Denise
Lewis takes part in the Commonwealth Games on the BBC
Olympic
Gold Medallist Denise Lewis joins the BBC Sport television team
to present the BBC's preview programme on the eve of the XVII Commonwealth
Games, Denise Lewis' Commonwealth Countdown (24 July, BBC
ONE, 10.45-11.45pm).
This
is the only opportunity for viewers to see Denise in Manchester
as she takes a break from her athletic career following the birth
of her daughter.
She
has vowed to be back to full fitness in time to compete at the World
Championships in 2003 and defend her Olympic title in Athens in
2004.
So
catch her while you can!
Dave
Gordon, BBC Sport Head of Major Events and Executive Editor, Commonwealth
Games, said: "Denise is one of Britain's most charismatic sports
stars and the BBC is very pleased that she's presenting this key
programme in the BBC's build up to the Commonwealth Games."
The
29-year-old, who won over British hearts and became the darling
of the Sydney Olympics with her superhuman performance in the heptathalon,
says of joining the BBC team: "Whilst I'd rather be on the
track defending my title, I am so delighted to have the opportunity
to play a part in the Games through the BBC's coverage.
"I
have been involved with M2002 for over a year now and have no doubt
that we will be hosting a magnificent event - the BBC will play
a key role in bringing the spirit of Manchester into the Nation's
homes and I am excited about being part of the team."
Also
joining the BBC Sport television team is Michael Johnson,
the most consistent and versatile sprinter to have ever sprinted.
Following
his insightful and widely acclaimed contribution to BBC Television's
coverage of the World Championships last year, Johnson rejoins the
team as an analyst, within Commonwealth Games Grandstand.
Johnson,
dubbed "Superman", remains the only man to have won both
the 200 and 400 metres at the World Championships and the Olympics,
and is still the fastest man in the world being the only man to
have gone under 44 seconds over 400 metres.
Of
rejoining the BBC Television team Johnson said: "To be a part
of the Commonwealth Games with the world-renowned BBC Sport team
is incredible.
"I
know the thrill of major competition only too well and I'll be looking
to bring my personal insight to bear on the performance of the athletes
competing at these Games, and the Europeans."
Dave
Gordon said: "Michael undoubtedly brings a unique perspective
to the coverage and we're looking forward to having someone of his
stature working with us again."
The
BBC is the exclusive broadcaster of the Commonwealth Games in the
UK, producing approximately 180 hours of tv coverage across BBC
ONE and BBC TWO plus an interactive service available to digital
television viewers.
The
BBC is also the Host Broadcaster providing international television
and radio coverage around the world to an estimated one billion
viewers.
On
BBC ONE and BBC TWO, Steve Rider, Sue Barker, John Inverdale and
Hazel Irvine host all the live action in Commonwealth Games Grandstand
for around 15 hours a day from approximately 9.00am until 1.00am
the following morning, plus a daily highlights programme Games Today.
Roger
Black and Sharron Davies host the Athletics and Swimming respectively
while Garth Crooks has a roving brief around some of the other sports.
The
commentary team is led by Barry Davies who will take viewers through
the glittering Opening and Closing Ceremonies and the spell-binding
and powerful Gymnastics.
Commenting
on all the Athletics action in the brand new Manchester Stadium
are the expert team of Steve Cram, Stuart Storey, Paul Dickenson,
Brendan Foster, Sally Gunnell and John Regis.
Andy
Jameson and Adrian Moorhouse will be watching events unfold at the
state-of-the-art new Aquatics Centre.
In
the UK, the BBC is producing national and regional tv opt-out coverage;
Games-related non-sport tv programming; dedicated radio programming
on BBC2002 97.7FM in Greater Manchester; daily coverage and live
commentary on BBC Radio Five Live; programming within BBC GMR (Manchester)
and 24-hour access via the BBC SPORT website at www.bbc.co.uk/commonwealth
and BBCi Manchester at www.bbc.co.uk/2002.
The
Opening ceremony on Thursday 25 July heralds 10 days of intense,
live, world-class, international sporting competition.
The
Games is the largest multi-sport event ever to be held in the UK
and the biggest Commonwealth Games ever, taking place in 15 venues,
plus on roads and tracks in Manchester, from Friday 26 July to Sunday
4 August.
The
Games will host 5,250 athletes and officials, including elite athletes
with a disability, coaches and officials from 72 nations (representing
one quarter of the world's population), across 17 different sports.
Scheduling
Details
Commonwealth
Games Grandstand is a daily live programme bringing viewers all
the drama and excitement from the Games. Steve Rider and Sue Barker
will front the programme which has live action from the very first
heats to the all important finals.
Every
weekday Games Today offers viewers two opportunities to catch up
with best of the day's action featuring highlights of the main events,
as well as news and views from top studio guests.
Wednesday
24 July
2245 - 2345 Commonwealth Games Countdown BBC ONE
Thursday
25 July
1630 - 1800 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
2055 - 2300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
Friday
26 July
1030 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1300 - 1535 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1345 - 1730 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1730 - 1800 Games Today BBC ONE
1800 - 2230 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
2240 - 0100 Games Today BBC ONE
Saturday
27 July
0900 - 1715 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1600 - 1835 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1835 - 2055 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
2055 - 2215 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
2300 - 0100 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
Sunday
28 July
0750 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1145 - 1850 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1850 - 2215 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
2315 - 0100 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
Monday
29 July
0950 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1300 - 1345 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1345 - 1730 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1730 - 1800 Games Today BBC ONE
1800 - 1855 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1855 - 2030 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
2035 - 2230 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
2240 - 0100 Games Today BBC ONE
Tuesday
30 July
0950 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1300 - 1345 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1345 - 1730 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1730 - 1800 Games Today BBC ONE
1800 - 2230 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1955 - 2100 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
2240 - 0100 Games Today BBC ONE
Wednesday
31 July
0950 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1300 - 1345 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1345 - 1730 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1730 - 1800 Games Today BBC ONE
1800 - 2230 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1900 - 2120 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
2240 - 0100 Games Today BBC ONE
Thursday
1 August
0950 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1300 - 1345 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1345 - 1730 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1730 - 1800 Games Today BBC ONE
1800 - 2230 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
2240 - 0100 Games Today BBC ONE
Friday
2 August
0950 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1300 - 1345 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1345 - 1730 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1730 - 1800 Games Today BBC ONE
1800 - 2230 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
2240 - 0100 Games Today BBC ONE
Saturday
3 August
0900 - 1900 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1400 - 2215 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
2300 - 0100 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
Sunday
4 August
0750 - 1300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1200 - 1730 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC TWO
1355 - 1500 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
1600 - 1930 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
2050 - 2300 Commonwealth Games Grandstand BBC ONE
Please
note that all scheduling details are subject to change.
Notes
to Editors
BBC
Commonwealth Games press pack.
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