BBC hit A Question of Sport live tour starring Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson heads to the Liverpool Echo Arena

Feb 25 2010 by Mark Smith, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

A QUESTION of Sport is heading to Liverpool’s Echo Arena as part of its 40th anniversary.

The popular panel show is staging its first live-stage tour to celebrate its status as the UK’s longest running sports quiz.

The show, licensed by BBC Worldwide and produced by Live Nation and Merlin Music, largely follows the small-screen format, but also features interactive sections.

Fans will be able to see their favourite rounds up close and personal for the first time, but will also be able to participate and pose questions to the teams.

Working outside the confines of a TV studio will also allow for more physical challenges including 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 stars from the world of sport.Š

The two sporting panellists on Matt and Phil’s teams will change in each city and will have a strong regional connection.

Phil Tufnell said: “It’s really thrilling to be able to take the show on tour. Doing it live means we can interact more directly with the audience which will make the show a lot more exciting.”

The show heads to the Echo Arena on November 5, but tickets costing £35 are already on sale.

To book, visit www.echoarena.com or call the Echo Arena box office on 0844 800 0400.