09/06/2010
BBC Alba Secures Exclusive Rights
BBC's Gaelic Media Service has signed an exclusive deal to show live Magners League rugby in Scotland for the next four years.
The package of matches will see live Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors games return to our screens and provide a boost for rugby fans and the professional game in Scotland.
BBC Alba is committed to showing at least eight Edinburgh or Glasgow home matches per season, and has teamed up with Irish and Welsh broadcasters to also provide live coverage of selected away matches for both sides.
This allows BBC Alba to give unparalleled access to the country's professional sides, with one or occasionally two fixtures being shown on match weekends as Scottish teams visit Ireland, Wales and Italy throughout the campaign.
Home match production will be produced for BBC Alba by mneTV, with commentary in Gaelic along with trackside analysis and interviews in English. Most coverage of home matches is likely to be provided on Friday nights but will be confirmed in due course.
Announcement of the Magners League contract adds to the extensive sports package shown on the channel, with live Scottish league and cup football already featured recently plus live shinty to look forward to in the coming weeks and months.
Alan Esslemont, Head of Content for BBC Alba said: "I am delighted that BBC Alba has been able to secure live Magners League rugby in Scotland for the next four years.
"I believe the deal will be extremely fruitful for all concerned - fans, viewers, Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors, rugby in Scotland and also for the channel. Last season, our Scottish professional teams reached new levels of success in the Magners League and we look forward to supporting them as they embark on the new season ahead, through our exclusive live TV coverage.
"With full season coverage now on BBC Alba, the rugby will undoubtedly draw new viewers to the channel and we hope they will enjoy what we have to offer as we continue to demonstrate our commitment to both grassroots and professional Scottish sport."
(BMcN/GK)
The package of matches will see live Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors games return to our screens and provide a boost for rugby fans and the professional game in Scotland.
BBC Alba is committed to showing at least eight Edinburgh or Glasgow home matches per season, and has teamed up with Irish and Welsh broadcasters to also provide live coverage of selected away matches for both sides.
This allows BBC Alba to give unparalleled access to the country's professional sides, with one or occasionally two fixtures being shown on match weekends as Scottish teams visit Ireland, Wales and Italy throughout the campaign.
Home match production will be produced for BBC Alba by mneTV, with commentary in Gaelic along with trackside analysis and interviews in English. Most coverage of home matches is likely to be provided on Friday nights but will be confirmed in due course.
Announcement of the Magners League contract adds to the extensive sports package shown on the channel, with live Scottish league and cup football already featured recently plus live shinty to look forward to in the coming weeks and months.
Alan Esslemont, Head of Content for BBC Alba said: "I am delighted that BBC Alba has been able to secure live Magners League rugby in Scotland for the next four years.
"I believe the deal will be extremely fruitful for all concerned - fans, viewers, Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors, rugby in Scotland and also for the channel. Last season, our Scottish professional teams reached new levels of success in the Magners League and we look forward to supporting them as they embark on the new season ahead, through our exclusive live TV coverage.
"With full season coverage now on BBC Alba, the rugby will undoubtedly draw new viewers to the channel and we hope they will enjoy what we have to offer as we continue to demonstrate our commitment to both grassroots and professional Scottish sport."
(BMcN/GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 June 2011
3D Wimbledon Action Starts Today
Wimbledon is being broadcast on the BBC in 3D for the first time as the station continues to bring viewers all the colour and action, live and exclusive of the 2011 Championships.
3D Wimbledon Action Starts Today
Wimbledon is being broadcast on the BBC in 3D for the first time as the station continues to bring viewers all the colour and action, live and exclusive of the 2011 Championships.
16 March 2012
BBC To Move Forward With Paid Download Service
The BBC's director of archive content Roly Keating has said viewers are “very comfortable” with the corporations plans to launch an iTunes-style download service.
BBC To Move Forward With Paid Download Service
The BBC's director of archive content Roly Keating has said viewers are “very comfortable” with the corporations plans to launch an iTunes-style download service.
09 August 2011
BBC Launches New BBC iPlayer For TV
The BBC has launched a new version of BBC iPlayer for TV. For the first time, BBC iPlayer on TV is personalised, specifically designed for the living room, and easy to use. The new version gives audiences the control they want directly on the TV, in a design custom-built for the living room, so the BBC iPlayer experience feels just like TV.
BBC Launches New BBC iPlayer For TV
The BBC has launched a new version of BBC iPlayer for TV. For the first time, BBC iPlayer on TV is personalised, specifically designed for the living room, and easy to use. The new version gives audiences the control they want directly on the TV, in a design custom-built for the living room, so the BBC iPlayer experience feels just like TV.
27 May 2011
Trust Launches Review Of BBC News Channel And BBC Parliament
The BBC Trust has launched its service review of BBC Parliament and BBC News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews. The review will look at the current performance of BBC Parliament and the News Channel - including the stations' quality, distinctiveness and value for money - and the BBC's future plans for the services.
Trust Launches Review Of BBC News Channel And BBC Parliament
The BBC Trust has launched its service review of BBC Parliament and BBC News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews. The review will look at the current performance of BBC Parliament and the News Channel - including the stations' quality, distinctiveness and value for money - and the BBC's future plans for the services.
14 May 2004
BBC Four chief moves across to head up BBC Two
BBC Director of Television Jana Bennett has announced the appointment of Roly Keating as the new Controller of BBC Two. Keating, currently the Controller of BBC Four, will take up his new role in June when he becomes Jana Bennett's first channel controller appointment.
BBC Four chief moves across to head up BBC Two
BBC Director of Television Jana Bennett has announced the appointment of Roly Keating as the new Controller of BBC Two. Keating, currently the Controller of BBC Four, will take up his new role in June when he becomes Jana Bennett's first channel controller appointment.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.