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Bring back the classified football results

Even in the internet era, there's still room for the uniquely comforting, mildly-dramatic official run-through of the scores. All together now: "Sheffield United one...."

Sep 12, 2022
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Words: Dennis Ashton

Without warning, the BBC recently announced the end of an era. No longer would the classified football results be read out at 5pm on Saturdays. At a stroke, the BBC has removed part of the soundtrack of our lives.

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