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A nice VT from the BBC to kick things off, showing off some of the best sporting moments of the year including the FA Cup final, Wimbledon, and the Rugby World Cup.

Oasis in the background, of course – we are in Manchester (Salford)!

Balding, Logan and Scott then take to the stage, with cameras panning to various stars in the audience.

What a start to the evening and what a year of sport,’ Scott opens with.