Glasgow 2014 Television Coverage on the BBC
With more than 300 hours of network coverage over 11 days of world-class sporting action, the BBC brings unrivalled access of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and integrated Para-sports programme to television audiences.
Beginning with the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday 23 July, Huw Edwards and Hazel Irvine will bring live commentary from Celtic Park on BBC One and BBC One HD as the Games festivities get underway.
Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, Hazel Irvine will lead the daily coverage across BBC One and BBC One HD. They are joined by a team of expert commentators and former Olympic champions including, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Michael Johnson, Rebecca Adlington, Denise Lewis, Beth Tweddle, Sir Chris Hoy, Paula Radcliffe and Jonathan Davies.
From Thursday 24 July and for the duration of the competition, early morning viewers will wake up to BBC Breakfast live from studio on the banks of the River Clyde on BBC One and BBC One HD. Mishal Husain then presents the morning action from 09:00-12:00, guiding viewers across the city to the many iconic venues being used for the numerous sporting events.
As the live action continues, Jason Mohammad presents the early afternoon coverage from 12:00–15:00 followed by Hazel Irvine, 15:00–19:00. They will be joined by fellow presenters, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, Matt Baker, John Inverdale and Jonathan Edwards, live from various locations and bringing all the latest news and action across Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Boxing and Cycling.
Gary Lineker welcomes viewers to the evening show where he will discuss the day’s activity and leading news stories between 19:00 and 22:30 before Mark Chapman and Clare Balding bring together all the daily sport and late night events with ‘Today at the Games’ from 22:40–23:40. The Highlights programme will also be available to watch again on BBC iPlayer for up to a week after broadcast.
Over on BBC Three and BBC Three HD a combination of Dougie Vipond, Lee McKenzie and Manish Bhasin will welcome morning viewers from 09:00 and take them through the afternoon up to 19:00. Dan Walker will anchor the channel in the evening between 19:00-22:00 bringing all the days reaction and discussion as the drama unfolds.
The BBC schedule
All schedules are subject to change
Wednesday 23 July, BBC One and BBC One HD
Coverage begins with the Opening Ceremony from Celtic Park presented by Gary Lineker and Clare Balding with commentary from Huw Edwards and Hazel Irvine.
From Thursday 24 July 2014 and for the duration of the Commonwealth Games the BBC One and BBC HD and BBC Three and BBC Three HD schedule is as follows:
BBC One and BBC One HD
06:00-09:00: BBC Breakfast
09:00-12:00: Mishal Husain
12:00 – 15:00: Jason Mohammad
15:00 – 19:00: Hazel Irvine
19:00-22:30: Gary Lineker
22:40-23:40: Mark Chapman and Clare Balding (Today at the Games)
(There will be live presentation throughout the day from key venues with Clare Balding Gabby Logan, Matt Baker, John Inverdale and Jonathan Davies)
BBC Three and BBC Three HD
09:00-19:00: Dougie Vipond or Lee Mackenzie or Manish Bhasin
19:00-22:00: Dan Walker
