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From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

March 05, 2014 14:49 IST

David Beckham has reportedly signed a deal with BBC One to launch his TV presenting career.

David BeckhamChannel controller Charlotte Moore said that the former English footballer has signed the deal and is already working on a programme, which is not about football, that he will be fronting, Metro.co.uk reported.

The first look of the show will be unveiled on BBC One during Beckham's appearance for Sport Relief, as part of an Only Fools and Horses sketch.

The 38-year-old husband of former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham is also the new owner of a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami. 

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