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Sports Commentators (non-football) (Part 2)
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sporter92
20-02-2012
Boxing - Channel 5 & Channel 5 HD
Kid Galahad v Jason Booth & Chris Eubank Jr. v Jason Ball

Presenter: Mark Pougatch
Commentators: Dave Farrar & Dave 'Boy' McAuley
Reporter: Joe Tidy

Before the fights they began they also had Tyson Fury & Mick Hennessy with Pougatch where they revealed Fury will fight Martin Rogan at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on the 14th April which will also be live on Channel 5.
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UK Indoor Grand Prix Athletics - BBC One & BBC One HD

Presenter: Jonathan Edwards
With: Denise Lewis & Colin Jackson
Commentators: Steve Cram, Paul Dickinson & Ron McIntosh.
Reporter: Phil Jones
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Track Cycling World Cup - BBC Two & BBC HD

Presenter: Jake Humphrey
With: Chris Boardman (Day 1), Dani King (Day 2), Lizzie Armitstead (Day 3)
Commentators: Hugh Porter & Chris Boardman
Reporter: Jill Douglas

Jake was presenting Cycling on the BBC for the 1st time as he will be presenting from the Velodrome for the Olympics on BBC One as part of their afternoon coverage as well as presenting on BBC Three in the evening.
The Difference
20-02-2012
Sunday 19th February - BBC Two Wales and BBCi

Snooker: Welsh Open Final, Mark Selby v Ding Junhui

Ashleigh Crowter presented from the Newport Centre alongside Darren Morgan and Dominic Dale

Evening session commentators:
Frame 9 to 12: Terry Griffiths and Dominic Dale
Frame 13 to the end: Willie Thorne and Darren Morgan

MC and interviewer: Rob Walker

Don't know who commentated on the afternoon session of the final as that hasn't been uploaded to the IPlayer, but it will have been a combination of the four listed.
The Difference
21-02-2012
Saturday 18th February - BoxNation

WBC Heavyweight Championship: Vitali Klitschko v Dereck Chisora

Jim Rosenthal presented from the Olympiahalle, Munich alongside Steve Bunce and David Haye

Commentators: John Rawling and Paul Smith

John Rawling conducted BoxNation's post-fight interviews with Chisora, Frank Warren and Klitschko in the ring. They also took German host broadcaster RTL's initial post-fight interview with Chisora, which was conducted in English by Kai Ebel.

Going by the clips I've found of the fight on YouTube, I think Paul Dempsey was commentating on their showing of Saturday's WBA Interim Super Middleweight Championship bout, Brian Magee v Rudy Markussen, from the Brondby Hallen in Denmark.
chrisfinch
22-02-2012
Originally Posted by The Difference:
“Saturday 18th February - BoxNation

WBC Heavyweight Championship: Vitali Klitschko v Dereck Chisora

Jim Rosenthal presented from the Olympiahalle, Munich alongside Steve Bunce and David Haye

Commentators: John Rawling and Paul Smith

John Rawling conducted BoxNation's post-fight interviews with Chisora, Frank Warren and Klitschko in the ring. They also took German host broadcaster RTL's initial post-fight interview with Chisora, which was conducted in English by Kai Ebel.

Going by the clips I've found of the fight on YouTube, I think Paul Dempsey was commentating on their showing of Saturday's WBA Interim Super Middleweight Championship bout, Brian Magee v Rudy Markussen, from the Brondby Hallen in Denmark.”

Steve Lillis was BoxNation's roving reporter on the night. It wasn't Paul Dempsey commentating on the Magee fight, but an Irish chap I've heard doing continental boxing international feeds before but never found out what his name his. He doesn't sound a million miles away from Will Downing, but I'm pretty sure it's not him.
Darren Lethem
22-02-2012
Originally Posted by The Difference:
“Sunday 19th February - BBC Two Wales and BBCi

Snooker: Welsh Open Final, Mark Selby v Ding Junhui

Ashleigh Crowter presented from the Newport Centre alongside Darren Morgan and Dominic Dale

Evening session commentators:
Frame 9 to 12: Terry Griffiths and Dominic Dale
Frame 13 to the end: Willie Thorne and Darren Morgan

MC and interviewer: Rob Walker

Don't know who commentated on the afternoon session of the final as that hasn't been uploaded to the IPlayer, but it will have been a combination of the four listed.”

Afternoon was Willie and Darren frames 1-4 and Willie and Dominic frames 5-8
Darren Lethem
22-02-2012
Originally Posted by sporter92:
“Boxing - Channel 5 & Channel 5 HD
Kid Galahad v Jason Booth & Chris Eubank Jr. v Jason Ball

Presenter: Mark Pougatch
Commentators: Dave Farrar & Dave 'Boy' McAuley
Reporter: Joe Tidy

Before the fights they began they also had Tyson Fury & Mick Hennessy with Pougatch where they revealed Fury will fight Martin Rogan at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on the 14th April which will also be live on Channel 5.
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UK Indoor Grand Prix Athletics - BBC One & BBC One HD

Presenter: Jonathan Edwards
With: Denise Lewis & Colin Jackson
Commentators: Steve Cram, Paul Dickinson & Ron McIntosh.
Reporter: Phil Jones
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Track Cycling World Cup - BBC Two & BBC HD

Presenter: Jake Humphrey
With: Chris Boardman (Day 1), Dani King (Day 2), Lizzie Armitstead (Day 3)
Commentators: Hugh Porter & Chris Boardman
Reporter: Jill Douglas

Jake was presenting Cycling on the BBC for the 1st time as he will be presenting from the Velodrome for the Olympics on BBC One as part of their afternoon coverage as well as presenting on BBC Three in the evening.”

Jill Douglas demoted from Rugby Union and Cycling now
pakokelso93
22-02-2012
Wouldn't say Jill has been demoted from the Rugby. She has only ever been pitchside reporter there. On rare occasion she has presented coverage, usually as cover when Scotland played Italy etc in a dead-rubber
Darren Lethem
22-02-2012
Originally Posted by pakokelso93:
“Wouldn't say Jill has been demoted from the Rugby. She has only ever been pitchside reporter there. On rare occasion she has presented coverage, usually as cover when Scotland played Italy etc in a dead-rubber”

I disagree, she was a host along with John Inverdale and Craig Doyle, then Gabby comes along and she seems to go back to the touchline.
The Difference
22-02-2012
Originally Posted by chrisfinch:
“Steve Lillis was BoxNation's roving reporter on the night. It wasn't Paul Dempsey commentating on the Magee fight, but an Irish chap I've heard doing continental boxing international feeds before but never found out what his name his. He doesn't sound a million miles away from Will Downing, but I'm pretty sure it's not him.”

Thanks for the information. I had a look at Will Downing's Twitter feed and it wasn't him, as he usually tweets about the commentary jobs he is doing. In fact he was watching the fight on BoxNation wrote something similar to your post, that he recognised the voice but couldn't put a name to it.
Alex2606
22-02-2012
Originally Posted by Darren Lethem:
“I disagree, she was a host along with John Inverdale and Craig Doyle, then Gabby comes along and she seems to go back to the touchline.”

She also went back to being a bit more freelance, which I think had an effect on the Olympic front
sporter92
22-02-2012
Originally Posted by Darren Lethem:
“I disagree, she was a host along with John Inverdale and Craig Doyle, then Gabby comes along and she seems to go back to the touchline.”

I agree with Darren here that Gabby came in and she was demoted. Actually after Craig Doyle left BBC for ITV in 2007 it was Dan Walker that replaced him for some matches in 2008 and 2009.

Heres a question however - Does anyone think Jill Douglas presenting Celtic League Rugby for Setanta had any influence in her demotion?
Tony Yeboah
22-02-2012
The Super League Show- Round 3

Presented by Tanya Arnold, with Danny Maguire and Robbie Hunter-Paul.

Leeds v Manly- Dave Woods commentated
Huddersfield v Warrington- Dave Woods commentated
Hull KR v St Helens- Andy Giddings commentated
Catalans v Castleford- Andy Giddings reported
'Egg Chasers' featuring Huddersfield- Dave Woods commentated
Ian Cleverly
23-02-2012
Scarlets V Benetton Treviso (RaboDirect Pro 12 RU)

(S4C) Gareth Roberts hosting from Parc y Sgarlets with Derwyn Jones in the studio. Commentary from Huw Llewellyn Davies and Gwyn Jones (helpfully plugging the time Scrum V was to be on on Sunday, as he would be on it). Dot Davies is the pitchside reporter with Dafydd Jones, although Dot's umbrella is taking up more TV space than her, as it is that big. Wyn Gruffydd is solo commentator on English language duty.
shelsey93
24-02-2012
New Zealand v England - 2nd Women's Twenty20 International (Sunday 19th February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundit: Ebony Rainford-Brent

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team of Lesley Murdoch, Debbie Hockley and Katrina Keenan

Australia v India - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 7 (Sunday 19th February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Ian Harvey and Mark Butcher

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Ian Chappell, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

New Zealand v South Africa - 2nd Twenty20 International (Sunday 19th February)

No studio was used during the live coverage as it was on the Red Button only

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team of Simon Doull, Ian Smith, Mark Richardson, Craig McMillan and Barry Richards

Highlights were presented by Charles Colvile with Ian Harvey

India v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 8 (Tuesday 21st February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Ian Harvey and Mark Butcher

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

Pakistan v England - 4th ODI (Tuesday 21st February)

Presenter: David Gower
Pundits: Alec Stewart and Bob Willis

Commentary from Ten Sports team of Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, Aamir Sohail, Nasser Hussain, Nick Knight and Paul Allott

New Zealand v England - 3rd Women's Twenty20 International (Wednesday 22nd February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundit: Clare Connor

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team, as per 2nd Women's Twenty20 International

New Zealand v South Africa - 3rd Twenty20 International (Wednesday 22nd February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundits: Robert Key and Jeremy Coney

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team, as per 2nd Twenty20 International

Pakistan v England - 1st Twenty20 International (Thursday 23rd February)

Presenter: Ian Ward
Pundits: Robert Croft and Robert Key

Commentary from Ten Sports team of Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, Aamir Sohail, Nasser Hussain, David Lloyd and Nick Knight

Australia v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 9 (Friday 24th February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Dominic Cork and Ian Harvey

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Tom Moody, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas
realwales
24-02-2012
Originally Posted by shelsey93:
“New Zealand v England - 2nd Women's Twenty20 International (Sunday 19th February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundit: Ebony Rainford-Brent

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team of Lesley Murdoch, Debbie Hockley and Katrina Keenan

Australia v India - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 7 (Sunday 19th February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Ian Harvey and Mark Butcher

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Ian Chappell, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

New Zealand v South Africa - 2nd Twenty20 International (Sunday 19th February)

No studio was used during the live coverage as it was on the Red Button only

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team of Simon Doull, Ian Smith, Mark Richardson, Craig McMillan and Barry Richards

Highlights were presented by Charles Colvile with Ian Harvey

India v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 8 (Tuesday 21st February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Ian Harvey and Mark Butcher

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

Pakistan v England - 4th ODI (Tuesday 21st February)

Presenter: David Gower
Pundits: Alec Stewart and Bob Willis

Commentary from Ten Sports team of Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, Aamir Sohail, Nasser Hussain, Nick Knight and Paul Allott

New Zealand v England - 3rd Women's Twenty20 International (Wednesday 22nd February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundit: Clare Connor

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team, as per 2nd Women's Twenty20 International

New Zealand v South Africa - 3rd Twenty20 International (Wednesday 22nd February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundits: Robert Key and Jeremy Coney

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team, as per 2nd Twenty20 International

Pakistan v England - 1st Twenty20 International (Thursday 23rd February)

Presenter: Ian Ward
Pundits: Robert Croft and Robert Key

Commentary from Ten Sports team of Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, Aamir Sohail, Nasser Hussain, David Lloyd and Nick Knight

Australia v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 9 (Friday 24th February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Dominic Cork and Ian Harvey

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Tom Moody, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas”

I thought Richie Benaud had retired from commentary, and was now only doing studio-based interviews and features?
shelsey93
24-02-2012
Originally Posted by realwales:
“I thought Richie Benaud had retired from commentary, and was now only doing studio-based interviews and features?”

That was announced a few years back but never came to pass. Instead, he seems to be the 'third commentator' amongst the three on air at any one time, dropping in gems of analysis and anecdotes but not calling the actual deliveries in the way that he used to. He also perhaps does less stints than the others. But he is still a great, and at the age of 81, still exceptionally perceptive and makes well-thought out points all of the time. The only thing that is missing is the knighthood.
sporter92
24-02-2012
Ulster Rugby Live – BBC Two Northern Ireland
Ulster v Ospreys (Live from Ravenhill)

Presenter: Stephen Watson
With: Eddie O’Sullivan & Maurice Field
Commentators: Jim Neilly & Ryan Constable
Reporter: Gavin Andrews

Pro 12 Rugby Live – RTE Two & RTE Two HD
Munster v Cardiff Blues

Presenter: Daire O'Brien
With: Bernard Jackman & Donal Lenihan
Commentators: George Hamilton & Conor O’Shea

Unfortunately I have no details of Scrum V Live on BBC Wales as it wasn't available on the BBC Red Button on freeview tonight, instead the BBC Philarmonic Orchestra were playing sporting theme tunes with Colin Murray
Gordie10
25-02-2012
Originally Posted by shelsey93:
“Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team of Lesley Murdoch, Debbie Hockley and Katrina Keenan”

My God - these wittering women were SO annoying. They just never stopped babbling on - it was relentless. And their bias towards their beloved White Ferns was blatant (for example, raving about how great it was that they scored a single off the first ball - wow). I was surprised they didn't use at least some of their male counterparts for their coverage, like Sky do for their coverage of England women's matches in England, to give the commentary at least some sense of professionalism. Just as well England won all 3 games, to make viewing them bearable.

(Even my Kiwi sister-in-law doesn't like these female commentators, before anyone accuses me of sexism.)
Ian Cleverly
25-02-2012
Originally Posted by sporter92:
“Pro 12 Rugby Live – RTE Two
Munster v Cardiff Blues

Presenter: Daire O'Brien
With: Bernard Jackman & Donal Lenihan
Commentators: George Hamilton & Conor O’Shea

Unfortunately I have no details of Scrum V Live on BBC Wales as it wasn't available on the BBC Red Button on freeview tonight, instead the BBC Philarmonic Orchestra were playing sporting theme tunes with Colin Murray”

'twas Ross Harries, Robert Jones and Tom Shanklin in Llandaff, with commentary from Gareth Charles and Shane Horgan. Phil Steele and Paul Wallace were pitchside.

Ex-Ospreys coach Sean Holley was with Rick O'Shea in the 'Redzone'. Alun Jenkins a Derwyn Jones oedd yr sylwebbwyr gymraeg.
realwales
25-02-2012
Originally Posted by shelsey93:
“That was announced a few years back but never came to pass. Instead, he seems to be the 'third commentator' amongst the three on air at any one time, dropping in gems of analysis and anecdotes but not calling the actual deliveries in the way that he used to. He also perhaps does less stints than the others. But he is still a great, and at the age of 81, still exceptionally perceptive and makes well-thought out points all of the time. The only thing that is missing is the knighthood.”

Ah, thanks for the information. I was extremely grateful to Richie for what he wrote in the last edition of the News of the World about the importance of sub-editors. As a working journalist myself, it meant a lot to have a man of his calibre endorsing them in an era when such jobs are under threat. Richie had been with the NOTW for many, many decades.

I'm pleased that he's still working as a commentator, albeit in a reduced role.
Hayden
25-02-2012
Originally Posted by shelsey93:
“That was announced a few years back but never came to pass. Instead, he seems to be the 'third commentator' amongst the three on air at any one time, dropping in gems of analysis and anecdotes but not calling the actual deliveries in the way that he used to. He also perhaps does less stints than the others. But he is still a great, and at the age of 81, still exceptionally perceptive and makes well-thought out points all of the time. The only thing that is missing is the knighthood.”

Bill Lawry's role seems to have been reduced even more than Benauds.
Darren Lethem
25-02-2012
Ok, apologies for this - so sorry

But I am a bloke and its a bit blokey, but who do you think is the fittest of the 4 Rugby Union women that do the on field interviews ?

Sarra Elgin ? Jill Douglas ? Sonja McClaughlan ? Dot Davies ?

All 4 are excellent at their roles but who catches the eye the most ?
Ian Cleverly
25-02-2012
England V Wales (RBS Six Nations RU)

(S4C) Gareth Roberts hosting pitchside from Twickenham (before moving to their studio at half time) with Gareth Edwards, Nicky Robinson and Shane Williams, with commentary from Huw Llewellyn Davies and Gwyn Jones. Interviews were from Dot Davies. Brynmor Williams was analyst in the tactics truck.

With an hour from the end of the game until the programme finished, Huw and Gwyn stayed in their commentary position, and you could see to Gwyn's right the amount of space the BBC took up.
Tony Yeboah
25-02-2012
Originally Posted by Darren Lethem:
“Ok, apologies for this - so sorry

But I am a bloke and its a bit blokey, but who do you think is the fittest of the 4 Rugby Union women that do the on field interviews ?

Sarra Elgin ? Jill Douglas ? Sonja McClaughlan ? Dot Davies ?

All 4 are excellent at their roles but who catches the eye the most ?”

That is a terribly sexist question and has no place on this forum.

Dot Davies for me, very fit with a sexy voice.
Gordie10
26-02-2012
Originally Posted by Hayden:
“Bill Lawry's role seems to have been reduced even more than Benauds.”

You say that like it's a bad thing.
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