BBC rejects Gordon Brown as Match of the Day guest- 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00
Gordon Brown’s request to appear on Match of the Day 2, the BBC’s Sunday night Premier League highlights programme, has been rejected by the broadcasting corporation – saying that it’s too close to a general election to have him as a guest.
Downing Street asked the BBC if the prime minister could appear on the programme at the end of last year.
It is believed that the prime minister's advisors wanted him to talk about England's bid for the 2018 World Cup.
There are strict broadcasting guidelines in place surrounding impartiality before a general election and after seeking advice the BBC rejected the request.
Andy Anson, chief executive of England 2018, will be the interviewee at the inaugural Sport Industry Breakfast Club event on 16th March, only two months before the official bid document is due to be handed in to world governing body FIFA. Click here to find out more and book your Breakfast Club membership.
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