It seems that the JPL was a victim of its own success as it showed that there was a market for live tv sport on a Sunday afternoon. The Open golf, Wimbledon and British Grand Prix all moved to a Sunday in the early 1980's hence the decision to have Sunday Grandstand from 1981 which meant there was less time for JPL cricket. It's just sad that there's hardly any footage from JPL matches in the 1970's available to watch on youtube (although there is some stuff from the early 1980's).
I didn't realise that the Open/F1 was ever on any other day than Sunday?
(Wimbledon only play on Sunday in exceptional circumstances)
Somewhat inspired by the last few posts of this thread, I have ordered a second-hand copy of "And Welcome to the Highlights", a book by Chris Broad that was published in 1999 to mark the end of BBC TV cricket coverage. I'm looking forward to seeing what's included and learning some more about the early days of BBC coverage (plus 70s, 80s) as it's a period I don't know much about as it was before my time.
I didn't realise that the Open/F1 was ever on any other day than Sunday?
(Wimbledon only play on Sunday in exceptional circumstances)
In the terms of my life, any Sunday sport in the UK is a relatively recent phenomenon. In the early seventies, the Wimbledon men's final was on a Friday and the ladies' final was on a Saturday. The Open Golf was Wednesday through Saturday and the only Sunday sport I remember (in the sixties) was one-day cricket matches involving a group of cricketers (can't remember the details) playing some counties. I suspect this was after the Gillette Cup started in 1963. I can't find any mention in my old Playfair Cricket Annuals which suggests the matches were unofficial and specially arranged for BBC2.
In the terms of my life, any Sunday sport in the UK is a relatively recent phenomenon. In the early seventies, the Wimbledon men's final was on a Friday and the ladies' final was on a Saturday. The Open Golf was Wednesday through Saturday .
Blimey, I did mean the middle Sunday with my original post. I jut always assumed the mens final was Sunday.
What about F1 then?
I didn't realise that the Open/F1 was ever on any other day than Sunday?
(Wimbledon only play on Sunday in exceptional circumstances)
The British GP moved to a Sunday in 1984 after being held on a Saturday for many years, thus bringing it into line with all other rounds. Wimbledon was mentioned in terms of the Men's Singles Final being scheduled on a Saturday until 1982 when it was moved to a Sunday. The Open Championship's final fourth round on a Saturday was in 1979, it moved to Sunday in 1980 and promptly clashed with the start of the Moscow Olympics. As a matter of course the BBC gave both events full coverage, the B&H final between Essex and Northants was also scheduled for the Saturday but was rained off and played on the Monday, again the BBC gave the cricket full coverage.
Blimey, I did mean the middle Sunday with my original post. I jut always assumed the mens final was Sunday.
What about F1 then?
I am not sure when the British F1 Grand Prix switched to Sundays but I was best man at a Saturday wedding in July 1973 and we were trying to keep tabs on the motor racing.
Blimey, I did mean the middle Sunday with my original post. I jut always assumed the mens final was Sunday.
What about F1 then?
Old memories again but I remember when a group of us drove down from Scotland (in a Hillman Imp) for the Rolling Stones concert in Hyde Park on a Saturday at the start of July 1969, it coincided with the Ladies' Singles Final at Wimbledon.
In the terms of my life, any Sunday sport in the UK is a relatively recent phenomenon. In the early seventies, the Wimbledon men's final was on a Friday and the ladies' final was on a Saturday. The Open Golf was Wednesday through Saturday and the only Sunday sport I remember (in the sixties) was one-day cricket matches involving a group of cricketers (can't remember the details) playing some counties. I suspect this was after the Gillette Cup started in 1963. I can't find any mention in my old Playfair Cricket Annuals which suggests the matches were unofficial and specially arranged for BBC2.
Those matches were probably the International Cavaliers versus various county sides and were the predecessor to the Sunday League. See some action here:
In the terms of my life, any Sunday sport in the UK is a relatively recent phenomenon. In the early seventies, the Wimbledon men's final was on a Friday and the ladies' final was on a Saturday. The Open Golf was Wednesday through Saturday and the only Sunday sport I remember (in the sixties) was one-day cricket matches involving a group of cricketers (can't remember the details) playing some counties. I suspect this was after the Gillette Cup started in 1963. I can't find any mention in my old Playfair Cricket Annuals which suggests the matches were unofficial and specially arranged for BBC2.
It was the International Cavaliers, a hugely important part of cricket history now largely forgotten. They showed how popular one-day cricket could be on TV. Without the Cavaliers there would not have been the John Player League, the World Cup or Kerry Packer, not as soon anyway. The Cavaliers were a collection of retired players (eg Denis Compton), overseas players in England to play in the leagues (Sobers was a regular) and some current players, including current England players. Though they did not begin as a Sunday afternoon TV team that is what they became, occupying the new BBC 2 channel on a Sunday afternoon. 40 overs a side fitted the time available, so beginning the format that lasted in England until last year. It was so successful that the John Player League was set up using the same format.
Those matches were probably the International Cavaliers versus various county sides and were the predecessor to the Sunday League. See some action here:
Could we ever see a Kevin Pieterson Saturday Story series, going back to his Childhood in South Africa, and covering up to his fall outs and axing from the England Team.
Surprised to hear Michael Holding didn't he previously refuse to work for BCCI TV or not like to be told not to say certain things on air.
Annoyed Star/BCCI are employing the B Team although I suspect Ganguly, Dravid, Manjreaker and the rest are getting a rest before the massive Australia tour for them.
Sky are showing NZ v Sri Lanka Live on SS2/SS1 and Red Button when Aus v India is taking place so plenty of cricket to watch over Christmas/New Year when you also include SA v WI.
Sky are showing NZ v Sri Lanka Live on SS2/SS1 and Red Button when Aus v India is taking place so plenty of cricket to watch over Christmas/New Year when you also include SA v WI.
I wonder if they will show the 1st session on the main channel, as it will start at 9/10pm
Just wondering, why is live overnight cricket on Sky usually listed as two seperate programmes on the EPG?
Take the current ODI between New Zealand and South Africa as an example. The programme is shown on the EPG as 10.25pm to 6.00am and 6.00am to 6.30am. Why not just show it as one programme?
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I didn't realise that the Open/F1 was ever on any other day than Sunday?
(Wimbledon only play on Sunday in exceptional circumstances)
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Blimey, I did mean the middle Sunday with my original post. I jut always assumed the mens final was Sunday.
What about F1 then?
The British GP moved to a Sunday in 1984 after being held on a Saturday for many years, thus bringing it into line with all other rounds. Wimbledon was mentioned in terms of the Men's Singles Final being scheduled on a Saturday until 1982 when it was moved to a Sunday. The Open Championship's final fourth round on a Saturday was in 1979, it moved to Sunday in 1980 and promptly clashed with the start of the Moscow Olympics. As a matter of course the BBC gave both events full coverage, the B&H final between Essex and Northants was also scheduled for the Saturday but was rained off and played on the Monday, again the BBC gave the cricket full coverage.
Those matches were probably the International Cavaliers versus various county sides and were the predecessor to the Sunday League. See some action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N77TIGZqzc
It was the International Cavaliers, a hugely important part of cricket history now largely forgotten. They showed how popular one-day cricket could be on TV. Without the Cavaliers there would not have been the John Player League, the World Cup or Kerry Packer, not as soon anyway. The Cavaliers were a collection of retired players (eg Denis Compton), overseas players in England to play in the leagues (Sobers was a regular) and some current players, including current England players. Though they did not begin as a Sunday afternoon TV team that is what they became, occupying the new BBC 2 channel on a Sunday afternoon. 40 overs a side fitted the time available, so beginning the format that lasted in England until last year. It was so successful that the John Player League was set up using the same format.
I've written about the Cavaliers here: http://mylifeincricketscorecards.blogspot.co.nz/2010/06/international-cavaliers-kent-v.html
Extract from Somerset v International Cavaliers 1966 with John Arlott commentating here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N77TIGZqzc
You are much faster than me!
Or has too much happened
You could be right but loads has happened since
You won't hear anything from Shastri on commentary for a while as he'll be continuing his role with the Indian team up until the World Cup
Annoyed Star/BCCI are employing the B Team although I suspect Ganguly, Dravid, Manjreaker and the rest are getting a rest before the massive Australia tour for them.
I'm perfectly aware of that, thank you. Just communicating my delight that I won't have to listen to his inane shouting in the comms box.
You're welcome.....
I wonder if they will show the 1st session on the main channel, as it will start at 9/10pm
Take the current ODI between New Zealand and South Africa as an example. The programme is shown on the EPG as 10.25pm to 6.00am and 6.00am to 6.30am. Why not just show it as one programme?
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