ABC TV BRINGS BEST PARALYMPIC TV COVERAGE IN WORLD

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ABC TV's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games will be the biggest effort by any broadcaster, anywhere in the world.

During over 100 hours of live coverage, ABC TV will show viewers every medal won by Australia's elite Paralympic athletes.

Games coverage will appear on ABC1 and ABC2 during 12 days of ceremonies and competition.

Opening Ceremony - LIVE on ABC1 and ABC2 *
Saturday September 6 at 9.50pm

Hosted by Adam Hills, Louise Sauvage and Karen Tighe

Daily Highlights on ABC1

Sunday September 7- Wednesday September 17

6pm - 7pm - Hosted by Steve Robilliard

11.30pm - 12.30am - Hosted by Karen Tighe

Daily LIVE Coverage of Competition on ABC2 *

Sunday September 7 - Wednesday September 17

1pm - 5pm - Hosted by Steve Robilliard

7.30pm - 11pm - Hosted by Karen Tighe

Closing Ceremony - LIVE on ABC1 & ABC2 *

September 17 at 10pm

Hosted by Adam Hills, Louise Sauvage and Karen Tighe

* Denotes programs will be available in HD on ABC HD Channel 20.