16-07-2023, 09:20 PM
A bit odd that BBC Two didn't show the Diamond League athletics today. They were showing nothing of note (a film then repeats of the usual daytime fare) between 3pm and 5pm and I think almost every other (if not every other) event since the BBC regained the live rights to every event in 2020/21 has had live coverage on BBC Two, Three, Four or the Red Button. BBC Two Northern Ireland showed GAA action from 15:30 but I'd doubt if that would have been a consideration for network. I don't believe there was any big British names competing (I haven't yet completed watching it), and the usual continuty presenters for the athletics were also likely busy (Tom Gayle (Wimbledon Red Button), Sarah Mulkerrins (GAA for BBC NI) and Jane Dougall (likely on her way to the Women's World Cup)) but I'm not sure if those would be major factors either in a decision.
It does get two linear airings on the Red Button tomorrow evening.
It does get two linear airings on the Red Button tomorrow evening.