Here’s June’s highlights on Front Runner

We have more new shows, live sports coverage and powerful documentaries ready for you this month. And here’s a taster of what we’ll be showing.

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Mexico’s biggest wrestling promotion, is lined up to make its UK television debut this June on Front Runner. We can’t wait to see some of the world’s greatest luchador wrestlers in action.

For motorsport fans, there’s more British GT Championship and MINI Challenge racing, this time from Silverstone GP. We also have highlights from last month’s brilliant Knockhill Ferrari Festival in Scotland.

As always, there’ll be new episodes of Bike World, Gillette World Sport, Mobil 1 The Grid and much, much more to enjoy now summer has officially arrived.

1. British GT Championship and MINI Challenge. 

Live from Silverstone GP track on Sunday 11th June.

Doesn’t time fly? We’re practically mid-way through the motorsport season already.

Front Runner is broadcasting the British GT Championship and MINI Challenge live this year – and this next round takes us to Silverstone, the UK’s most famous track.

 

2. Highlights from Knockhill Ferrari Festival.

Monday 5th June at 5pm. Repeated Wednesday 7th and 14th June at 1pm and Monday 12th June at 5pm.  

Last month, the Ferrari Owners Club GB celebrated their 50th anniversary in fine style with a parade across Scotland’s Forth Road Bridge.

It was a spectacular sight, as these iconic supercars made their way north from Edinburgh to a track day at Knockhill Racing Circuit.

 

3. Neil Adams documentary.

Monday 5th June at 8.30pm. Repeated Wednesday 7th June at 6pm.

Neil Adams MBE marks 50 years in judo and shares his life story in this compelling and moving documentary. He opens up about his battles with alcohol, his Olympic heartache and the death of his brother.

4. AAA Wrestling. UK EXCLUSIVE.

Starting Wednesday 14th June at 9pm.

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide is Mexico’s biggest wrestling promotion – and is exclusively being shown in the UK on Front Runner.

The talented international competitors are known for wearing masks when competing and showcase the best in the ‘lucha libre’ style of wrestling.

If you’re a fan, this is something that’s definitely not to be missed. And a chance to see some of the world’s greatest luchador wrestlers in action including La Parka, El Texano Jr. and Super Fly.

5. LIVE greyhound racing. Front Runner 2.

Monday to Saturday between 7pm and 11pm.

Sundays between 6pm and 9.30pm.

We have greyhound action live every night on Front Runner 2. Enjoy the excitement of the racing as it happens from tracks across the country.

 

6. UCMMA.

Saturdays at 11pm. Repeated Fridays at 11pm.

Every weekend, we show fantastic UCMMA sports action on Front Runner and there’s a chance to see professional fighters in action.

These athletes have trained for years to build up the strength and endurance for the events – and fans can watch them in action on the UK’s only free sports channel.

 

7. World Poker Tour.

Sunday evenings 6pm-8pm and 10pm-midnight. Episodes also broadcast regularly throughout the week.

World Poker Tour is one of Front Runner’s most popular shows.

Follow the action from high-stake poker tournaments. Feel the tension around the table as these stars get to play with hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake.

 

8. Poker Night in America.

Mondays and Wednesdays at 10pm. Sundays 10am-noon.

Poker Night in America continues throughout June.

As well as following the games, we also get to know some of America’s best players sat at the poker table. And there’s some characters in this crowd!

 

9. The Indoor League.

Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5.30pm. Sundays between 1.30pm and 3pm.

The 1970s series has brought back so many happy memories of playing table skittles, shove ha’penny, bar billiards and Yorkshire darts at the village local.

So cricket legend Fred Trueman – with his pipe in one hand and a pint in t’other – is staying on Front Runner with more shows throughout May.

 

10. Gillette World Sport 2017.

Thursdays at 9.30pm.

If you enjoy niche sports, then there’s no better programme for you than Gillette World Sport.

This feature-driven show delves into the idiosyncrasies of your favourite sports, taking a look at the techniques used by athletes, how they train, technology, the cutting edge science and much more.

 

11. Mobil 1 The Grid.

Friday 2nd June at 6.30pm and Friday 16th June at 6.30pm.

This is the show to get your motorsport round-up. This motoring magazine show offers behind the scenes access to race days, team news and insights into the technology used on your favourite cars from the world of motorsport.

 

12. Bike World.

New episodes on Friday 9th June and Friday 23rd June at 6.30pm.

Europe’s most popular motorbike entertainment show is airing on Front Runner for all you two-wheeled fanatics. Join the team as they take you on a magical journey throughout Europe, bringing you exclusive stories ahead of anyone else.

 

Follow listings for more information. Front Runner is available on Freeview ch91, FreeSat ch250, Talk Talk/BT ch91 and Sky ch469.

Win a pair of weekend British GT tickets courtesy of Front Runner

The only thing more exciting than watching live British GT on Front Runner is to be there yourself – smelling the tyre rubber, hearing the exhausts pop and cheering on the drivers. Lamborghini, Aston Martin, McLaren and many more manufacturers will be represented by top British teams all racing flat out for a shot at British GT honours.

So we’re giving three lucky fans the chance to take it all in at Snetterton, Norfolk, on the weekend of May 27/28 with a pair of weekend entry tickets for each winner.

To take part, visit our Twitter or Facebook page and follow the instructions to be in with a chance to watch the likes of Sam Tordoff, Kelvin Fletcher, Jonny Adam, Seb Morris and more fight wheel to wheel.

Full terms and conditions for this competition are below. Good luck!

British GT ticket competition terms and conditions:

These rules and any other rules specified by Front Runner (the “Company”) from time to time (“Competition Rules”) apply to any competition which is run by or on behalf of the Company (“Competition”). By taking part in a Competition, you agree to be bound by the Competition Rules and by the decisions of the Company which are final in all matters relating to the Competition. The Company reserves the right to disqualify any entrant and/or winner in its absolute discretion for any reason and without notice in accordance with the Competition rules.

All entries must be received at the place specified during the period in which the Competition is open and late or incomplete entries will be disqualified. Proof of posting (if relevant) shall not be deemed proof of delivery. No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are lost, delayed, misdirected or corrupted during delivery to the place specified for any reason whatsoever.

Entries must be submitted by an individual (not via any agency or similar) and, unless otherwise stated, are limited to one per person. Prizes may be provided by a third party sponsor of the Competition. The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute any prize with cash or a prize of comparable value.

The winning entry will be that which has met the entry criteria and which most closely meets the Competition criteria specified.

Unless otherwise stated, each Competition is open to all GB residents of 18 years and over, except employees of: (a) the Company; and (b) any third party appointed by the Company to organise and/or manage the Competition; and (c) the Competition sponsor(s).

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Specific terms for British GT tickets competition:

• Each winner will receive one prize only
• The prize is a pair of weekend tickets for the 2017 British GT Championship at Snetterton on May 27th and 28th
• Travel to and from the destination is not included
• No cash alternative is available
• Competition entry is only possible via Facebook and Twitter and the entry requirements shown on the posts to which you need to reply
• Only entrants specifying a legible answer (if required) are valid
• Winners will be selcted at midday on Friday 19th May 2017
• Prizes must be claimed within 48 hours or may be given to another entrant
• Facebook winners will be notified by being tagged on the comments one of the original posts, and messaged on Facebook where possible
• The Facebook winners’ Facebook accounts must not block the FrontRunnerTV page
• Twitter winner will be notified by being mentioned in a tweet.
• The Twitter winner’s Twitter account must not block the FrontRunnerTV account
• Competition is for UK residents only and the prizes will be available to residents of a UK address only
• Front Runner reserves the right to feature the name of the prize winner in future promotions

More LIVE sport on Front Runner this May

This Sunday, LIVE on Front Runner, we have the next rounds of the British GT Championship and MINI Challenge – and here’s what we have lined up for you afterwards.

New for May, we will be showing live greyhound racing across all platforms every Tuesday evening from 7pm.

As well as the live events, we have brand new episodes in our poker shows, professional fighting, motorsport and alternative sports.

And there’s also more of The Indoor League, presented by the late cricket legend Fred Trueman.

So here’s the full round up…. Enjoy!

 

1. LIVE greyhound racing. 

Tuesdays between 7pm and 11pm.

From now on, watch live greyhound action for FREE across all our platforms every Tuesday evening. Follow all the action as it happens from the tracks at multiple locations across the country.

 

2. LIVE British GT Championship and MINI Challenge from Snetterton in Norfolk.

Sunday May 28th all day.

For the first time ever, the British GT Championship and MINI Challenge season is being broadcast LIVE from the track.

We would’ve already been to Oulton Park and Rockingham ISSC tracks. This round, the teams will be at Snetterton circuit in Norfolk, and once again all the action will be available throughout the day on Front Runner.

 

3. Chessboxing: UKIP vs Lib Dem.

The Brexit Belt featuring UKIP MEP Jonathan Arnott vs Lib Dem activist Toby White.

Bank Holiday Monday (May 1st) at 7pm. (Repeated Wednesday May 10th).

Chessboxing is a hybrid fighting sport combining two traditional British sports, boxing and chess, as competitors take rounds of chess mixed with rounds of boxing until a winner is declared either via knockout or checkmate.

This wild sporting mash-up on Bank Holiday Monday includes the bout between UKIP MEP Jonathan Arnott and Lib Dem activist Toby White. There’s also an enthralling England vs Finland undercard with former IBF world champ Terry Marsh.

 

4. World Poker Tour.

Bank Holiday Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm.

One of Front Runner’s most popular shows, World Poker Tour follows the action from the tables of premiere high-stake poker tournaments.

These stars know how to keep calm under intense pressure, even when there’s hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake. And you certainly feel the tension around the table.

 

5. Poker Night in America.

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9.30pm.

Poker Night in America made its UK debut on Front Runner last year – and straight away became a firm favourite.

As well as following the action, we also get to know the players around the poker table. And there are certainly some characters in this crowd!

 

6. More professional fighting.

Fights from the Vault. Saturdays at 11pm. (Repeated Mondays at 9pm).

Behind the Fighter. Sundays at 9.30pm. (Repeated Mondays at 8.30pm).

Every weekend, we show fantastic combat sports action on Front Runner and there’s a chance to see professional fighters battle it out in ‘Fights from the Vault’.

These athletes have trained for years to build up the strength and endurance for the events – and fans can watch them in action on the UK’s only free sports channel.

If you missed out on the last series of Behind the Fighter, there’s a chance to catch up every Sunday on episodes about Kane Mousah (Sunday May 7th), Panicos Yusuf (Sunday May 14th), Andy DeVent (Sunday May 21st) and Aaron Aby (Sunday May 28th).

 

7. The Indoor League. MORE EPISODES!

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 5.30pm. (Repeated Sundays between 1pm and 2.30pm).

The 1970s series has brought back so many happy memories of playing table skittles, shove ha’penny, bar billiards and Yorkshire darts at the village local.

So cricket legend Fred Trueman – with his pipe in one hand and a pint in t’other – is staying on Front Runner with more shows throughout May.

 

8. Gillette World Sport 2017. SERIES CONTINUES!

New episode on Thursday May 4th and May 18 at 9.30pm on Freeview only.

If you enjoy niche sports, then there’s no better programme for you than Gillette World Sport.

This feature-driven show delves into the idiosyncrasies of your favourite sports, taking a look at the techniques used by athletes, how they train, technology, the cutting edge science and much more.

 

9. Bike World. SERIES CONTINUES!

Friday May 12th and Friday May 26th at 6.30pm.

Europe’s most popular motorbike entertainment show is airing on Front Runner for all you two-wheeled fanatics. Join the team as they take you on a magical journey throughout Europe, bringing you exclusive stories ahead of anyone else.

 

10. Mobil 1 the Grid. SERIES CONTINUES!

Friday May 5th at 5pm and Friday April 19th at 5pm.

This is the show to get your motorsport round-up. This motoring magazine show offers behind the scenes access to race days, team news and insights into the technology used on your favourite cars from the world of motorsport.

 

Follow listings for more information. Front Runner is available on Freeview ch91, FreeSat ch250, Talk Talk/BT ch91 and Sky ch468.