Some exciting Ashes news
A little while back, I explained some of our Ashes coverage plans, and also promised an update nearer the .
So I'm thrilled that among several developments to report is the news we're going to have for UK users.
You'll be able to watch a 10-minute review of the action online, and hopefully not too long after the close of play each day. That's in addition to the longer highlights that will be available on the red button and television in the evening.
But of course, that's just one of you'll be able to follow the Ashes on the Ö÷²¥´óÐã...
Live coverage
(follow the action as it happens)
* Listen to commentary on analogue/digital radio and online (for UK users)
* Choose the enhanced Test Match Special service on interactive TV via the red button for commentary with scores and graphics, information and your views
* Check ball-by-ball score updates online, on Ceefax and on our for the first time
* Follow up-to-the-minute reports, reaction and photo galleries online
When play has finished
(how to catch up with what did happen)
* Listen to Jonathan Agnew's Close of Play on Five Live Sports Extra, or download the podcast to listen anytime
* Watch highlights online (UK users) and read the latest from our contributors , Liam Plunkett and
* Digest all the atmosphere, analysis, colour and chat from our reporters Down Under... throughout the day on News 24 and on our Test Match Special blog
Before play resumes the next day
(how to get in the mood for what's about to happen)
* Watch the TV highlights via the red button from 2200
* Catch the full TV show on Ö÷²¥´óÐã TWO after 2300
* Debate the talking points on our new
* Put yourself to the Ultimate Test in our online Cricket Academy game (coming soon!)
* Download mobile audio clips looking ahead to the next day's play
We're hopeful of more treats too, including Ian Bell's video diary on the Six O'Clock News and an Ashes mode on the bbc.co.uk homepage where you can choose to customise it with Ashes content.
So revel in all the build-up on our including some classic moments from the archive. And enjoy our Ashes preview programmes on Five Live next Thursday night, and News 24/Ö÷²¥´óÐã TWO next weekend.
Oh, and keep your fingers crossed if you're an England fan that the lads acquit themselves better than they did in ...
