09-01-2024, 01:19 PM
(09-01-2024, 11:34 AM)Brekkie Wrote: Interesting, though suspect like the C4 deal no rights fee is involved. Makes sense though to have the highlights and live matches on the same channel - wonder if they'll finally network the highlights on their original Monday night broadcast rather than just airing them in the North, though suspect doing the latter ticks some regional quota.
Wonder how flexible kick-off times will be too - C4 have most matches kick off at 1pm but will be of more use to the BBC if they can air them at least half an hour later to fill the Grandstand slot. Otherwise suspect Football Focus and the news will shift half an hour earlier and the rugby coverage begin at 12.45pm.
According to the report, all matches will be on BBC Two - but I won't be surprised if some (especially play off matches) are on BBC One instead