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Is it coincidence that the bbc havn't up-loaded the blue-ribbon events (only 1 program since last Weds, was 6-a-day) for catch-up on TV? I mean, are they getting at people that don't see the licence as value for money anymore.
Original post by NJA
Is it coincidence that the bbc havn't up-loaded the blue-ribbon events (only 1 program since last Weds, was 6-a-day) for catch-up on TV? I mean, are they getting at people that don't see the licence as value for money anymore.


What is a blue ribbon event?


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What is a blue ribbon event?


One that is most popular and celebrated, originally Blue Ribband.

Wiki says:

Blue Riband may be used to describe the most prestigious race or sub-category in or of a particular sport.

In the summer Olympics, they currently are:

In athletics, the men's 100 m running and traditionally also the men's 1500 m (or mile).
In rowing, the Men's Eights, raced over 2000 m.
In swimming, 100 m freestyle.
Original post by NJA
Is it coincidence that the bbc havn't up-loaded the blue-ribbon events (only 1 program since last Weds, was 6-a-day) for catch-up on TV? I mean, are they getting at people that don't see the licence as value for money anymore.


Thought the title was in reference to A Level grades, haha.
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Original post by NJA
One that is most popular and celebrated, originally Blue Ribband.

Wiki says:

Blue Riband may be used to describe the most prestigious race or sub-category in or of a particular sport.

In the summer Olympics, they currently are:

In athletics, the men's 100 m running and traditionally also the men's 1500 m (or mile).
In rowing, the Men's Eights, raced over 2000 m.
In swimming, 100 m freestyle.


I'm not sure what you are saying - but there are hours and hours of Olympic coverage on player.

Specifically for your "blue ribbon" events :
Athletics: 100m http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p044nd73/olympic-athletics-mens-100m-final
1500m http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07qtsd7/olympics-day-15-bbc-one-00000400-ft-mo-farah-in-the-5000m
Rowing: Eights http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p042rrjr/olympic-rowing-finals-single-sculls-eights-featuring-team-gb
Swimming: 100m free http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07nnc2s
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Original post by NJA
One that is most popular and celebrated, originally Blue Ribband.

Wiki says:

Blue Riband may be used to describe the most prestigious race or sub-category in or of a particular sport.

In the summer Olympics, they currently are:

In athletics, the men's 100 m running and traditionally also the men's 1500 m (or mile).
In rowing, the Men's Eights, raced over 2000 m.
In swimming, 100 m freestyle.


First three are there. Couldnt see the 100m freestyle.
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I'm not sure what you are saying - but there are hours and hours of Olympic coverage on player.


Tell me what you get on TV ... I only have 1 prog after Weds, been like that for 3 days.
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Tell me what you get on TV ... I only have 1 prog after Weds, been like that for 3 days.


Day 15 (yesterday) is there. Day 14 is missing, Days 13 & 12 (and it seems all others) are there.

No conspiracy...
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Day 15 (yesterday) is there. Day 14 is missing, Days 13 & 12 (and it seems all others) are there.

No conspiracy...

Must be a Virgin Media issue then
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Must be a Virgin Media issue then


So retract your OP :wink:

And use iPlayer. That's what it's for...
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So retract your OP :wink:

And use iPlayer. That's what it's for...


It's not on BBCi via TV which is much better than my computer.

How do I retract my OP?
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How do I retract my OP?


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