08-03-2023, 02:36 PM
Impartiality also means to voices critical of government. I doubt the BBC would have been speaking to him today if he had come out in support of the plans - and there is the real problem. They've fallen into a trap, or indeed been part of the trap, which has put Lineker at the centre of a story that is nothing to do with him when they should be analysing the content of the bill and the numerous charities and international organisations speaking out about why it is illegal.
Re: Today at Wimbledon. That article doesn't actually go on to say much more but I think it was inevitable given the switch of primetime coverage to BBC1, which I suspect this year will run from 7-9pm and can then easily be cut short or extended as required. I suspect short form highlights will still be quite prominent on the BBC Sport website and possibly integrated into the iPlayer more too. Also makes the presenter situation smoother - suspect Isa will kick off coverage and probably introduce the first matches on Court 1/Centre then Clare coming in mid-afternoon through to the end of play.
Re: Today at Wimbledon. That article doesn't actually go on to say much more but I think it was inevitable given the switch of primetime coverage to BBC1, which I suspect this year will run from 7-9pm and can then easily be cut short or extended as required. I suspect short form highlights will still be quite prominent on the BBC Sport website and possibly integrated into the iPlayer more too. Also makes the presenter situation smoother - suspect Isa will kick off coverage and probably introduce the first matches on Court 1/Centre then Clare coming in mid-afternoon through to the end of play.