Arsenal TV Goes Live on Setanta Sports

New channel for Arsenal fans launches on satellite channel 423.

[ClickPress, Fri Jan 18 2008] Setanta Sports and Arsenal Football Club have announced the official launch date of Arsenal TV - Monday 14th January 2008 from 5.00pm. The occasion will be marked with a special free-to-air programme ‘Arsenal Question Time’ featuring the manager, Arsene Wenger and hosted by Des Lynam OBE, which will broadcast from 6.30pm till 7.30pm.

Arsenal TV, broadcast on satellite channel 423, will show six hours of Club-related programming every week between 5pm and 11pm, including regular bulletins from the Emirates Stadium, full match action from EVERY first team match - on a delayed basis, every reserve match LIVE, exclusive interviews with Arsene Wenger and countless classic moments from Arsenal’s illustrious history.

The announcement, which marks the start of a six-year deal between Setanta and Arsenal Football Club, adds yet another string to Setanta’s impressive broadcasting bow, making a subscription to the Setanta Sports pack a must have for Gunners fans. The channel will also be launching on the Virgin Media platform later in 2008.

Setanta Sports co-founder and joint Chief Executive, Michael O’Rourke, said, “This is another fantastic step for Setanta Sports and once again confirms our on going passion to deliver the best in sporting entertainment to those who want it most - the fans.”

Keith Edelman, Managing Director of Arsenal FC, said, “Arsenal TV is another positive step forward for Arsenal Football Club. Giving our fans an insight into the team they love is very important to us and, by linking with Setanta, we can do exactly that.”

‘Arsenal Question Time’ hosted by Des Lynam will mark the launch of Arsenal TV with guests including Arsene Wenger, Martin Keown, Ray Parlour and star of Little Britain, Matt Lucas. The format of the exclusive free-to-air show will see an audience of Arsenal fans posing questions to the all-star panel. The show will be simulcast on Setanta Sports 1 and Arsenal TV.

Further to this launch special the first week of Arsenal TV highlights include:

- The first episode of “Bob Wilson Meets …”, where the former Arsenal goalkeeper interviews another former gunner’s stars. This week sees Bob talking to Paul Merson
- A full round up from the Arsenal Ladies and Academy squads
- The first in a series of classic Arsenal matches including, the last ever game at Highbury
- The weekend’s match against Birmingham in the first of a regular ‘Action Replay’ slot

Current Setanta subscribers will receive Arsenal TV for no additional cost, as part of the Setanta Sports pack, making the current £9.99 monthly subscription even better value for money. The addition of Arsenal TV means subscribers will now get ten channels for just £9.99 a month on satellite channel 423.



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