ESPN will bring you the 2012 FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool in 3D and commercial-free as part of a full day of live FA Cup programming from Wembley Stadium that continues to revive the tradition of broadcasting all day around the final of the world’s oldest domestic cup competition.
- All-day from Wembley Stadium with twelve hours of programming from 8am
- FA Cup Final presented in HD, 3D and commercial-free in association with Wonga
- Special editions of signature shows live, on-site from Wembley such as Pardon The Interruption UK
Beginning at 8am on Saturday 5th May, ESPN’s special FA Cup Final coverage will include:
• All Day: A host of dedicated programmes, including Breakfast at Wembley, and a specially commissioned FA Cup documentary, Kings For a Day – Football’s Giant Killers, plus special live editions of ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption and Talk of The Terrace
• HD: ESPN HD will feature complete high-definition coverage of the entire day of FA Cup programming
• Commercial Free: ESPN will bring fans the FA Cup Final commercial-free, from 4.45pm through to the trophy presentation, giving viewers an uninterrupted countdown to the game, the celebrations afterwards, and a break-free half time with highlights and analysis
• 3D: Live on Sky 3D, Europe’s first dedicated 3D TV channel
ESPN’S FA CUP FINAL COVERAGE – 5th MAY
Presented by ESPN’s Darrell Currie alongside guest Jason McAteer. Reports as the preparations get underway at Wembley, plus interviews and more. |
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A special FA Cup edition of the football debate show with presenter Dan Thomas and regular pundits Steve Nicol, Frank LeBoeuf and Shaka Hislop. |
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A special FA Cup documentary exploring the competition’s history and enduring themes, focusing on the unique David vs. Goliath aspect of The FA Cup. Narrated by renowned actor-director Steven Berkoff and using a mixture of behind the scenes footage from this year’s competition, plus archive material, the film provides a unique insight into the psyche of the underdog which is so key to the competition. It will also feature interviews with the likes of FA Cup giantkillers Ronnie Radford and Vinnie Jones plus legendary FA Cup commentator John Motson. |
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James Richardson and guests with a light-hearted look at the build-up to the big game |
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Quick-fire debate and discussion from Mark Chapman and Steve Bunce |
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ESPN’s Craig Burley, Martin Keown, John Barnes and Steve McManaman discuss the pivotal battles ahead |
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Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman host from Wembley with special guests and a live music performance from The Enemy |
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Rebecca Lowe presents from Wembley with Kevin Keegan, John Barnes, Craig Burley and other special guests. |
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Jon Champion and Chris Waddle commentate on ESPN & ESPN HD. |
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