Wimbledon 2014
Over 17 million people watched the BBC’s coverage of Andy Murray’s victory in last year’s Wimbledon men’s final and the magic of Wimbledon is back this summer across the BBC from 23 June-6 July, with unrivalled coverage across television, radio and digital with Sue Barker (BBC One, BBC One HD, BBC Two and BBC Two HD) and Clare Balding (BBC Radio 5 live).
Published: 3 June 2014
- Reigning ladies Champion Marion Bartoli and British number one Laura Robson join the BBC team
- 12-time Grand Slam champion Jimmy Connors returns for television
- 150 hours of TV coverage, all the action on Radio 5 live and the biggest ever digital offer, with up to 12 live streams
- Top commentary line-up includes Tracy Austin, Pat Cash, Lindsay Davenport, Tim Henman, Goran Ivanisevic, Richard Krajicek, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Mary Pierce, Virginia Wade and many more
Over 17 million people watched the BBC’s coverage of Andy Murray’s victory in last year’s Wimbledon men’s final and the magic of Wimbledon is back this summer across the BBC from 23 June-6 July, with unrivalled coverage across television, radio and digital with Sue Barker (BBC One, BBC One HD, BBC Two and BBC Two HD) and Clare Balding (BBC Radio 5 live).
New for 2014 the current ladies champion Marion Bartoli brings her unique insight to the BBC team and will be working across television and radio throughout the fortnight. She’ll be joined by British number one, Laura Robson.
Forty years since claiming his first Wimbledon title, Jimmy Connors returns to the BBC television line-up. He joins an expert field of Wimbledon regulars, including: Tracy Austin, Pat Cash, Lindsay Davenport, Peter Fleming, Tim Henman, Anne Keothavong, John Lloyd, John McEnroe, Sam Smith and Virginia Wade.
After making her BBC Wimbledon commentary team debut last year, Martina Navratilova is back for 2014. Martina, who has 20 Wimbledon titles, will commentate for television and 5 live throughout the fortnight.
Sue Barker is in the driving seat for BBC television, returning for her 21st consecutive Wimbledon, where she’ll lead 150 hours of coverage across 13 days of world-class tennis. John Inverdale will present the ever-popular Today at Wimbledon programme each evening on BBC Two and BBC Two HD.
Clare Balding heads up Radio 5 live’s coverage, as she makes a welcome return to The Wimbledon Championships. Clare will be live from the All England Club daily from midday. Tennis correspondent Russell Fuller leads the radio commentary team which includes Mary Pierce, Goran Ivanisevic, Richard Krajicek, Jana Novotna and Nick Bollettieri and, new for 2014, Serena Williams’ current coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Eleanor Oldroyd will be live from Centre Court each morning for 5 live Breakfast, bringing all the build-up to the day’s play, plus the latest news and special guests.
BBC Sport’s digital coverage will be biggest ever for Wimbledon, with up to 12 live streams – more than ever before – available across any device.
BBC Sport’s dedicated Wimbledon live coverage page, available at bbc.co.uk/sport, will combine the BBC's full selection of live video streams, radio, rolling highlights, text commentary and live votes. Here audiences can join the conversation with all the best comments and opinions from across social media, email and SMS, alongside those from BBC Sport's expert reporters and pundits.
The BBC Sport website will also offer a range of features, including a column from Andy Murray in the build-up to the tournament, alongside all the latest news, analysis, draws, order of play, live scores and results. The site will also offer highlights, full match replays and video clips.
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