Posted: 9th December 2019 | Back to news feed
DON’T MISS THE ACTION: OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW ANNOUNCES LIVE TV AND STREAMING SCHEDULE
Olympia, The London International Horse Show announced today the live TV broadcast and streaming schedule which will take the Show out beyond the four walls of the Olympia halls. High viewing demand is anticipated for the Show which has eight of the world’s top ten show jumpers lined up to compete including British number ones and Olympic Gold medalists Ben Maher (jumping) and Charlotte Dujardin (dressage). Olympia continues to be the most watched show jumping event in the UK.
Olympia Show Director, Simon-Brooks Ward said: “We are grateful for the BBC’s continued support of the Show. Over the years their coverage has provided an important platform for equestrian sport in the country and is not only hugely beneficial for the Show but for equestrian sport as a whole.
“This year the competition is shaping up to be better than ever and we hope the extensive viewing opportunities on offer will allow fans from around the world to be involved in what is truly a festive equestrian extravaganza.”
Live Coverage
In the UK the BBC will be showing over 14 hours of live coverage on BBC Two and on their online platforms including the Red Button.
For those wanting to watch live from outside the UK:
All FEI World Cup™ classes can be viewed internationally on FEI TV.
In the US and Canada the full programme of classes with the exception of the FEI World Cup™ classes will be available on Horse & Country TV.
In Scandinavia, the full programme of classes, with the exception of the FEI World Cup™ classes will be shown on Riders Live TV.
Post-Olympia Coverage
All BBC programmes will be available on BBC iPlayer.
Horse & Country TV will feature Olympia highlights including the FEI World Cup™ Dressage, Driving and Show Jumping competitions, along with the Cayenne Puissance, the Longines Christmas Cracker and the Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix during January 2020.
Olympia’s Video on Demand and Download Service for all Olympia classes can be accessed through the Show’s website at www.olympiahorseshow.com
The day-by-day BBC and FEI TV coverage listing is as follows*:
Monday 16 December
- FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix supported by Horse & Hound
19:50 – 22:20 FEI Facebook Live and FEI YouTube
Tuesday 17 December
- FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle to Music supported by Horse & Hound
19:25-22:10 – LIVE on the BBC Red Button and BBC Online Digital Platforms, and FEI TV
Wednesday 18 December
- The Cayenne Puissance
21:15-22:15 – LIVE on the BBC Red Button and BBC Online Digital Platforms
Friday 20 December
- FEI Driving World Cup™ presented by Eurofip International
12:40-13:40 – FEI Facebook Live & FEI YouTube
- The Entire Evening Performance Featuring The Markel Jockeys Jumping in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund and The Longines Christmas Cracker
18:40-22:30 – LIVE on the BBC Red Button and BBC Online Digital Platforms
Saturday 22 December
- Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™
13:15-16:30 – LIVE on BBC Two HD and BBC Online Digital Platforms
14:30-16:30 – LIVE on FEI TV
- FEI Driving World Cup™ presented by Eurofip International
18:35-19:20 – LIVE on FEI TV
Sunday 22 December
- The Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix
18:00-22:25 – LIVE on the BBC Red Button and BBC Online Digital Platforms
Monday 23 December
- Recorded Highlights including the Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix
07:55-08:55 – BBC Two HD and BBC Online Digital Platforms
*All programmes are subject to change
To purchase tickets for Olympia, please visit www.olympiahorseshow.com or telephone the box office on 0871 230 5580.
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