English commentary plan for League's S4C Show

S4C have announced that it is to provide English language commentary on some of its sports programmes.

The new service will be available via the red button on S4C Digidol on Sky, Freeview, Freesat and Virgin TV in Wales, and outside Wales on Sky and Freesat. The main television soundtrack will continue to be in Welsh.

An S4C spokeswoman said the service would be financed from S4C's commercial fund, and not from the public fund which pays for Welsh language content.

All S4C's domestic football and rugby coverage will carry English commentary via the interactive red button, which is excellent nwes for English-language supporters of the Principality Welsh Premier League. The Press Release from the Broadcaster has stated that the live and highlights coverage of The Principality Welsh Premier League and Welsh Cup ,as well as highlights of Wales' home international matches are all included in the plan.

Further good news is that where rights allow, the new service will be available on S4C's on-line sports broadcasts, at s4c.co.uk.

Iona Jones, S4C Chief Executive, said, "S4C is a Welsh language broadcaster with a remit to provide high quality programmes in the Welsh language.

"However, the new service will enhance the appeal and accessibility of S4C to the many non-Welsh speakers who watch the channel, particularly our extensive sports output."