China Wins First Gold Medal Of The Olympic Games 2012
Rowing Duo Set New Olympic Best
British rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning confirmed their status as gold medal favourites as they stormed into the final of the women’s Pair in a new Olympic best.
Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony
TV coverage of the Olympics 2012 opening ceremony is from 9:00 pm 0:00 AM
Olympic Games Coverage On Sky
Catch the BBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games across 24 dedicated channels on Sky.
- What do I get?
- Sky TV customers will have access to the BBC’s most comprehensive coverage of the Olympic Games yet. See the Olympic Games in all their glory, across every event at every venuein either standard or high definition.
- As well as the coverage you’d expect on BBC1 and BBC3, Sky customers can watch every event from the Olympic Games on 24 dedicated BBC channels.
- Plus, the BBC will be showing key Olympic Games moments in 3D, like the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the men’s 100m final and nightly highlights on the BBC HD channel.
Cable, freeview and freesat customers should contact their operators for information relating to the availability of the BBC’s services.
No Dish, No Contract – Sky Launches NOW TV
Sky’s NOW TV will offer movies at first, but then sport and entertainment, on either a pay-monthly or pay-as-you-go basis.
Gauke Cash For Tradesmen Is ‘Morally Wrong’
The Government strives to cut tax loopholes, Treasury minister David Gauke slams the “cash-in-hand” culture.
Phone Hacking Brooks And Coulson Charged
Ex-Sun editor Rebekah Brooks and former Downing Street spin doctor Andy Coulson are among eight people facing 19 charges.
Skin Cancer Rates Are Soaring In The UK
An increasing number of Brits of all ages are being diagnosed with deadly melanomas – but those aged over 50 are worst affected.
Weather Britain Set For Hottest Day Of 2012
Today is likely to be the hottest day this year, but it will be getting cooler and the outlook for the Olympics is far from ideal.
NHS 'Is Failing' Mental Health Patients
Nick Clegg launches plans for improved mental health care, as charities say GPs are not taking patient’s symptoms seriously