Richard Bunn

Richard Bunn is managing director of rbi network, Geneva, a consulting firm for television, sport and marketing, established in 2000. During 1978-2000 he was Head of Television Programmes and Controller of Sport at European Broadcasting Union. He was instrumental in partnership of the European Athletic Association with EBU and British Satellite Broadcasting, which eventually led to the creation of the Eurosport. The International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) credits the creation of the Eurovision Dance Contest to Mr. Bunn, who convinced the EBU to create this TV program. In 2001, Richard Bunn was awarded the Olympic Order by the IOC for his efforts in promoting sports:

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Eurovision Dance Contest

Eurovision Dance Contest

The Eurovision Dance Contest 2007 was the 1st Eurovision Dance Contest a dance entertainment co-production between the EBU and the BBC. The first ever pan-European dance competition was held on 1 September 2007 in London, United Kingdom with the participation of 16 countries. Viewers cast their votes by telephone and SMS text message voting on each couple's two dances – the first being ballroom or Latin with the second being freestyle, with a "national" flavour. The first ever winner of the contest was Finland who received a total of 132 points. 2nd place went to Ukraine 3rd to Ireland, 4th to Poland and 5th place to Austria.

Release Date:2007-09-01

Department:Creator

Job:Creator

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