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Tuesday 29 May 2012

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What's under the Red Button?

Chris Beardshaw hosts Red Button coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show


BBC Red Button, which launched over 10 years ago, is currently used by 10 million people a week. Pressing the Red Button on BBC channels when watching digital TV, either through satellite, cable or with a Freeview box, will give access to a whole host of extra entertainment and information. As well as the latest news, sport and weather, there's lots of other fresh content, ranging from Digital Text services, such as flight arrival information, to great extras and enhancements to favourite shows. There may be exclusive performances, videos or opportunities to watch and experience live events from different camera angles, with alternative audio tracks or access to behind-the-scenes information.


This dedicated section in Programme Information will keep viewers up to date with the latest information about what can be found under the Red Button, enabling them to enjoy even more fantastic content from the BBC.


RHS – Chelsea Flower Show


Andy Sturgeon, Carol Klein and Chris Beardshaw host this year's Red Button coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show. A regular show garden exhibitor at Chelsea himself, this year Andy presents the show garden coverage. The show gardens are the highlight of Chelsea, and Red Button offers an in-depth tour of each and every show garden with commentary from the designers themselves. A different selection of gardens will be available each day.


Meanwhile, Carol Klein and Chris Beardshaw explore the Grand Pavilion, the spectacular centrepiece of the show, which is packed with all manner of plants. Carol and Chris are joined daily by a range of horticultural experts to share their knowledge and the highlights of this year's displays.


Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 May, 12.00noon-12.00midnight, daily


Available on Sky, Virgin and Freeview


CBeebies Games


From Little Cook's kitchen to Bob The Builder's construction site, the Red Button has something different for CBeebies fans every week.


Here's what's coming up...


18-25 May


Sky: Bob The Builder, Balamory and Tweenies


Freeview: Postman Pat, Bob The Builder


Virgin: Tikkabilla


26-31 May


Sky: Tweenies, Tikkabilla and Tweenies


Freeview: Tikkabilla


Virgin: Roly Mo


1-7 June


Sky: Bob The Builder, Big Cook Little Cook, Tweenies


Freeview: Bill & Ben, Fimbles


Virgin: Tikkabilla


Sport Multiscreen


Digital viewers can catch up on all the latest Sport via the BBC Sport multiscreen. Sporting headlines are available around the clock, with up to five additional streams available to cover the best that BBC Sport has to offer.


Sport Multiscreen is available on Sky, Virgin, Freeview and Freesat. However not all features may be available on Freeview.


The full Red Button sport schedule is available at:


www.news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tv_and_radio/default.stm


Coming up...


Formula 1


Coverage of the new Formula 1 season continues as the drivers and constructors head to Monaco and then Turkey in a bid to establish an early-season advantage over their rivals.


F1 fans can customise their viewing experience via BBC Red Button, with access to all on-track sessions, including Friday and Saturday practice and qualifying.


On race day itself a choice of three streams will be available, featuring split-screen in-car camera feeds, leader boards and rolling highlights with the option to listen to either network or BBC Radio 5 Live commentary. At the end of each race on BBC One there will be an additional interactive programme analysing the weekend's events and picking up views from the paddock.


Meanwhile, younger F1 fans will be in pole position as a host of familiar stars provide alternative commentary to each of this season's races. Michael "Abs" Absalom, Dan Clarkson and F1 expert Perry McCarthy can be seen on the Sport Multiscreen for interviews, sketches and up-to-date information on what's going on in each race.


Monaco GP from Friday 21 May


Turkish GP from Friday 5 June


The full F1 schedule is available at:


www.news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/7755219.stm#schedule


Moto GP


BBC Red Button will be trackside in France and Italy as the MotoGP season continues apace. This season's coverage has been expanded to include Saturday afternoon qualifying sessions, alongside the existing race-day coverage and post-race MotoGP Extra programme.


Le Mans GP from 16 May


Mugello GP from 30 May


Tennis – French Open


For the third year running, digital viewers will be able to follow live action from Roland Garros under the Red Button. Can anyone stop the phenomenal Rafael Nadal as he bids for his fifth straight title?


25 May-5 June


Cricket – World Twenty20


This summer, England plays host to the second ICC Twenty20 World Cup as current champions India look to repeat their success in South Africa two years ago.


Throughout the tournament, digital viewers can experience BBC Radio 5 Live commentary via the Red Button.


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