I hear what you say about BBC 'manufacturing' interest in sports but I think this is a bit of a cynical view. As a public service broadcaster, BBC has championed the cause of 'minority' sports that form part of the fabric of our year. Who watches boat racing regularly? But the annual Boat race marks the turn of winter into spring. Wimbledon likewise celebrates the full blossoming of summer. 6 nations the grind of a harsh winter. These are all intrinsic parts of our lives, not just sport.

Wish ITV would bring scrambling back!