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Where and when did the football commentator make a full radio broadcast, although he could not see anything on the field because of the fog?

In 1940, another Edinburgh derby was to take place between the football teams of Hybernian and Hearts. Due to heavy fog, BBC commentator Bob Kingsley from his point of view did not see the players on the field at all and what was happening there, but he was instructed to broadcast the radio no matter what - otherwise the Germans listening to the broadcast could guess the weather and bomb the city without hindrance.

Kingsley could only focus on the noise of the fans when goals were scored, but he carried out a full-fledged commentary throughout the match, inventing dangerous moments, saves and violations of the rules.

The match ended with the victory of Hearts with a score of 6:5.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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