05 May 2008

Over the top?

I enjoy football on TV. But I recognise that some do not. This seems excessive:
Between June 7, when the tournament kicks off with joint hosts Switzerland playing Czech Republic, and the final on June 29, the two channels will show 27 live games on BBC1 or ITV1, plus a further four on the digital channels BBC3 and ITV4.
Of those, 23 will kick off at 7.45pm in the middle of prime time, necessitating the rescheduling of soaps and other shows.

Thus, during a period of 23 days, 31 matches will be shown, with the vast majority on the major terrestrial channels.

Incidentally, I gather that we are supporting Poland.

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