Channel 4 Coverage

The following message was posted on ditigitalspy.com apparently quoting Nick Fellows who presented Channel 4's World Cup Skiing programme.

"Sadly, due to the budget cut backs on off-peak programmes, Channel 4 sports department were given no choice but to cut World Cup Skiing / Snowboard / and Nordic from its 2008/2009 schedules.

Presenter and Hothouse Managing Director, Nick Fellows, says “It’s as real shame Channel 4 has to cut skiing after six successful years strong ratings and a loyal following. Thank you to all those who have supported us and I look forward and hope we are back on air soon”.

For further information or direct communication, please contact dpoulton@channel4.co.uk"

Does anyone know how accurate this is? I fear it might be true as the programme has normally started by this stage and Channel 4 have not updated their website.

And any word on what to expect from Ski Sunday this season? I really liked last season's show but I know not everyone liked it - particularly the lack of action.

Contact the email address...

Emailing Channel4 might be the obvious course of action but I won't out of principle. They have failed to reply on the two previous occasions I emailed them - once to ask who the ginger man was who swung through trees and got bitten by snakes and once to find out if their old theme tune for the Tour de France was available anywhere.

They had two chances - they won't get a third.