PARALYMPICS 2008 TV Listings
Saturday, 6th September
BBC One / BBC online: 12.50 - 16.30
Paralympics: Opening ceremony
RTÉ Two: 23.40
Paralympics: Shane O'Donoghue a preview of the games and highlights of the opening ceremony. The programme will include profiles of Ireland's key medal prospects, including Jason Smyth (Athletics), Michael McKillop (Athletics), Cathal Millar (Cycling) and Darragh McDonald (Swimming).
There will also be a special feature on Dublin athlete Patrice Dockery, who has appeared in six Paralympic Games and has been competing on the international stage for over 20 years. Patrice will carry the Irish flag into the Beijing Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony.
Shane will also interview Jimmy Byrne, Chef de Mission, Irish Paralympic Team, Swimming Medallist, David Malone and Paralympic Performance Director Liam Harbison.
The opening programme will conclude with highlights of the opening ceremony, with commentary by Jimmy Magee.
Sunday, 7th September
BBC Two / BBC online: 10.00-06.00
Paralympics: Live coverage (1000-1300, BBC Red Button/online); Highlights loop (1300-0600 next day, BBC Red Button/online); Live coverage (1325-1530, BBC Two/online).
Wednesday, 10th September
RTÉ Two: 23.20
Paralympics: A review of all the major action at the Paralympic Games
BBC Two / BBC online: 19:00
Paralympics: Games Today
Clare Balding and Steve Cram introduce action from the athletics as David Weir goes for gold. Plus action from the track cycling and swimming competitions. Also in HD
Thursday, 11th September
BBC Two / BBC online: 19:00
Paralympics: Games Today
More athletics action from the Bird's Nest Stadium as David Weir continues his attempt to win gold. Plus action from the track cycling and swimming events. Also in HD. [S]
Friday, 12th September
RTÉ Two: 19.30
Paralympics: Shane O'Donoghue presents highlights from the Paralympic World Games in Beijing.
BBC Two / BBC online: 19:00
Paralympics: Games Today
Clare Balding and Steve Cram present highlights from the day's action in Beijing. The wheelchair rugby tournament gets underway, and wheelchair tennis reaches the semi-final stage. Also in HD.
Sunday, 14th September
RTÉ Two: 19.30
Paralympics: Shane O'Donoghue presents highlights from the Paralympic World Games in Beijing.
Wednesday, 17th September
RTÉ Two: 19.00
Paralympics: Shane O'Donoghue presents highlights from the Paralympic World Games in Beijing.