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BBC provides sports fans choice of Ashes action on TV, radio and online
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 Interactive highlights daily from 10pm
Online 10-minute package of key moments following live play
The BBC's coverage of the Ashes will enable sports fans to choose from a comprehensive package of viewing and audio options across TV, radio and online.
BBCi's (BBC Interactive) red button highlights offering will begin every day from 10pm.
The live interactive service will also provide viewers with up-to-date scores, statistics, graphical illustrations of the action, audience reaction and live commentary from the Test Match Special (TMS) team in the background.
Television highlights will begin at 11.20pm Mondays to Thursdays, and from 11.00pm Friday to Sunday on BBC Two.
Some of the game's legendary stars will be joining presenter Manish Bhasin to provide expert studio analysis and discussion.
Among those signed up are acclaimed cricketer and broadcaster Richie Benaud, former England captain Tony Greig, ex-England batsman Geoffrey Boycott and TMS stalwart Jonathan Agnew.
UK visitors to bbc.co.uk/cricket can watch online highlights in the form of a 10-minute review of action following the day's play. These clips will remain on the website for the entire duration of the series.
Live ball-by-ball audio coverage will be provided by Test Match Special on BBC Five Live Sports Extra and BBC Radio 4 LW.
The Ashes
First Test, Brisbane, 23-27 November 2006
Second Test, Adelaide, 1-5 December 2006
Third Test, Perth, 14-18 December 2006
Fourth Test, Melbourne, 26-30 December 2006
Fifth Test, Sydney, 2-6 January 2007.
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