As Team GB arrives in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, two of the UK's leading broadcasters are gearing up to deliver comprehensive coverage of the Milano Cortina Games. TNT Sports and the BBC have both assembled impressive line-ups of presenters, pundits, and commentators to bring over 1,000 hours of combined action directly into British homes.
Expert Insight for Winter Sports Fans
Given that British audiences typically have limited exposure to winter sports outside Olympic periods, the expertise provided by these broadcasting teams will prove particularly valuable. The knowledgeable pundits and experienced presenters will help viewers navigate the intricacies of 16 different winter disciplines across 17 days of intense competition.
TNT Sports' Comprehensive Coverage Team
TNT Sports has curated a diverse team featuring both broadcasting professionals and Olympic veterans. Reshmin Chowdhury, known to football fans for her Europa League and Conference League coverage, will present the evening highlights show from the TNT Sports studio.
Orla Chennaoui, familiar to cycling enthusiasts for her Grand Tours coverage, will host the daily morning show Buongiorno Milano, providing recaps of previous events and previews of upcoming action.
Olympic Experience on the Broadcasting Team
The TNT team benefits significantly from athletes who have competed at the highest level. Aimee Fuller brings her experience as a two-time Olympian in snowboard slopestyle, while Amy Williams offers unique insight as Britain's first individual Winter Olympic gold medallist in 30 years following her skeleton triumph at Vancouver 2010.
Vicki Chalmers adds curling expertise from her six World Championship titles with Scotland, complemented by her Olympic bronze medal experience from Sochi 2014.
Additional TNT Sports Talent
The broadcaster's comprehensive team includes several other notable figures:
- Lamin Deen – bobsleigh pilot and Grenadier Guardsman
- Ed Drake – former alpine skier and ski cross racer
- Charlie Guest – former alpine skier
- Eve Muirhead – former curling gold medallist
BBC's Established Olympic Broadcasting Presence
The BBC brings its own formidable team to the Winter Olympics coverage, led by presenters including Clare Balding, Hazel Irvine, and Jeanette Kwakye. Kwakye, a former professional sprinter who reached the 100m final at Beijing 2008, has previously presented morning sessions from both Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024.
Gold Medal Expertise on the BBC Team
Lizzy Yarnold, Britain's most decorated Winter Olympian with two skeleton gold medals, provides exceptional insight into the sliding events. Her successful title defences at both Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 make her particularly qualified to analyse athlete performance under pressure.
Vicky Wright brings recent curling success to the commentary team, having been part of the gold medal-winning team at the last Winter Olympics under Eve Muirhead's leadership.
Versatile Athletic Backgrounds
Montell Douglas offers a unique perspective as the only British female athlete to have competed at both Summer and Winter Games, having participated in the 100m sprint at Beijing 2008 and the two-woman bobsleigh at Beijing 2022. Viewers may also recognise her from her appearance as 'Fire' in the BBC's Gladiators reboot.
Chemmy Alcott, a veteran of four Olympic Games and seven British National Championships, continues her long association with BBC winter sports coverage, having been a presenter on Ski Sunday since her retirement in 2014.
Additional BBC Commentary Talent
The BBC's extensive team includes numerous other experienced broadcasters and former athletes:
- Robin Cousins – former figure skating gold medallist
- John Jackson – former bobsleigh bronze medallist
- Jenny Jones – former snowboard slopestyle bronze medallist
- Ed Leigh – Ski Sunday presenter and extreme sports commentator
- Steve Cram – former 1,500m medallist-turned-commentator
- Graham Bell – five-time Olympic skier and Ski Sunday presenter
Comprehensive Coverage for UK Audiences
Both broadcasters have committed to bringing extensive coverage of the Milano Cortina Games to British viewers. With TNT Sports and the BBC combining their resources, sports enthusiasts across the UK can look forward to insightful commentary, expert analysis, and comprehensive event coverage throughout the Olympic period.
The blend of Olympic experience and broadcasting professionalism across both teams ensures that viewers will receive both technical insight and engaging presentation, making the 2026 Winter Olympics accessible and enjoyable for both casual viewers and dedicated winter sports fans alike.
