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Daily Mirror
28 minutes ago
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- Daily Mirror
BBC move iconic Wimbledon show to graveyard slot after Emma Raducanu snub
The BBC's Today at Wimbledon highlights programme has been shoved back to a graveyard slot with coverage airing at 11.55pm as the broadcaster defends its coverage The BBC has again come under fire after moving their iconic Today at Wimbledon programme to 11.55pm - the decision coming not long after they failed to show Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in action at Queen's. The traditional highlights programme for each day's play has generally aired at either 8pm or 9pm on BBC2, but it will now get shoved back several hours to a very unsociable time slot that will suit few viewers. Previously it had been in a prime time slot. The switch is not a one-off to suit their coverage with the Telegraph reporting that it has a new permanent home in the five to midnight slot. Next Monday's 8pm-10.30pm time slot will see them include repeats of Your Garden Made Perfect, The Pembrokeshire Coast: A Wild Year, and Upstart Crow. A BBC spokesperson claimed that Today at Wimbledon would still be shown at its traditional time on iPlayer, while describing the television broadcast as a 'repeat'. It will alienate viewers, especially those in remote areas, who may not have access to iPlayer or the BBC website. Today at Wimbledon has often been the only way some fans can catch up on that day's play. It comes after the broadcaster's tennis coverage came under fire when they twice failed to show Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in the doubles at Queen's. The British pair were beaten in the quarter-final against Lyudmyla Kichenok and Erin Routliffe at the London-based tournament. However that match, as well as their earlier win, were not shown with BBC2 instead showing two-year-old editions of Homes Under The Hammer and Bargain Hunt. The majority of the match coverage wasn't even available on the website despite them receiving complaints for not showing their early win against Wu Fang-hsien and Jiang Xinyu. There will be a number of Brits in contention at Wimbledon, which will only heighten interest with fans potentially frustrated at BBC's coverage. Jack Draper has moved up the rankings after his showing at Queen's and is among the top four seeds, giving him an easier route to the semi-finals. Raducanu is again the British No 1 and will hope to embark on an impressive run in front of her home crowd. She's previously received huge backing at SW19 whilst Boulter too is in contention. Raducanu, winner of the US Open four years ago, has confirmed that she will continue working with Andy Murray 's former coach Mark Petchey as well as childhood coach Nick Cavaday.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC moves ‘Today at Wimbledon' highlights show to permanent graveyard slot
The BBC's coverage of tennis has again come under scrutiny - PA/Zac Goodwin The BBC's Today at Wimbledon programme has effectively become 'Yesterday at Wimbledon' for television viewers after being moved to a graveyard slot by the corporation. The traditional highlights programme for each day's play has ordinarily aired at either 8pm or 9pm on BBC2. Advertisement But the first edition of the programme on day one of this summer's Championships has been scheduled for 11.55pm as part of what Telegraph Sport can reveal is a permanent move to a similar slot. That is despite the BBC airing shows that include repeats of Your Garden Made Perfect, The Pembrokeshire Coast: A Wild Year, and Upstart Crow in the 8pm-10.30pm timeslot next Monday. A BBC spokesperson told Telegraph Sport that Today at Wimbledon would still be shown at its traditional time on iPlayer, while describing the television broadcast as a 'repeat'. But many viewers, particularly in remote areas, may not have access to iPlayer or the BBC website, with Today at Wimbledon the only means by which they can catch up on the day's play. The BBC was recently criticised over its failure to show Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter's doubles matches at Queen's - Reuters/Andrew Couldridge The corporation's commitment to elite tennis came under scrutiny earlier this month when it twice failed to show Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in the doubles at Queen's. Advertisement BBC 2 aired two-year-old editions of Homes Under The Hammer and Bargain Hunt instead of the British pair's quarter-final defeat against Lyudmyla Kichenok and Erin Routliffe, footage from which was not even available on the corporation's website for the majority of the contest. That was despite complaints over its failure to broadcast the opening win by 'Boultercanu' over Wu Fang-hsien and Jiang Xinyu. The BBC will on Tuesday finally announce its commentary line-up for this year's Wimbledon amid growing anticipation over whether Sir Andy Murray will join the team. As revealed by Telegraph Sport, Nick Kyrgios will not be returning to work for the corporation this summer following a stint 12 months ago that provoked outrage after he admitted assaulting an ex-girlfriend. Advertisement Kyrgios, who will not play at Wimbledon due to injury for a third straight year, hit out at the BBC's decision, telling The Guardian it was 'their loss more than mine'. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
