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In April 2020 and in the interest of legacy I wrote a Wikipedia entry recording the thoughts and notable works of Harveywetdog. I admit I was ignorant of the rules concerning self promotion on Wikipedia and consequently my entry was correctly deleted and my account expunged from the system. As a result my original words and links were sadly lost but nevertheless here is a rewrite. Perhaps when I'm gone someone will be able to enter it onto Wikipedia as a fitting epitaph for my time on the Harveywetdog Project.  
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Badminton TV - will they get it right?


The Quarry with Taffy in the 1990s

As you will be aware my videoing exploits at Badminton have not always gone according to plan and neither am I great fan of live streaming of events. So I have mixed feelings about Badminton deciding to strike out on their own with a Worldwide broadcast package for the event. Although we are told how Sunday will work, it isn’t clear if the cross country will be live on the BBC red button on Saturday or how FEI TV fits in with the arrangement. Although we are promised the highest standards of production it is usually the standards for transmission that let the would be livestreamer down as they all seem prone to breakdown when it comes to access and bandwidth.

Hopefully transmission of this flag ship event will go without a hitch, but I wouldn’t bank on it!

Here is the press announcement:


Switch on to Badminton TV

Badminton Horse Trials is launching its own livestream service, Badminton TV, in an accessible package that will ensure viewers don’t miss a moment of the action, wherever they are in the world.

All live coverage of the dressage, cross country and show jumping will be produced by the same team that deliver Badminton’s BBC coverage ensuring top quality viewing worldwide (via the event website as in previous years) and available for purchase via the Badminton TV page of the website from the 6th January for a discounted annual fee of £14.99; if purchased from 1st April onwards the cost will be £19.99.

British viewers will be able to watch all days live, including the show jumping until the final 10, at which time they will advised to join the BBC who will be broadcasting their usual Sunday 2 hour highlights programme culminating with live coverage of the top ten show jumping to see who will be crowned the 2022 Badminton winner.  Those viewing from overseas will view the competition via Badminton TV throughout. And, even if you are unable to watch it live, you won’t miss a beat of the action, as it will be possible to view on demand post-event.

“We know how much our loyal followers all over the world enjoy following every single aspect of the competition, whether spectating on event or at home, so we hope Badminton TV will be a great addition to everyone’s enjoyment,” said Event Director Jane Tuckwell. “We are excited about this new venture, bought to you by the Badminton TV production team who have provided the BBC coverage for many years and are looking forward to entertaining a worldwide audience with the highest standards of production.” 

Notes
Badminton, which is a 5-star international event (the highest level, CCI5*), was founded in 1949 and takes place on The Duke of Beaufort’s estate in Gloucestershire.

Badminton is one third of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing.
 
Timetable:
Thursday, May 5th: CCI5* Dressage
Friday, May 6th: CCI5* Dressage
Saturday, May 7th: CCI5* Cross-Country
Sunday, May 8th: CCI5* Show Jumping Finale and Prize giving



With Harvey in the rain


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