RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted September 12, 2017 Apologies if I have asked the question before. What is different for this free channel v Prem HD subscription? Apart from HD. Many thanks. Think of them as Premier Sports 1 & Premier Sports 2. Some of the sport on PS is repeated on FS, sometimes it's on both at once. Occasionally, as in tonight the sport's on FS first when there's no room on PS. As an example of what's happening regarding other sports, PS have the rights to 15 NHL ice hockey games a week. They only have room for 12. In the past the other 3 weren't shown. Now they'll be shown on FS. It's rather like Sky being able to show every Premierr League football match but dumping all the Bournemouth, Brighton and Crystal Palace matches on their free channel, Sky Sports Mix. There will be cross-over between the two channels but from what's been seen so far they will be running very different schedules. Tonight's speedway (and tomorrow's) were last minute changes. Originally they were just going to show repeats at 10 tomorrow night and during Thursday afternoon. It's NOT a case of running two identical channels but charging a tenner a month for an HD version... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 13, 2017 6pm tomorrow aswell Not on actual freesport schedule yet so will need to check at 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted September 13, 2017 Not on actual freesport schedule yet so will need to check at 6 It says on my planner it starts at 6.30pm- I have asked Dave Goddard on the match thread how that will effect the coverage- might depend on what time the cricket finishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) It says on my planner it starts at 6.30pm- I have asked Dave Goddard on the match thread how that will effect the coverage- might depend on what time the cricket finishes. Have just checked and they show drone something at 6.30 after the cricket, so will have to keep checking or watch the cricket instead of the news. Edited September 13, 2017 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted September 13, 2017 Have just checked and they show drone something at 6.30 after the cricket, so will have to keep checking or watch the cricket instead of the news. On the SKY planner the speedway is definitely on at 6.30pm(424) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) On the SKY planner the speedway is definitely on at 6.30pm(424) Good, thanks. Edited September 13, 2017 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodgy 976 Posted September 13, 2017 Think of them as Premier Sports 1 & Premier Sports 2. Some of the sport on PS is repeated on FS, sometimes it's on both at once. Occasionally, as in tonight the sport's on FS first when there's no room on PS. As an example of what's happening regarding other sports, PS have the rights to 15 NHL ice hockey games a week. They only have room for 12. In the past the other 3 weren't shown. Now they'll be shown on FS. It's rather like Sky being able to show every Premierr League football match but dumping all the Bournemouth, Brighton and Crystal Palace matches on their free channel, Sky Sports Mix. There will be cross-over between the two channels but from what's been seen so far they will be running very different schedules. Tonight's speedway (and tomorrow's) were last minute changes. Originally they were just going to show repeats at 10 tomorrow night and during Thursday afternoon. It's NOT a case of running two identical channels but charging a tenner a month for an HD version... Pleased I took the one off discount offer. Just need to remember to cancel after October. Although in my past experience with anything Setanta that will mean cancelling the card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks to Aleksandr Orlov I did see the Swedish Speedway yesterday. It was a very good production and I enjoyed it very much. Once again - Many Thanks Aleksandr. :approve: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted September 13, 2017 I think we have to take FreeSports' schedules cautiously. Digiguide is still showing other programming tonight and their website STILL doesn't have formal listings. So, we have to rely on the Sky listing or electronic programme guides or advice from Dave Goddard, the commentator. Until things settle (*) we have to be prepared for last-minute decisions and changes. Apparently they keep changing their football matches. Well, it IS for free.... (* we were saying that about Eurosport in 1989...) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted September 13, 2017 Cricket is off - so the speedway starts at 6pm tonight on freesports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted September 16, 2017 Posted Today, 09:57 AM I note in the press that 'QUEST' - sister channel from the Eurosport camp - is seeking to show more sports. They've shown speedway in the past. Not sure what platforms QUEST is available on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted September 16, 2017 144 on the Sky platform I believe. Quest showed the SGP when Eurosport (also part of the Discovery group) was unavailable. Ultimately owned by Liberty Media, huge rivals of the Murdoch empire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 16, 2017 Posted Today, 09:57 AM I note in the press that 'QUEST' - sister channel from the Eurosport camp - is seeking to show more sports. They've shown speedway in the past. Not sure what platforms QUEST is available on? Freeview channel 37. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted September 25, 2017 Both legs of the Swedish Final are being shown on freeview CH 95 on tues and wed both at 6pm each day 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 25, 2017 Both legs of the Swedish Final are being shown on freeview CH 95 on tues and wed both at 6pm each day Thanks for the information Aleksandr. :approve: Keep it coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
