About
Radio Wimbledon broadcasts daily on 87.7FM between 8 am and approximately 10 pm during the Championships at Wimbledon. Broadcast from specially designed studios near the Press Centre at the AELTC, it is available in an area approximately within a 5-mile radius of theContent
Radio Wimbledon broadcasts live commentaries from matches all around the ground, as well as frequent updates of scores, results and news. The reporters often report from the "Crow's Nest" or from other locations around the ground. It plays popular music, provides local travel news, weather reports and holds competitions. The presenters are often joined by guests to discuss the tennis. These regular guests have includedTheme Tune
Radio Wimbledon's theme tune is called "Purple and Green" and has been used since 1996 when it was composed by a British Composer called Tony Cox. It has also been used in the past by theCatchphrases
Some of the following catchphrases are used whilst Radio Wimbledon is broadcasting: * "Keeping you on the ball: Radio Wimbledon, 87.7FM" * "Radio Wimbledon: It's Game, Set and Match for Tennis Coverage on 87.7FM" * "Radio Wimbledon: First for Results, Interviews, Expert Comment, News, Weather and Travel. It's all on 87.7FM" Popular tennis players occasionally also announce a message. These have includedPresenters and Commentators
Radio Wimbledon's main presenters are Nick Dye and Sam Lloyd (freelance sports presenter and broadcaster).Presenting Schedule
In 2007 and 2008, the schedule for presenters was generally the following: * 08h00 – 12h00: Sam Lloyd * 12h00 – 16h00: Nick Dye * 16h00 – 19h00: Sam Lloyd * 19h00 – 22h00: Nick DyeCommentating Team
The commentating team include: * Gigi Salmon (Sports Journalist. Reporter forSee also
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