ITV and BBC to screen full World Cup final half-time show despite time concerns

Broadcasters expect to have time to analyse the gameChannels planning for break to last 25 to 30 minutesITV and BBC are planning to screen Fifa’s controversial half-time show in full from Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, but remain in the dark over how long it will last.The Guardian revealed last month that there were concerns among broadcasters at the length of the half-time spectacle, which has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and will feature Madonna, Shakira and the K-pop boyband BTS. They are planning for the interval to last between 25 and 30 minutes. Continue reading...

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