Category: Five Live
Date: 20.01.2006
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Independent radio production company USP has been awarded the contract to produce 91Èȱ¬ Radio Five Live's Formula 1 coverage.
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The contract covers the 2006 Formula 1 season starting with the Grand Prix in Bahrain on 12 March and culminating with the Brazilian Grand Prix in October.
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Five Live's Commissioning Editor Moz Dee said: "USP offered exciting ideas for the Formula 1 season that we believe will enhance the experience for the listeners."
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Notes to Editors
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Five Live has exclusive radio commentary rights on the whole of the 2006 Grand Prix season, and the following two seasons.
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For the first time UK-based listeners can access commentary online at bbc.co.uk/fivelive.
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You can also listen on 909 & 693 AM, and via digital television and digital radio.
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2006 Grand Prix timetable
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12 March: Bahrain, Manama
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19 March: Malaysia, Sepang
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2 April: Australia, Melbourne
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23 April: San Marino, Imola
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7 May: European, Nurburgring (Germany)
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14 May: Spain, Barcelona
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28 May: Monaco, Monte Carlo
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11 June: Great Britain, Silverstone
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25 June: Canada, Montreal
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2 July: USA, Indianapolis
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16 July: France, Magny-Cours
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30 July: Germany, Hockenheim
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6 August: Hungary, Budapest
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27 August: Turkey, Istanbul
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10 September: Italy, Monza
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17 September: Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps
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1 October: China, Shanghai
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8 October: Japan, Suzuka
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22 October: Brazil, Interlagos
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