Football Daily - TCV Q&A: Radio vs TV & corpsing on-air
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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball answer listener questions on football commentary. From the most unusual commentary positions to the best landmarks visible from the press box. And what exactly is the difference between radio and television commentary? Questions always welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk
00:40 FAQs,
04:10 Unusual commentary positions,
13:10 Commentating in a box,
17:00 Famous visible landmarks,
19:55 FA Cup commentaries this weekend,
22:30 Radio vs TV commentary,
29:20 Toughest sport to commentate on,
33:25 How is it decided who does which sport?
37:55 What makes a good summariser?
43:30 Have you ever lost your composure?
50:20 Feeling self-conscious on camera,
52:30 Keeping the passion and excitement.
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Fri 1945 Hull v Chelsea,
Sat 1215 Burton v West Ham,
Sat 1745 Villa v Newcastle,
Sat 2000 Liverpool v Brighton,
Sun 1200 Birmingham v Leeds,
Sun 1330 Grimsby v Wolves,
Sun 1630 Rangers v Hearts,
Mon 1930 Macclesfield v Brentford,
Wed 1745 Qarabag v Newcastle.
Published on Friday, 13th February 2026.
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