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Sewing Bee final sparks complaints to BBC as show 'shunted' for Andy Murray and fans miss result

BBC viewers have hit out at the broadcaster for 'shafting' the final of Great British Sewing Bee for Andy Murray's Wimbledon defeat, with those recording the show getting the tennis instead.

Days after fans of much buzzed about new drama Sherwood had some choice words for the BBC, after it was moved to BBC2 without any word of warning, due to Murray's first round match going on into the night, channel bosses found themselves in hot water again as the former champion's second round tie against John Isner went to four sets.

With The One Show and EastEnders moved to BBC2 for the duration of Wimbledon, the action on Centre Court took the prime slot on BBC1, although the millions who tuned in were left disappointed as American Isner took a 2-0 set lead. Murray managed to pull things back by winning the third, as the clock edged closer to Sewing Bee starting at 9.

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