London International Horse Show 2011 live on BBC & Eurosport

December 3, 2011   ·   0 Comments

Television coverage for the 2011 London International Horse Show from Olympia (14 – 19 December 2011), has been increased to include continued support from Eurosport and extended scheduling from the BBC, making this year’s coverage the most high profile yet.

Following a successful couple of years as the official broadcasters for Olympia The London International Horse Show, major coverage highlights from the BBC and Eurosport will include :

• The Alltech Puissance Highlights, transmitting on BBC One on Saturday 17 December (1pm – 2pm) and BBC’s Red Button Live service on Friday 16 December (9pm – 10pm)

• LIVE coverage of Rolex FEI World Cup^TM Jumping Qualifier, on BBC2 on Sunday 18 December (3pm – 5pm);

• The Olympia Grand Prix Highlights on BBC 2, from 1pm on Tuesday 20 December, as well as LIVE on British Eurosport on Monday 19 December (9pm – 10.30pm).

• Once again, The Reem Acra FEI World Cup^TM Dressage Qualifier will be broadcast LIVE through the BBC’s Red Button Live service, as well as British Eurosport on Wednesday 14 December (8pm – 10.30pm).

• Other confirmed TV coverage will include; The Santa Stakes, transmitting LIVE on British Eurosport and Eurosport Live on Saturday 17 December (9pm – 10.25pm)

• The H&M Ivy Stakes, LIVE on British Eurosport on Sunday 18 December (9pm – 10.30pm), and the Full Olympia evening performance including displays and finale LIVE through the BBC’s Red Button Live service on Monday 19 December (6.45pm – 10.40pm).

Simon Books-Ward, Event Director and Producer, said: “This is a really big year for Olympia, and the continued and extended support from BBC and Eurosport is testament to the importance of equestrian events within today’s sporting calendar. We are thrilled that, with this broadcast support, Olympia will be screened in more homes than ever before – and we urge people everywhere to tune in to catch the action.”

Full Broadcast Schedule

BBC

Wednesday 14 December: 8pm – 10.30pm BBC Red Button Live – The Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifier 

Friday 15 December: 9pm – 10.30pm – BBC Red Button Live – The Alltech Puissance

Saturday 17 December: 1.30pm – 2.25pm – BBC One – The Alltech Puissance Highlights presented by Clare Balding

Sunday 18 December: 3pm – 5.05pm – BBC 2 Live – Rolex FEI World Cup™Jumping Qualifier supported by H&M presented by Clare Balding

Monday 19 December: 6.45pm – 10.40pm – BBC Red Button Live – Full Olympia evening performance including displays and finale

Tuesday 20 December: 1pm – BBC 2 – The Olympia Grand Prix Highlights presented by Clare Balding

British Eurosport

Wednesday 14 December: 9pm – 10.30pm – The Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifier 

Saturday 17 December: 9pm – 10.30pm – Santa Stakes

Sunday 18 December: 9.15pm – 10.30pm – The H&M Ivy Stakes

Monday 19 December: 9pm – 10.30pm – The Olympia Grand Prix

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