Crufts 2008

The BBC has announced changes to its usual BBC2 programming schedule for Crufts 2008. In an effort to attract a broader audience, the BBC is introducing a new Sunday teatime programme during the show, which will feature more coverage of disciplines like Agility and Flyball.

The TV schedule is as follows:

Thursday 6th March	20:00 - 21:00
Interactive programme	21:00 - 22:00
Friday 7th March	20:00 - 21:00
Interactive programme	21:00 - 22:00
Saturday 8th March	20:00 - 21:00
Interactive programme	21:00 - 22:00
Sunday 9th March	17:00 - 18:00 - NEW 19:00 - 21:00 Best in Show
Interactive programme	21:00 - 22:00

The schedule does not include a preview programme as in previous years. It is replaced with a new hour long show on Sunday evening during the event. It is being billed as family-friendly, teatime entertainment.

In the run up to the show, Crufts will also be featured on The One Show on Wednesday 5th March. This programme will include a live link up with Clare Balding at the National Exhibition Centre, (NEC) during the final build up.