Next Wednesday's MOTD

chemical2009bchemical2009b Posts: 5,250
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Will MOTD next Wednesday have proper commentary highlights of the Tuesday games being as there are just three PL games on Wednesday and seven on Tuesday? I ask as whenever MOTD is on a Wednesday they just show the goals and major incidents of the Tuesday matches with a reporter rather than commentary.

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  • Zac QuinnZac Quinn Posts: 5,172
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    That's surprising. It's unusual for there to be a MOTD in Wednesday Night's situation: the only time the BBC is allowed a midweek MOTD is when there are six or more fixtures played that night, unless they've paid the Premier League a fee.

    How long is the programme?
  • Ginger DaddyGinger Daddy Posts: 8,507
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    Zac Quinn wrote: »
    That's surprising. It's unusual for there to be a MOTD in Wednesday Night's situation: the only time the BBC is allowed a midweek MOTD is when there are six or more fixtures played that night, unless they've paid the Premier League a fee.

    How long is the programme?

    I thought it was 6 or more fixtures played in that round? Tuesday + Wednesday = one round of fixtures.
  • griffpaulgriffpaul Posts: 777
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    The programme is on for 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Ginger DaddyGinger Daddy Posts: 8,507
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    griffpaul wrote: »
    The programme is on for 1 hour 10 minutes.

    Err, thanks for that :confused::confused::confused:
  • TassiumTassium Posts: 31,639
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    Err, thanks for that :confused::confused::confused:

    Sausage rolls! :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 395
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    Will MOTD next Wednesday have proper commentary highlights of the Tuesday games being as there are just three PL games on Wednesday and seven on Tuesday? I ask as whenever MOTD is on a Wednesday they just show the goals and major incidents of the Tuesday matches with a reporter rather than commentary.

    Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Barclays Premier League, as Chelsea welcome Bolton to Stamford Bridge, a side they have taken maximum points against in each of the last two seasons. Manchester United travel to St Andrew's to play Birmingham City, a venue they could only draw at last season. Newcastle visit north London to take on Tottenham, while Wigan entertain Arsenal, looking to emulate last season's achievement, when they beat the Gunners 3-2 in a dramatic finish, securing a first-ever league win over the north London club.

    Time 22:35 - 23:45 BBC 1
  • Zac QuinnZac Quinn Posts: 5,172
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    griffpaul wrote: »
    The programme is on for 1 hour 10 minutes.

    In which case I'd say there's next to no chance there'll be full highlights of all the matches, with commentary etc... however there might well be commentary from Birmingham and Man City, with an FA Cup-style round-up of the rest.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,727
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    is there any reason they couldnt of had a motd 2 for the wednesday games and a full motd on tuesday?
  • SouthCitySouthCity Posts: 12,352
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    is there any reason they couldnt of had a motd 2 for the wednesday games and a full motd on tuesday?

    Yes - it isn't in the MOTD2 contract, which is specifically for Sundays.

    As noted MOTD can be shown on a Wednesday night (but not both Tuesday & Wednesday) when there are at least six EPL matches in total scheduled for Tuesday/Wednesday of that week. This constitutes an (almost) full EPL programme over the two days. I think it only happens about four times per season because of the various cup competitions. The 28/29 December, 4/5 January & 1/2 February are examples and there was one earlier in the season (9/10 November).

    Any postponements would not affect this as at least six matches have been scheduled. As seen last Saturday in the event of postponements MOTD will still go ahead and show the matches that have been played.
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