Sight loss charity lambasts BBC for no commentary on shortened Match of the Day

A charity supporting people with sight loss has called out the BBC for not featuring any commentary in its shortened Match of the Day. 'The BBC should be upholding basic accessibility standards so that everyone can enjoy their output.'

‘We agree with Jurgen that their decision not to include commentary on Match of the Day is unacceptable.

Despite Match of the Day being shortened on Saturday, half a million more people tuned in to watch in comparison to the previous week’s programme.

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