Rejected petition BBC TV Coverage of Sport

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The BBC is funded by a compulsory 'tax' paid by television viewers. The BBC therefore has some responsibility to show popular national events, including sporting events.

BBC TV should be made to explain why it does not carry all popular sporting events in which teams representing England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland take part. Including Cricket, Football, Rugby Union and Rugby League.

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Date submitted 5 August 2011
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