The announcement that Football Focus will be cancelled after more than five decades on air marks the end of one of British football broadcasting’s most recognisable institutions. First launched in 1974, the Saturday lunchtime show has been a staple of … Continue reading →
The Premier League is preparing to begin the tender process for its next UK television broadcasting rights agreement covering the 2025/26 to 2028/29 football seasons.
Continue reading →Audio Problem on BBC One HD during Boxing Days MOTD Football fans went into meltdown on Boxing Day evening when a fault resulted in Match of the Day going on-air without sound on BBC One HD. The fault appeared to … Continue reading →
Roger Mosey (BBC Sport) reveals background to increase in BBC MOTD Premier League Highlights rights fee For many years people thought that the BBC significantly overpays for its Premier League highlights (ie Match of the Day – MOTD) rights. Roger … Continue reading →
The BBC will continue to broadcast Premier League highlights for at least the next three years with a new multi-year contract awarded in a deal thought to be worth £204m. “We’re keeping Premier League highlights on BBC for a further … Continue reading →
Match of the Day future in doubt as ITV plan Premier League rights bid ITV is expected to place a significant bid for the Premier League highlights rights for the 2016-19 seasons in the New Year, putting the future of … Continue reading →
Football on TV: Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC and ITV The BBC’s flagship football programme Match of the Day celebrates its 50 season. Gary Lineker leads the way and will be joined by fresh faces on the sofa in Ruud … Continue reading →