From the Avengers of miserable co-commentary to a genuine broadcasting innovation, the scores are in for this summer's broadcasting wars
From the Avengers of miserable co-commentary to a genuine broadcasting innovation, the scores are in for this summer's broadcasting warsThat is, of course, until Sunday. As always, the final will be aired on both ITV and BBC, and Auntie will inevitably gain at least three-quarters of the eyeballs. For theBut in 2024, that just shouldn’t be the case. Over the past month, the BBC’s punditry on England games and the wider tournament has been overwhelmingly disappointing.
Their commentary has been largely on brand – efficient and effective – but they assembled the Avengers of miserable co-commentary. Alan Shearer doesn’t carry off rage as easily as Roy Keane. Jermaine Jenas is such an inoffensive co-comm it’s hard to say anything about him at all. This fuses into something rather discordant and uncomfortable, with Fabregas and Rooney the only standout performers. If 81 per cent of the viewership tunes into the BBC on Sunday evening, expect them to be disappointed.
Their commentary was largely excellent, even if they sent Clive Tyldesley home too early. Sam Matterface continues to prune his Partridgean edges and Seb Hutchinson is blessed with one of the best voices in the gantry. All-in-all, this produced a far more enjoyable and informative broadcasting experience which should be first-choice across the nation on Sunday.Donald Trump shot: FBI treating shooting as an assassination attempt on former president
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Euro 2024: Meet the BBC and ITV presenters, pundits and commentatorsThe TV squads for Germany have been revealed.
Read more »
Gary Lineker aims jab at ITV over Euro 2024 coverage amid broadcast rivalry with BBCBBC anchor Gary Lineker aimed a jab at ITV over their Euro 2024 coverage.
Read more »
BBC presenter Gabby Logan takes brutal swipe at ITV's coverage of Euro 2024The BBC Sport presenter brutally mocked ITV's set in Germany
Read more »
24 Proms programmes to be broadcast on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer this summerThis summer, the BBC will broadcast 24 programmes across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, alongside radio channels and BBC Sounds
Read more »
ITV slammed by fans for 'embarrassing' decision ahead of Euro 2024 clash between Germany and DenmarkLegendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley is set to commentate his final ever match for ITV this weekend.
Read more »
ITV announce pundit has 'withdrawn' from role midway through Euro 2024 despite impressing fansThe ITV pundit will not cover any more matches at Euro 2024.
Read more »