BBC/shocking coverage tonight of games,

[BONDY LAD]

Firstly they completely missed the final sprint between gb and Poland in the 4x400 metres all we got was the commentary,and a picture of the finishing line,no action?... then usain bolt may have well not been there as the BBC went off on something else, or is it just me?, bondy.

[AlisonB]

I agree - quite unusual for them I think, as IMHO opinion their coverage is good normally.

[marciehatter]

Just as with the Olympics, the BBC do not provide the TV coverage, they are just showing what the IAAF are presenting them with - so the relay cock up was not theirs.

In actual fact it's an ITV company providing the pictures for the IAAF to all the broadcasters around the world.

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[Nettings]

Agree about the 4 x 400 but I think Beeb had no choice re Usian as the "stadium" were doing the coverage of his farewell - Ewan Thomas was getting all the athletes first as part of the stadium team. EDIT - I stand corrected the IAAF xx

I think the Beeb were hoping Usian would come into their studio (Gabby mentioned it earlier).

[Loftus]

Originally Posted by marciehatter

Just as with the Olympics, the BBC do not provide the TV coverage, they are just showing what the IAAF are presenting them with - so the relay cock up was not theirs.

In actual fact it's an ITV company providing the pictures for the IAAF to all the broadcasters around the world.

iaaf/news/press-rele...-venture-produ

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Not ITN Productions yet, the contract doesn't start until next year. These championships are being produced by Sunset and Vine.

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