Olympics on the BBC - extra channels?

[Buddy Bradley]

What's the deal with the 20+ whatever extra BBC channels, then? Do I need to retune my freeview, or are they only online?

 

[gunneradt]

theyre HD only

Red button if you dont have HD

 

[bi0boy]

So if you retune freeview you should get them?

 

[gunneradt]

Not sure

I am watching by 'other means'

check www.lyngsat.com for all the frequencies

 

[Orang Utan]

I can only find what's being shown on bbc 1 and 3.
Where are the other streams? Do you need a special telly?

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Radio Times says that if you have sky, virgin or freesat they are found by pressing the red button and also pop into your EPG. They also list the channel numbers if you are interested However the red button doesn't work for freeview - you have to watch on bbc.co.uk/sport

 

[bi0boy]

From www.ukfree.tv:

BBC will provide 24 interactive channels. However, most of these channels will be for satellite and online viewers.

For those watching on Freeview, the service will be limited to two interactive streams (301 and 302), of which the third will run only from 7pm.

Freeview HD will also provide the "first" stream in HD on 301.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I can only find what's being shown on bbc 1 and 3.
Where are the other streams? Do you need a special telly?

Same as. I don't understand red button. Is that only for Sky viewers?

All I have is Freeview TV

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

From www.ukfree.tv:

BBC will provide 24 interactive channels. However, most of these channels will be for satellite and online viewers.

For those watching on Freeview, the service will be limited to two interactive streams (301 and 302), of which the third will run only from 7pm.

Freeview HD will also provide the "first" stream in HD on 301.

Ah, just switched on 301 and there's judo. On 302 it says available via the red button

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Same as. I don't understand red button. Is that only for Sky viewers?

All I have is Freeview TV

Sky, freesat or virgin but not freeview sadly

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Sky, freesat or virgin but not freeview sadly

Hope there's some gymnastics on the normal channels

 

[Orang Utan]

Fucksake, I have to watch the opening ceremony again on my phone

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Hope there's some gymnastics on the normal channels

I am sure there will be - can you watch some online?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I am sure there will be - can you watch some online?

Probably, but only 10GB allowance with Zen. Prefer watching on big screen but that means faffing around with wires etc.

 

[Orang Utan]

I'm very disappointed by this. I wanted to watch the weightlifting and horse dancing

 

[marty21]

If you have a PS3 you can access the BBC Sport coverage - the same streams as on-line - somehow i managed to find the women's beach volleyball Come on Czechs!

 

[geminisnake]

theyre HD only

Red button if you dont have HD

No they're not. Sky has 24 channels normal/24 channels HD.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I've just found gymnastics is on at 7.00pm on BBC3 but it clashes with swimming on BBC1 which I think also clashes with boxing on 301



I'm not into boxing but b/f is and as he doesn't know 301 exists...

 

[geminisnake]

Gymnastics is better to watch than boxing so go with that!! You deserve it for being gg's hero!!

 

[Maggot]

I'm very disappointed by this. I wanted to watch the weightlifting and horse dancing

Can't you watch them on your computer?

 

[Orang Utan]

No, it is broke

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

No, it is broke

Horses are on BBC1 soon

Weightlifting is on today as well

 

[Orang Utan]

I have to go look for work

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I have to go look for work

Take the day off

 

[Orang Utan]

I can't.