Sportsnight was a BBC television programme that ran from 1968 until 1997. Its presenters included David Coleman (1968–1973), Tony Gubba (1973–1978), Harry Carpenter (1978–1985), Steve Rider (1985–1991) and Desmond Lynam (1991–1997). This article is about the American television series. ... BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which began in 1932. ... David Coleman, OBE (born April 26, 1926) is a former British sports commentator and TV presenter. ... Tony Gubba Tony Gubba (born September 23, 1943, Manchester, England) is a journalist and sports commentator working for the media of the United Kingdom. ... Harry Carpenter, b 17 October 1925 in London, was a BBC sports commentator from the early 1950s until his retirement in the 1990s. ... A well known BBC Sports presenter and was once the chief presenter on BBC Grandstand he now presents mainly Olympic and Golf sports coverage ... Desmond Lynam (born September 17, 1942 in Ennis, Ireland) is a sports presenter on British television and radio. ...