2026 Day 1 - Part 1

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Crufts
5th March 2026 47 mins Season 16 Episode 1

Claudia Winkleman joins the team as Clare Balding presents live coverage of Crufts 2026 from the National Exhibition Centre. The action gets off to a flying start with all the thrills and speed of Flyball, as reporter Radzi Chinyanganya and commentators Jim Rosenthal and Graham Partridge call the live heats. Plus: Claudia Winkleman gives her first impressions of the world's greatest dog show, and special guest Ellie Simmonds returns to her home patch in Birmingham for canine chat.

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Season 16 · Episode 2

2026 Day 1 - Part 2

Clare Balding presents more live coverage from the 122nd edition of Crufts from the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, including the first Agility final in the Main Arena, and the Heelwork to Music competition. Plus, all the news from the NEC's halls. Ellie Simmonds selects her breed of the day, and resident vet Dr Paul Manktelow answers questions about best practices for dog lovers.
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01 Clare Balding profile Clare Baldingas Self - Host 02 Ellie Simmonds profile Ellie Simmondsas Self - Co-Presenter 03 Radzi Chinyanganya profile Radzi Chinyanganyaas Self - Reporter 04 Claudia Winkleman profile Claudia Winklemanas Self - Co-Presenter 05 Jim Rosenthal profile Jim Rosenthalas Commentator (voice)
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