Wimbledon 2013: How to watch on the BBC

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Watch more of Wimbledon than ever before

Wimbledon 2013 will be the BBC's biggest ever on digital with a record 10 live streams available on computer, tablet, mobile and connected TV.

Audiences can follow an unprecedented amount of action, wherever and whenever they want to, with live action and on-demand content available across four screens: desktop PCs, tablets, mobiles and connected TVs.

TV

Sue Barker is once again at the helm this year on BBC One, BBC One HD, BBC Two and BBC Two HD with increased live match coverage and analysis.

Joining her will be some of the greatest tennis players to grace the game, including John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Lindsay Davenport, Martina Navratilova and Tim Henman.

Coverage on BBC television will start at 11:30 BST during the first week, apart from Wednesday 26 June when coverage will start on BBC One and BBC One HD 30 minutes earlier.

Red Button

You can access more live tennis by pressing the Red Button from 11.30 BST each morning until the last ball has been struck at SW19.

Satellite and cable viewers will be able to select from three additional live courts, while viewers on Freeview, BT Vision or YouView can choose between two extra courts alongside the best of the action on BBC One and BBC Two.

Just press red on any BBC channel, select Wimbledon 2013 and then choose your court by accessing the menu via the blue button.

And the best of the action will be available in HD on the Red Button HD channel.

Virgin TiVo users can access all 10 live courts in HD via the Connected Red Button.

Radio

BBC Radio 5 live and BBC 5 live sports extra will offer more than 170 hours of live coverage from the All England Club.

John Inverdale and Shelagh Fogarty will be joined by tennis correspondent Jonathan Overend, who will provide live commentary alongside well-known tennis icons such as Nick Bollettieri, Jana Novotna, Pat Cash and Richard Krajicek.

A daily podcast will also be available to download via the BBC Radio 5 live website.

Returning to BBC Radio 5 live for 2013 is 6-Love-6 with John McEnroe. On Tuesday June 25 and Tuesday July 2, listeners get the chance to speak to the four-time Wimbledon singles champion live on 5 live and get his unique perspective on the Championships.

Accessing via your PC

Whether you're at home or on your lunch-break at work, the BBC Sport website has all the latest news, features, analysis and live coverage from Wimbledon 2013.

The BBC Sport video player will provide action from up to 10 live courts, in HD where possible, depending on your device and internet connection.

You can also access highlights packages and clips from BBC Sport's expert team of pundits.

You'll also find live text commentary and audio streams from BBC Radio 5 live, and can catch-up on selected matches from the day's play and the Today at Wimbledon highlights via BBC iPlayer, which will be available for seven days after broadcast.

Mobile and Tablet

Since last year's tournament, BBC Sport has re-launched its new and improved mobile website and launched a brand new smartphone application - downloadable for free on iPhone and Android devices.

All 10 live court streams and our live text commentaries will be available on the go via our Wimbledon page, and our website will cleverly adapt to fit your mobile screen.

You can access the BBC Sport mobile website by visiting m.bbc.co.uk/sport, external from your mobile or tablet's internet browser.

Connected TV

Connected TVs (including internet-connected TVs, smart TVs and games consoles) are growing in popularity and if you have one of these sitting in your living room, you can either follow Wimbledon by accessing the BBC Sport app, where up to 10 live streams will be available, or catch-up on the best of our coverage in BBC iPlayer.

The BBC Sport app is available on the following devices:

•Some LG 2013 TVs

•Panasonic 2011, 2012 and 2013 TVs

•Samsung 2011 (6000 series and upwards), 2012 and 2013 TVs

•Sony 2012 and 2013 TVs

•Sony Playstation 3

•Toshiba 2013 TVs

•Virgin Tivo

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