The British Forces Broadcast Service (BFBS) is to use Arqivas Satellite Media Solutions division and Scanners OB unit to broadcast the Combined Forces rugby teams clash with the Barbarians in Newbury in November. Arqiva is to deliver Occasional Video services (SNG) with six cameras and effects facilities, plus satellite space segment and uplink services from its Chalfont site.
Live coverage of this important rugby match is a first for BFBS and warrants the highest quality professional broadcast service for our troops around the world, says BFBS sports producer Jon Knighton. Arqivas flexible services are a critical part of delivering coverage of the game with a professional look and feel.
This multi-site operation demonstrates Arqivas adaptability to every broadcast demand, says Arqivas head of occasional video Andy Tweedley. For BFBS, our combination of production and transmission facilities is ideal for its special one-off rugby event.
Arqiva already provides studio, playout, transmission and satellite distribution services for BFBS’ six TV and twenty radio channels to its fixed bases including the Falklands, Iraq, Bosnia and Royal Navy vessels globally.
“BFBS’ television remit is highly specialised and its production requirements extensive,” says Andy. “Arqivas Occasional Video and satellite services make valuable additions to the facilities which make up its system.”