Comments on: cricket webcast

Question: cricket webcast

cadastral — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 02:14:48 -0800

Where can I listen to/watch live coverage of the Ashes 1) online 2) free?

Searched all over the BBC website, and I'm pulling my hair out. They suggested "Channel 5" but when I tune in all I get is rational, informed discussion of world events. Please hope me.

I suspect that there's no non-subscription video feed, but if one is available, please do tell. Thanks in advance.

By: biffa

biffa — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 02:19:44 -0800

Coverage starts at 10.20am on five. Which is NOW.

By: derbs

derbs — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 03:09:52 -0800

I wish there was a video feed somewhere. I'm pretty sure there isn't though.

By: blag

blag — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 04:28:57 -0800

Listen live on Radio 4 LongWave

By: blag

blag — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 04:32:38 -0800

and the Guardian's blow-by-blow coverage is always entertaining

By: peacay

peacay — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 06:43:51 -0800

Well the television worked well enough to show Warney's 600th wicket. But I'm enjoying the fivelive webcast - thanks for the reminder biffa.

By: Gyan

Gyan — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 10:55:12 -0800

There is a video feed, but it will cost you $20 a Test.

By: juniorbonner

juniorbonner — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:27:17 -0800

Go here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/
select - Launch BBC Radio Player
choose - Five Live Sports Extra
listen to - live Test coverage