Overview
- Reports published Tuesday say the BBC has decided that Andrew Castle will leave the lead commentator role after this year’s Wimbledon and that he was told about the change months earlier.
- Castle has been the BBC’s main voice at Wimbledon for about 23 years and described calling Andy Murray’s 2013 final as the highlight of his broadcasting career.
- He told reporters he accepts the decision without bitterness, is focused on family and personal projects, and is completing pre-Wimbledon duties at the Queen’s Club event this week.
- The change is linked in coverage to a wider editorial refresh driven by Alex Kay-Jelski since he took charge of BBC Sport, which the corporation says aims to modernise its tournament presentation.
- The BBC is reported to be considering internal names for the role, with Jonathan Overend, Nick Lester, Nick Mullins and Marcus Buckland among those mentioned as possible successors.