete Roger Black, Welsh rugby star Gareth Anscombe and world triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee.

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Andy Turner, Heather Fell, Louis Smith, Sarah Stevenson
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#2 - Andy Turner, Heather Fell, Louis Smith, Sarah Stevenson

Season 41 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2011

Sue Barker hosts a special edition of the popular sports quiz looking forward to London 2012. Joining regular team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are four Olympic hopefuls: athlete Andy Turner, modern pentathlete Heather Fell, gymnast Louis Smith and Taekwondo hopeful Sarah Stevenson. Also featured is a special kayak race on Salford Quays.

Directors: Simon Brooke
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#3 - Lynsey Sharp, Andrew 'Beef' Johnston, JP Pietersen and Kevin Davies

Season 46 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/25/2017

Sue Barker hosts the light-hearted sports quiz with Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. Joining them are European 800m champion Lynsey Sharp, English golfer Andrew 'Beef' Johnston, South African Rugby star JP Pietersen and Premier League hot-shot Kevin Davies

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#4 - Jonnie Peacock, Pamela Cookey, Anthony Crolla and Curtis Davies

Season 46 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/30/2016

Sue Barker hosts another edition of the light-hearted sports quiz. Joining Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock, England netball star Pamela Cookey, lightweight boxer Anthony Crolla and Premier League defender Curtis Davies.

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#5 - Stars from the 1980s

Season 46 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/9/2016

Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by stars from the 1980s in a celebration of sport from the decade. They are joined by guest panellists Peter Reid, Tessa Sanderson, Richard Dunwoody and Allan Lamb. The show also features Dennis Taylor and Kriss Akabusi.

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#6 - Jason Mohammad, Trevor Sinclair, Dan Walker and Mark Lawrenson.

Season 45 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/20/2016

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#7 - John O'Shea, Hannah Miley, Neil Robertson and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Season 45 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/24/2016

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#8 - Festive Fun

Season 45 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/30/2015

A look back at some of the best festive moments from the Christmas specials in recent years. Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by celebrity guests including Patrick Kielty, Alistair McGowan, Jamelia and Frank Skinner.

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#9 - Rebecca Adlington, Danny Mills, Shane Williams and Osi Umenyiora

Season 45 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/4/2015

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#10 - Kallum Watkins, Dominic Cork, Alex Danson and Darren Bent

Season 45 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/28/2015

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#11 - Joe Root, Keri-Anne Payne, Christian Malcolm and Kevin Campbell

Season 45 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/7/2015

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#12 - Steve Harmison, Mark Selby, Becky Downie and Chris Sutton.

Season 45 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2015

Sue Barker hosts the lighthearted sports quiz. Team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by Ashes winner Steve Harmison, world snooker champion Mark Selby, Commonwealth gold medallist Becky Downie and Premier League winner Chris Sutton.

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Ricky Hatton, Mark Lawrenson, Serge Betsen, Michael Owen
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#13 - Ricky Hatton, Mark Lawrenson, Serge Betsen, Michael Owen

Season 41 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2011

Sue Barker hosts the light-hearted sports quiz, with regular team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. They are joined by former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton, former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson, French international rugby player Serge Betsen and footballer Michael Owen.

Directors: Simon Brooke
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#14 - Liam Phillips, Eilidh Child, Matthew Hoggard and Trevor Sinclair

Season 45 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/9/2016

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#15 - 50 Not Out

Season 49 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/3/2020

Sue Barker hosts a special episode to celebrate 50 years of A Question of Sport. Joining captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell on a trip down memory lane are major golf champion Laura Davies, Rugby League legend Martin Offiah, world champion gymnast Beth Tweddle and Scottish footballer and former QS captain Ally McCoist.

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#16 - Jos Buttler, Darren Bent, Jenny Meadows and Rhys Webb

Season 46 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/24/2016

Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler, footballer Darren Bent, British athlete Jenny Meadows and Welsh rugby star Rhys Webb.

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#17 - Jade Jones, Osi Umenyiora, Mark Selby and Jazz Carlin

Season 46 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2016

Joining team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are double Olympic champion Jade Jones, Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora, Snooker world champion Mark Selby and Olympic swimming star Jazz Carlin.

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#18 - Chris Wood, Katy Marchant, Shane Lowry and Moe Sbihi

Season 46 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/20/2017

Sue Barker hosts the light-hearted sports quiz with Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. Joining them are Ryder Cup golfer Chris Wood, Olympic bronze medal-winning cyclist Katy Marchant, European Tour-winning golfer Shane Lowry and Olympic champion rower Moe Sbihi.

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Episode 20
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#19 - Episode 20

Season 51 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/4/2022

Host Paddy McGuinness and team captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye are joined by multiple Grand Slam tennis champion Jordanne Whiley, England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, Olympic sprinting medallist Desiree Henry and England rugby union international Poppy Cleall.

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#20 - Commonwealth Games Special

Season 52 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2022

Host Paddy McGuinness and team captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye are joined by four stars who have won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games: English sprinter Bianca Williams, Northern Irish boxer Paddy Barnes, Scottish gymnast Steve Frew and Welsh swimmer Jazz Carlin.

Episode 22
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#21 - Episode 22

Season 51 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/18/2022

Host Paddy McGuinness and team captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye are joined by European gold medal-winning runner Jo Pavey, presenter and ex-footballer Chris Kamara, Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington and radio host Roman Kemp.

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#22 - Ellen White, Perri Shakes-Drayton, Leon Osman and Mick Fitzgerald.

Season 49 - Episode 28 - Aired 2/28/2020

Sue Barker hosts the entertaining sports quiz. Joining Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell this week are England striker Ellen White, British athletics star Perri Shakes-Drayton, Premier League midfielder Leon Osman and Grand National winning jockey Mick Fitzgerald.

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#23 - Patrick van Aanholt, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Samit Patel and Naomi Broady.

Season 49 - Episode 27 - Aired 2/21/2020

Sue Barker hosts the lighthearted sports quiz. Captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by Premier League stars Patrick van Aanholt and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, England cricketer Samit Patel and British tennis star Naomi Broady.

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#24 - Keri-anne Payne, Nicolas Colsaerts, Anyika Onuora and John Hartson.

Season 49 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/10/2020

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#25 - Troy Deeney, Jenny Meadows, Naomi Broady and Kristian Thomas.

Season 48 - Episode 27 - Aired 1/23/2019

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