Olympics Coverage - History

[Jeffmister]

@triton

I asked a few days ago if there’s a web-browser version of the app. It was supposed to be at seven.com.au/olympics, but all that’s there is streams of the channels, not a selection of sports. I want to keep watching the road race while the rugby is on.

Click on ‘Live’ which then lists the Seven channels at the top then lists all the sports and if they’re live or when they’ll be live next

[Jeffmister]

Seems like when Sunrise is on, 7Two’s coverage will be hosted from the main studio instead of a voiceover. Todd was doing links this morning and just handed over to Jim

[triton]

Okay, thanks. The BBC iPlayer is detecting Hola so I’ve lost that option. The ‘Live’ link is hidden away inside the three-bar menu. I didn’t look in there.

[LeighF]

@spw68

Guys… Make sure you take some time to actually enjoy the games and the wealth of coverage being provided rather than obsessing about the set, watermarks or how many mistakes someone makes. Enjoy the Aussies representing their country.

Well said!

[JohnsonTV]

@WATV

who is the clown hosting 7two coverage

Jason Richardson from racing.com

[triton]

7Two is showing a replay of a rugby seven’s game now with ‘Live and Free’ up.

[Sully]

After reading all these comments, a few things…

1. Mel was most likely hired after her work on the BBL Cricket on Ch 10.

2. Ch 7 are very Melbourne-centric, certainly when it comes to sport. So why are we not surprised people like Bruce McAvaney, Hamish McLachlan, Todd Woodbridge & 2/3 of the production/commentary staff have flown from Melbourne?

3. If this SD/HD/Station switch across metro & regional Australia isn’t confusing enough… Why are Melbourne & Adelaide now getting Saturday Night AFL on the main channel, from this week?

[Chris]

@cmo

Well that bbc set above shits,on sevens. Every set I’ve seen is better than sevens. They’ve done some things well but there are some massive failures that are very obvious.

Do you seriously expect Seven to have anywhere near the budget as the BBC? We are 1/3 of the population size of the UK. Of course BBC and many other countries are going to have a far bigger budget as far bigger audience reach.

[cmo]

@LukeMovieMan

Ch 7 are very Melbourne-centric

That must be a relief.

[NewsWeary]

@LukeMovieMan

2. Ch 7 are very Melbourne-centric, certainly when it comes to sport. So why are we not surprised people like Bruce McAvaney, Hamish McLachlan, Todd Woodbridge & 2/3 of the production/commentary staff have flown from Melbourne?

Is Melbourne ahead on the medal tally, Luke? It would be remiss of you not to point that out if it is the case.

[Firetorch]

@NewsWeary

Is Melbourne ahead on the medal tally, Luke?

lol.

[Sully]

Big ratings yesterday / last night for the Olympics!

Even for Kylie Gillies’ arvo show (I take it that’s what “highlights” is)?

35% network share & Seven News whopping…

@TV.Cynic @Ryan

[Sully]

I was responding to people’s queries about the hosts, Mel, etc

[Abesty]

Switchover before Sunrise starts

[triton]

Another blot for Seven is they’ve shown a lot of tennis today - after I praised them for not showing any yesterday.

[Travis]

The Set is real except for the header. A Contact of mine just sent this photo of the set. Its set up at NEP Studios

[LeighF]

@Firetorch

Is Melbourne ahead on the medal tally, Luke?

Melbourne might be ahead on the medal tally but Sydney had the best Olympics ever!

[killy06]

What was this studio space used for previously?

[Travis]

@killy06

What was this studio space used for previously?

I have no idea. Thats all I’ve been given

[Nicholas]

I heard Ayr. Near Townsville have been doing well in the Olympics so far.
That BBC set looks fantastic.