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After entertaining millions of viewers every week, the UK's longest running and most popular sports quiz, BBC1's A Question of Sport, is to embark on its first ever live stage tour to celebrate a staggering 40 years on air.

The specially staged live show, licensed by BBC Worldwide and produced by Live Nation and Merlin Music, largely follows the small-screen format, but also becomes interactive in a thrilling live environment. Fans of the show will be able to see their favourite rounds up close and personal for the first time ever from the 'Picture Board' to 'Mystery Guest' to 'What Happened Next.'

Translating the TV show into theatre setting will also allow the team to add some exciting new twists and surprises to the show. Audience members will be able to participate, directly posing questions to the teams and getting involved in some of the rounds. Working outside the confines of a TV studio will also allow for more physical challenges including exhilarating live sporting contests between teams.

Presenter Sue Barker will be keeping order for each show on the tour along with resident team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell, who will be joined by two local stars from the world of sport. The two local sporting celebrity panellists will be announced shortly.