2024 World Championships - Where are you watching?

[Sai Bon]

Just did a quick google search and it looks like the BBC are showing live coverage online , looks like I wasted my holidays, either that or I will have to watch the coverage on mute .

What's so bad about BBC commentary?

 

[CelticRose22]

Just did a quick google search and it looks like the BBC are showing live coverage online , looks like I wasted my holidays, either that or I will have to watch the coverage on mute .

Have you got a link to this? I didn't find anything when I searched earlier on the website and i-player - it can be difficult to find stuff when they're streaming online

 

[thatdarncat]

What's so bad about BBC commentary?

The women who partners Robin Cousins, know nothing about skating, does no research and just says really vapid comments like figure skating is some kind of novelty sport.

 

[thatdarncat]

Have you got a link to this? I didn't find anything when I searched earlier on the website and i-player - it can be difficult to find stuff when they're streaming online

BBC Winter Sports - Live Winter Sports on BBC Sport TV Schedule

BBC Winter Sports coverage, fixtures & TV schedule - View complete listings of all upcoming live Winter Sports on BBC Sport.

www.wheresthematch.com

 

[FlossieH]

What's so bad about BBC commentary?

Despite having commentated on it for years, she doesn't know owt about figure skating and takes great pride in her lack of knowledge. It is all a big joke to her and that attitude really riles me. She doesn't ever do any basic research and doesn't retain any information or knowledge from one year to the next. We aren't asking her to be an expert - just to treat our sport with a bit of respect.

 

[FlossieH]

Yay, I've just looked at the ISU youtube page and the links for the streams are there: https://www.youtube.com/@SkatingISU/streams

@thatdarncat I think we might be saved!

 

[Ruthypegs]

Despite having commentated on it for years, she doesn't know owt about figure skating and takes great pride in her lack of knowledge. It is all a big joke to her and that attitude really riles me. She doesn't ever do any basic research and doesn't retain any information or knowledge from one year to the next. We aren't asking her to be an expert - just to treat our sport with a bit of respect.

Agree absolutely. The BBC wouldn't accept this standard of professionalism in the commentary for any other sport, e.g. football.

Robin Cousins is very knowledgeable - I wonder how he feels being paired every time with someone who shows no interest in his passion?

 

[CelticRose22]

Thanks. I have found their Red Button listings now.

Red Button One - Schedules, Thursday 21 March 2024

This is the daily broadcast schedule for Red Button One

www.bbc.co.uk

BBC Winter Sports - Live Winter Sports on BBC Sport TV Schedule

BBC Winter Sports coverage, fixtures & TV schedule - View complete listings of all upcoming live Winter Sports on BBC Sport.

www.wheresthematch.com

 

[labgoat]

Yay, I've just looked at the ISU youtube page and the links for the streams are there: https://www.youtube.com/@SkatingISU/streams

@thatdarncat I think we might be saved!

I have added the specific ISU links in the rewatch using SWE

 

[hop456]

Yay, I've just looked at the ISU youtube page and the links for the streams are there: https://www.youtube.com/@SkatingISU/streams

@thatdarncat I think we might be saved!

PHEW!

 

[thatdarncat]

Yay, I've just looked at the ISU youtube page and the links for the streams are there: https://www.youtube.com/@SkatingISU/streams

@thatdarncat I think we might be saved!

I hope so, fingers crossed

 

[thatdarncat]

Agree absolutely. The BBC wouldn't accept this standard of professionalism in the commentary for any other sport, e.g. football.

Robin Cousins is very knowledgeable - I wonder how he feels being paired every time with someone who shows no interest in his passion?

Robin could easily commentate on his own, he must have a lot of patience to put up with her lack of professionalism. When Barry Davies used to accompany Robin, despite not being a skating expert he did his research.

I also feel like the BBC's professionalism in sport in general is not what it was sadly.

 

[saine]

CBC Sports English links are up.

Pairs Short - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313959491844
Women's Short - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313957955962
Men's Short - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313960003849
Pairs Free - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313962051552
Rhythm Dance - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313960515748
Women's Free - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313962051564
Free Dance - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313959491981
Men's Free - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313960003909
Gala - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2313963075658

CBC Sports Presents (I think this will be the CBC broadcast version instead of the ISU streams):
Day One - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2314155075659
Day Two - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2314151491648
Day Three - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2314155075936
Day Four - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2314177091751
Day Five - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2314181187608

CBC Sports Late Night (March 24 12:30 AM, not sure if the time is showing me ET or CT?) - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2314181699513

I guess I'll be watching on CBC Gem since the Youtube streams aren't showing up. I think CBC streamed it on Youtube last year, but I couldn't see anything in their upcoming streams on the CBC Sports Youtube channel.

 

[skatingguy]

ISU YouTube Livestreams

Wednesday March 20
Pairs Short Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz-yllq9xNA
Women Short Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NMaz8chicw

Thursday March 21
Men Short Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oneGv9svuk
Pairs Free Skate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcG_LcHnfmg

Friday March 22
Ice Dance Rhythm Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9vZN8iAqHw
Women Free Skating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQgb28Pnpss

Saturday March 23
Ice Dance Free Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eOxqT66_70
Men Free Skating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pYg-jijaio

 

[Sai Bon]

Despite having commentated on it for years, she doesn't know owt about figure skating and takes great pride in her lack of knowledge. It is all a big joke to her and that attitude really riles me. She doesn't ever do any basic research and doesn't retain any information or knowledge from one year to the next. We aren't asking her to be an expert - just to treat our sport with a bit of respect.

That's pretty poor for the BBC, though I guess they can't afford to pay for two knowledgeable commentators.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

This is probably the shortest one of these TV Schedule posts that I have ever done. But, that’s what happens when Eurosport loses the rights and the BBC only shows LIVE coverage of the Frees.

And it is just the LIVE coverage of the Frees. There are no repeats on the Red Button channel, or highlights on BBC2 on the Sunday this year.

Also, I can’t remember the last time that we had a Senior World Championships without the clocks changing during them. This year, it is the week after Senior Worlds that we go onto Daylight Saving Time.

If only it would work out that way every year. It would make things a lot simpler for everybody…

Not long to go now. Despite what the BBC may think, the action starts tomorrow afternoon.

Hopefully the ISU YouTube Channel will stay clear, and we will be able to watch the whole event there.

CaroLiza_fan


BBC Red Button 1 (i.e. Standard Definition) is available via:

Digital terrestrial (UK only): Ch. 601 on Freeview


BBC Red Button 1 HD is available via:

Digital cable (UK only): Ch. 991 on Virgin Media UK
Digital satellite (UK only): Ch. 970 on Freesat
Digital satellite (Europe): Ch. 970 on SkyDigital

Astra 28.2E, Transponder 46 (10.788V. DVB-S2 8PSK. MBaud 23,000. FEC 3/4)​

BBC (All times GMT)

Thursday 21st March 2024
BBC RB1 21:45 – 02:00 Pairs Free LIVE

Friday 22nd March 2024
BBC RB1 22:05 – 02:00 Ladies Free LIVE

Saturday 23rd March 2024
BBC RB1 19:00 – 02:00 GMT Free Dance and Men’s Free LIVE

 

[Winnie_20]

Youtube streams appear to be geoblocked for the Netherlands, so for those used to becoming honorary Dutchies during championships, I would suggest visiting the fair country of Sweden (or any other that works) instead.

I don’t know why it’s geoblocked, though, unless the NOS are livestreaming it (just like Euros), but that seems very unlikely.

 

[dorispulaski]

The ISU feels this info is helpful:

Europe

https://isu.org/figure-skating/media/wtw#europe

Asia

Where to watch Figure Skating

The International Skating Union is the international sport federation administering Ice Skating sports throughout the world.

isu.org

North America

Where to watch Figure Skating

The International Skating Union is the international sport federation administering Ice Skating sports throughout the world.

isu.org

Oceania

Where to watch Figure Skating

The International Skating Union is the international sport federation administering Ice Skating sports throughout the world.

isu.org

Central and South America

Where to watch Figure Skating

The International Skating Union is the international sport federation administering Ice Skating sports throughout the world.

isu.org

 

[thatdarncat]

That's pretty poor for the BBC, though I guess they can't afford to pay for two knowledgeable commentators.

I don't think it is a money issue, just the BBC in general are not what they were, they just seem to be poorly managed these days.

 

[ramurphy2005]

From Jackie: Tonia Kwiatkowski is joining Mark on the ISU feed.