21-05-2023, 09:13 PM
(21-05-2023, 05:45 AM)RhysJR Wrote: Although it is a bit strange to launch a new programme so close to (a) the end of the season, and (b) the end of the whole broadcaster, it is good to see BT Sport launching a BSL Premier League analysis show this morning. Looking from afar, BT Sport's commitment to diversity in front and behind the camera does seem to be something they have done successfully.
BT has been doing a lot of internal pushes on diversity and disability, so perhaps some of their ideas are still getting through despite the feeling that the JV is more of a takeover, views not helped by the impending rebrand. Hopefully it's considered worthwhile by deaf sports fans & it'll continue under the new name.
Also fits in with BT's existing strengths in this field like operating the text phone relay service (and the SMS based 999 service) on behalf of the telecoms industry. Lets them score a few brownie points with Ofcom too.