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Old 20-04-2016, 19:22
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Slightly apropos of nothing but I was watching one of the Crucible Classics on the iPlayer last night and was rather surprised when I heard a female voice commentating on the match.

A bit of research revealed that the lady in question was Vera Selby, who was the first women's world champion and was part of the BBC's World Championship commentary team in 1982 alongside the likes of Ted Lowe, Clive Everton and Jack Karnehm.

I was just struck by how remarkably progressive that seemed for 1982 - and how there are no former women's snooker players used as commentators in these current days of heightened equality.
I find it a bit annoying that on Crucible Classics there are no captions coming up with the commentators names, I recognise some of the voices but not all of them.

I agree it was very surprising to hear a women's voice being used in the eighties!
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Old 20-04-2016, 19:41
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F1 Chinese GP (Sky Sports F1)

Presenter: Simon Lazenby presenting from the Shanghai International Circuit in China
Pundits: Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert, Paul Di Resta
Commentators: David Croft, Martin Brundle with Ted Kravitz in the pit lane
Reporter: Rachael Brookes

No Ant or Hill again so Paul doubled up as pundit and Skypad analyst.

Simon also presented The F1 Show with Paul and Johnny, while tonight's F1 Report is being presented by Natalie Pinkham and she is joined by Marc Priestley and Alex Lynn.

F1 Chinese GP (Channel 4)

Presenter: Steve Jones presenting from the Shanghai International Circuit in China
Pundit:David Coulthard
Commentators: Ben Edwards, David Coulthard with Karun Chandhok in the pit lane
Reporter: Lee Mckenzie

I would expect the next race to have the same lineup as this race with the highlights program the same length as this race.
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Old 22-04-2016, 21:28
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European Rugby Challenge Cup – Friday 22 April (BT Sport Europe)

Semi-Final – Harlequins v Grenoble

Martin Bayfield at The Stoop with Andy Goode, Ben Kay and George Robson.

Commentators: Nick Mullins, Ben Kay & Andy Goode

Reporter: Sarra Elgan

Ugo Monye is doing the 9 Hour Challenge for BT Sport's Supporters Club this weekend, hence he is not involved on a game you would probably expect him to cover.
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Old 23-04-2016, 09:45
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Saturday 30 April- Rugby Union on RTE2

Galwegians v Cork Constitution- Joanne Cantwell presents. With analysis from Donal Lenihan and Gavin Duffy, and commentary by Hugh Cahill and Alan Quinlan.
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Old 23-04-2016, 12:43
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Dennis Taylor is absent from the BBC's Crucible commentary box after an emergency appendix removal http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ne...-34652455.html
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Old 23-04-2016, 14:58
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European Rugby Champions Cup – Saturday 23rd April - Sky Sports 1

Semi-Final – Saracens v Wasps

Alex Payne at The Madejski Stadium with Andy Goode & Will Greenwood

Commentators: Miles Harrison & Stuart Barnes

On "The Gain Line" (ie in a trailer in the car park): Scott Quinnell

Reporter: Graham Simmons

Andy Goode goes from commentating on BT one night, to punditry on Sky the next afternoon.

The 3pm kick off meant only 5 minutes build up on Sky, with this following straight on from the Football.
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Old 23-04-2016, 15:18
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I find it a bit annoying that on Crucible Classics there are no captions coming up with the commentators names, I recognise some of the voices but not all of them.

I agree it was very surprising to hear a women's voice being used in the eighties!
Main comms were Ted Lowe, Clive Everton and Jack Kanham with John Spencer, Rex Williams, Ray Edmonds, Jim Meadowcroft and then JV, Dennis, Willie etc
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Old 23-04-2016, 17:33
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European Rugby Champions Cup – Saturday 23 April (Sky Sports 1)

Semi-Final – Saracens v Wasps

Alex Payne at the Madejski Stadium with Will Greenwood and Andy Goode.

Commentators: Miles Harrison & Stuart Barnes

Analyst: Scott Quinnell

Reporter: Graham Simmons


European Rugby Challenge Cup – Saturday 23 April (Sky Sports 1)

Semi-Final – Montpellier v Newport Gwent Dragons

Alex Payne at the Madejski Stadium with Will Greenwood, Andy Goode and Scott Quinnell.

Commentators: Mark Robson & Ieuan Evans
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Old 24-04-2016, 15:13
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European Rugby Champions Cup – Sunday 24 April (BT Sport Europe)

Semi-Final – Leicester Tigers v Racing 92

Craig Doyle at the City Ground with Austin Healey, Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O'Driscoll.

Commentators: Alastair Eykyn, Lawrence Dallaglio & Austin Healey

Reporter: Sarra Elgan

It was a nice touch to start with the Champions Cup trophy in between Nottingham Forest's two European Cups, I thought.
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Old 24-04-2016, 20:23
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European Rugby Champions Cup – Sunday 24 April (BT Sport Europe)

Semi-Final – Leicester Tigers v Racing 92

Craig Doyle at the City Ground with Austin Healey, Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O'Driscoll.

Commentators: Alastair Eykyn, Lawrence Dallaglio & Austin Healey

Reporter: Sarra Elgan

It was a nice touch to start with the Champions Cup trophy in between Nottingham Forest's two European Cups, I thought.
Brian Clough's two European Cups, you mean.
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Old 24-04-2016, 20:39
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Brian Clough's two European Cups, you mean.
Not sure they mentioned him enough this afternoon.
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Old 25-04-2016, 19:58
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Main comms were Ted Lowe, Clive Everton and Jack Kanham with John Spencer, Rex Williams, Ray Edmonds, Jim Meadowcroft and then JV, Dennis, Willie etc
Thanks Darren, very helpful.
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Old 25-04-2016, 21:07
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Martin Gillingham voiced the highlights of the 2 non-Sky Sports live semi finals on European Rugby Special
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Old 25-04-2016, 22:48
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Big news Stateside, as Mike Tirico is leaving ESPN for NBC. He'll be leaving his NBA, golf, and Monday Night Football gigs (among other tasks) but will be the commentator for NBC's new Thursday Night NFL package. Other roles will be disclosed in due time, but he'll likely be a major part of NBC's golf and Olympics coverage.

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/D...25/Tirico.aspx
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Old 25-04-2016, 22:54
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Main comms were Ted Lowe, Clive Everton and Jack Kanham with John Spencer, Rex Williams, Ray Edmonds, Jim Meadowcroft and then JV, Dennis, Willie etc
I really liked Ray Edmonds' commentary. His voice was just perfect for the job. He also knew when to let the pictures speak for themselves.
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Old 26-04-2016, 10:39
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I really liked Ray Edmonds' commentary. His voice was just perfect for the job. He also knew when to let the pictures speak for themselves.
I seem to remember Ted Lowe also commentated for ITV when they first started covering snooker tournaments but he was soon replaced by John Pullman.
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Old 27-04-2016, 01:26
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Big news Stateside, as Mike Tirico is leaving ESPN for NBC. He'll be leaving his NBA, golf, and Monday Night Football gigs (among other tasks) but will be the commentator for NBC's new Thursday Night NFL package. Other roles will be disclosed in due time, but he'll likely be a major part of NBC's golf and Olympics coverage.

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/D...25/Tirico.aspx
Thanks for highlighting this, I'd missed this news before I read your post. Mike Tirico had a very big presence across ESPN's TV and radio output, so it'll be interesting to see who succeeds him in his various roles there.
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Old 29-04-2016, 16:58
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2016 Tour de Yorkshire: Stage 1 (Beverley to Settle) (ITV4)

Gary Imlach presenting alongside Chris Boardman.

Commentary from Ned Boulting and David Millar.
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Old 30-04-2016, 07:59
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I seem to remember Ted Lowe also commentated for ITV when they first started covering snooker tournaments but he was soon replaced by John Pullman.
He did yes, if you look on YouTube there are many snooker matches from the 70s and 80s on there and yes, Ted did the commentary for both.

I was a Ray Edmonds fan too.
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Old 30-04-2016, 11:13
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Even though he won't be doing the Olympics for either the BBC or OBS I am informed that Barry Davies will at least be doing Wimbledon for the Beeb this year
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Old 30-04-2016, 17:00
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Guinness Pro12 – Saturday 30 April (BBC Two Wales)

Round 21 – Cardiff Blues v Ospreys (Judgement Day / Dydd Y Farn)

Ross Harries at the Principality Stadium with Martyn Williams and Shane Williams.

Commentators: Gareth Charles & Jonathan Davies

Analyst: Phil Davies

Reporter: Phil Steele

No Welsh-language commentary available on this one as far as I can work out. Final Score is on the Red Button UK-wide.


Guinness Pro12 – Saturday 30 April (S4C)

Round 21 – Newport Gwent Dragons v Scarlets (Dydd Y Farn / Judgement Day)

Gareth Roberts at the Principality Stadium with Deiniol Jones and Shane Williams.

Commentators: Cennydd Davies & Gwyn Jones

English-Language Commentators (Red Button): Andy Moore & Ceri Sweeney

Reporter: Catrin Heledd, with Andrew Coombs
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Old 01-05-2016, 15:33
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Sunday 8 May- Rugby Union on RTE2

Cork Constitution v Clontarf- Joanne Cantwell is joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan to present. With commentary by Hugh Cahill and Alan Quinlan.
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Old 01-05-2016, 20:23
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Saturday 7 May- Rugby Union on BBC2 NI

Ospreys v Ulster- Presented by Stephen Watson, with commentary by Jim Neilly and Tony McWhirter, and analysis from Andy Ward.
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Old 01-05-2016, 20:58
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Aviva Premiership Rugby – Friday 29 April (BT Sport 1)

Round 21 – Sale Sharks v Gloucester

Sarra Elgan at the AJ Bell Stadium with James Simpson-Daniel, Ben Kay and Josh Beaumont.

Commentators: Alastair Eykyn, Ben Kay & James-Simpson-Daniel

Reporter: Tim Cocker


Aviva Premiership Rugby – Saturday 30 April (BT Sport 1)

Round 21 – Northampton Saints v Bath

Martin Bayfield at Franklin’s Gardens with Ugo Monye, Lawrence Dallaglio and Stuart Hooper.

Commentators: Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio & Ugo Monye

Reporter: Chris Hollins


Aviva Premiership Rugby – Sunday 1 May (BT Sport)

Craig Doyle in the studio with Lawrence Dallaglio and Danny Cipriani.

Round 21 – Exeter Chiefs v Wasps (BT Sport 2 / BT Sport Showcase)

Commentators: Alastair Eykyn, Alex Corbisiero & Ugo Monye

Reporter: Sarra Elgan

Round 21 – Saracens v Newcastle Falcons (BT Sport 1)

Commentators: Nick Mullins, Ben Kay & Austin Healey

Reporter: Martin Bayfield

Tim Cocker also reporting from London Irish v Harlequins, with Austin keeping an eye on events there in the usual last round style. They have potentially got an extra game that they could show, so I'm almost surprised they didn't show Irish-Quins live in full on BT Sport 2.


Aviva Premiership Rugby – Sunday 1 May (ITV)

Round 21 Highlights

Mark Durden-Smith at the Madejski Stadium with David Flatman.

SAL v BTH (rescheduled R9 game): Richard Henwood (reporting)
LEIC v WOR: Jonathan Harris-Bass

NOR v BTH: Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio & Ugo Monye (as BT Sport)
SAL v GLO: Richard Henwood (reporting)

EXE v WAS: Alastair Eykyn, Alex Corbisiero & Ugo Monye (as BT Sport)

LIR v HAR: Martin Gillingham
SAR v NEW: Richard Henwood (reporting)

Other full-match commentaries on premiershiprugby.tv:
SAL v BTH: Charlie Brougham
SAL v GLO: Alastair Eykyn, Ben Kay & James-Simpson-Daniel (as BT Sport)
SAR v NEW: Nick Mullins, Ben Kay & Austin Healey (as BT Sport)
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Old 01-05-2016, 20:59
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Next week's Premiership picks are Harlequins v Exeter (BTS1) and Gloucester v Northampton (BTS2).
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