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SBS: ratings figures down as Le Tour tragics turn fickle

SBS holds the Australian candle for the Tour de France, gamely broadcasting the sweat and pain into the night. How big is that audience? Has it hung on post Cadel?

31 Jul 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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SBS holds the Australian candle for the Tour de France, gamely broadcasting the sweat and pain into the night. How big is that audience? Has it hung on post Cadel?

The true Tour tragics are profoundly grateful for SBS’s long term loyalty to the event, which is the toughest, longest and most public international touring event in the world. This year is the 23rd consecutive broadcast.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.