Did anyone really need a medieval jousting movie scored to Queen and David Bowie? No. Did millennial audiences in 2001 immediately understand that Brian Helgeland’s A Knight’s Tale – out again in cinemas this week – was exactly what they wanted anyway? Absolutely.
Five years after Baz Luhrmann had proved that modern soundtracks could electrify period texts in Romeo + Juliet, Helgeland applied the same logic to tournaments in the Middle Ages, and discovered it worked brilliantly. For this is a film so joyous and free of pretentiousness that questions about historical accuracy splinter on impact.
Part of the film’s pleasure is indeed how gleefully it flaunts every bizarre, wonky anachronism: peasants hammer wooden stands to “We Will Rock You”, courtly balls pivot to Seventies disco, and the whole thing vibrates with a classic-rock swagger that feels bracingly alive. Heartwarming, too. Tingeing it all with bittersweetness, of course, is Heath Ledger’s wonderful lead performance, shot seven years before his death in 2008. The film preserves his beauty in permanent youth.
In many ways, A Knight’s Tale is a time capsule from a very specific cultural moment. The story of a peasant squire who seizes his destiny landed at a point when Pop Idol had reduced stardom to a phone-in vote and the right sob story; when The Strokes had every alternative kid in drainpipe Levi’s and battered Converse thinking they could transform themselves through nonchalance and the correct haircut.
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What the film instinctively gets – and what millennials understood right back – is that reinvention isn’t about lying. It’s about performing a role so completely that the performance becomes the reality. William Thatcher doesn’t pretend to be a knight; he decides he is one, then commits. Beneath that surfer hair, he moves like nobility and talks the same way.
Changing his stars: William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) transformed himself in ‘A Knight’s Tale’ (Sony)
Confidence becomes truth – it’s the same logic that powers Gatsby’s rebranding, Don Draper’s assumed identity in Mad Men, and Julien Sorel’s social climbing in The Red and the Black. Helgeland applies it to the stratified ranks of 14th-century feudalism, and makes anything seem possible. If a peasant can become a knight through self-belief, why can’t a medieval movie have a soundtrack with synthesisers and guitar riffs?
Ledger and Paul Bettany are the film’s twin engines, both operating at maximum charisma. Ledger plays William with courtly grace despite the beach-blond tangles, spouting lines like “Perhaps angels have no names, only beautiful faces” as if Jocelyn’s reaction is the only thing in the world that matters.
Ah yes, Jocelyn. Played by Shannyn Sossamon – whom the casting director, Francine Maisler, discovered DJing Gwyneth Paltrow’s birthday party – she’s the hipster pinup with whom William is smitten. Watch Ledger’s face light up around Sossamon, around his co-stars, around the audacious silliness of it all. Bettany’s Chaucer – first appearing naked, trudging through the countryside having gambled away his clothes – struts through the film like he’s already famous, a braggadocious raconteur with mischief in his eyes.
Before his first joust, Chaucer promises William: “I got their attention, you go win their hearts.” If the baroque pre-tournament hype handles the attention-getting, the “Golden Years” scene is where the film ignites. At a formal ball, William is asked to demonstrate how nobles dance in Gelderland, his invented homeland. What starts as courtly footwork suddenly shifts when Bowie’s melody kicks in and the room turns into a swirling medieval rave. The young lovers start bouncing and flailing, while Rufus Sewell’s deliciously villainous Count Adhemar glowers from the sidelines.
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It will remind you of the prom scene from another millennial coming-of-age classic, 1999’s She’s All That, only in doublets and wimples. One reviewer admitted to leaving the film “with a great big grin” on their face, and that’s the alchemy of A Knight’s Tale. It bypasses any critical faculties, heading straight for the pleasure centres where sincerity and silliness become entwined.
Roger Ebert, the celebrated film critic, called it “whimsical, silly and romantic”, noting that it reminded him “of the days before films got so cynical and unrelentingly violent”. The cast back this up: Mark Addy’s Roland makes tunics from tents, Alan Tudyk’s Wat promises to “fong” his enemies, Laura Fraser’s Kate stamps her armour with a Nike swoosh. In one scene, they assemble a love letter together from the wreckage of their broken hearts, and somehow it doesn’t feel sickly sweet.
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Weighed and measured, this is a movie that runs on innocence and uncut charm. Like its star, it will forever radiate warmth.
The road has been closed for over a month for repairs
Concerns have been raised about safety barriers on a road that has been closed for over a month. Work has been underway on Forty Foot Bank in Chatteris since mid-January to repair subsidence.
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The road has been closed to motorists and is expected to reopen by the end of Monday (February 23). However, there will be two-way temporary traffic lights put in place due to “concerns with safety barriers”.
A Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson said: “Work is currently underway to reconstruct and resurface a 1km section of Forty Foot Bank. This is a soil affected road and the road has deteriorated significantly.
“The road will remain closed over the weekend and is due to re-open by close of play on Monday (23 February).
“Although we plan to re-open the road to reduce disruption, there will be two-way temporary traffic lights along the route, due to concerns with the safety barriers. The temporary lights will need to remain in place until we’ve assessed what needs to happen next with the barriers. We apologise for the inconvenience.”
In one respect this decision is not altogether surprising.
The way the Supreme Court hearings were going, this seemed the most likely decision from the US judiciary.
Even so, it’s an enormous blow to the Trump regime.
The best place to begin understanding this is to go all the way back in history to the US constitution.
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Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs
At the heart of it was the notion that the president should not have the unilateral power to set taxes which, back then at least, mostly consisted of tariffs.
Tariffs, in other words, needed to be decided by Congress. This wasn’t just incidental; it was the cornerstone of the much-celebrated “separation of powers”.
The downside of this pretty clear constitutional stricture is that getting anything through Congress is often time consuming and cumbersome.
So, over the decades, various exceptions were written into law to allow presidents to, say, impose emergency tariffs in the event of national security or balance of payments crises – or because of a specific issue with a particular sector.
Image: Trump announcing tariffs last April. Pic: Reuters
These exceptions represent a catalogue of obscure legal loopholes where the president can actually impose tariffs unilaterally without having to go through Congress.
Understanding this history is quite important to understanding what has just happened. Because much of the small print of how Donald Trump has imposed tariffs thus far has come back to the president’s use of these various historic loopholes.
So, for instance, the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 has a clause, section 232, that says he can impose tariffs on certain sectors if there is a national security justification. The president used this clause for his tariffs on steel and aluminium
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As for the famous “Liberation Day” tariffs, they were implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977.
This is really only supposed to be used when the country is in a national emergency of one sort or another. That, certainly, was the president’s justification for the Liberation Day tariffs: trade deficits, illegal drug inflows – these, he argued, constituted a national emergency.
Image: Trump has described ‘tariff’ as his favourite word. Pic: Reuters
All the IEEPA tariffs, which is to say a fair chunk, about half, of all his levies are now null and void. There is a serious question mark about whether the administration may have to refund part, or perhaps even all, of the money paid thus far under these “Liberation Day” tariffs.
In one respect, this doesn’t fundamentally change anything, insofar as it will probably just force the administration to use some of those other obscure loopholes to recoup extra levies. The White House can blame the judiciary for obstructing the course of politics.
However, coming as it does as the president’s poll ratings slump (in no small part because tariffs are not particularly popular), there is another potential avenue, where this episode forces Trump to concede (to the extent that it would be cast as a concession) that tariffs are not working as he might have hoped.
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Either way, it’s yet more chaos from the on-again-off-again trade war.
Doubtless there will be more twists and turns to come.
Constable Kevin McGhee and another colleague had attended the flat in search of a male suspected of stabbing his partner.
A brave Scottish cop who dragged a suspected knifeman from a burning flat is being awarded for his bravery. Constable Kevin McGhee and another colleague had attended the Lanarkshire flat in search of a male suspected of stabbing his partner.
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On arrival, the officers noticed that thick black smoke was coming from the top-floor flat – but the suspect was refusing to leave. Kevin made the brave and courageous decision to force entry to the property and was met with billowing smoke, intense heat, and extremely reduced visibility.
Despite the conditions, he was able to drag the male to safety before re-entering to check no one else was within, reports Glasgow Live. Due to his heroic actions, Kevin has been named as a winner at the Chief Constable’s Bravery Awards taking place next week
He said: “I am firstly honoured to have been nominated and secondly delighted to have been selected to receive a Chief Constable Bravery Award. As police officers we are faced with difficult circumstances on a daily basis.
“We take an oath to protect and serve our communities and in doing so have a duty to preserve life. I firmly believe any of my colleagues would have done the same as myself in the circumstances.
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“I wish to thank my colleagues who assisted during the incident, the Scottish Fire and Rescue and Scottish Ambulance Service for their response and assistance.”
A four-legged law enforcer will also be trotted out to receive the Police Animal Lifetime Achievement. Police horse Cathcart has served at high-profile events such as the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Scottish Cup finals, Old Firm matches, COP26, and presidential visits.
Known for his boldness, composure, and instinctive crowd-control ability, he has safely escorted thousands, protected officers, and helped train new riders. And now he is being recognised for his 13 years of service.
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Chief Constable Jo Farrell KPM said: “Policing is a relentless and challenging job like no other. Accounts of how our people show up and stand up for, and with, our communities can be a source of energy and pride for policing in Scotland.
“We police with, and for, the people of Scotland and rely on their support and assistance to build and maintain safe, secure, and resilient communities where everyone can thrive.
“I want to congratulate all the nominees and winners for their dedication to keeping Scotland safe.”
Josh Warrington is out for revenge against compatriot Leigh Wood as the pair tonight face off in Nottingham in a hotly-anticipated rematch.
They first fought in October 2023 in Sheffield, with Wood stopping the ‘Leeds Warrior’ despite being down on the judges’ scorecards.
Wood retained the WBA featherweight title that night, with his opponent outraged at the early stoppage.
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Now, Warrington is out to avenge his previous defeat to his fierce rival, but he will have to do it in Wood’s backyard, with the fight taking place at the Motorpoint Arena.
There is no belt up for grabs here, after Wood surrendered the title, vacating it later that month.
The duo will go head to head in the super-featherweight division.
Wood has fought just once since that 2023 bout, and that ended in defeat against Anthony Cacace as he challenged for the IBF super-featherweight title in May last year.
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He was TKO’d in the ninth round, with 2:15 on the clock.
Warrington’s loss to Wood in 2023 ended up being the second of three straight defeats, as he was also beaten by Cacace.
That bout with the Northern Irishman took place at Wembley in September 2024, on the undercard of Daniel Dubois’ knockout victory over Anthony Joshua.
Warrington was beaten by unanimous decision as he failed in his challenge for the IBF belt.
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The 35-year-old fought just once last year, beating Asad Asif Khan in May in Sheffield by unanimous decision.
Wood vs Warrington fight time and ring walks
Ring walks for tonight’s main event are expected at approximately 10pm GMT.
Undercard coverage begins at 7pm GMT.
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How to watch Wood vs Warrington
TV channel and live stream: The bout will take place exclusively on DAZN, where subscribers can live stream the event at no extra pay-per-view cost. A DAZN subscription starts at £15.99 per month.
Live blog: You can follow the event on fight day with Standard Sport’s live blog.
Wood vs Warrington 2 undercard
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Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington (super-featherweight)
Ishmael Davis vs Bilal Fawaz (British and Commonwealth super-welterweight titles)
Dave Allen vs Karim Berredjem (heavyweight)
Sandy Ryan vs Karla Ramos Zamora (vacant WBC women’s super-lightweight title)
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Leo Atang vs Dan Garber (heavyweight)
Wood vs Warrington 2 prediction
We’ve not seen either of these fighters in the ring in recent months, so it is difficult to know what shape both men will be in come fight day.
Wood has remarked during fight week that he “does not want an easy fight”.
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The 37-year-old is 28-4 in his career, with 17 knockouts, while Warrington is 32-4.
That right hook from the southpaw stance in the first match-up’s seventh round proved the decisive punch last time out.
Warrington says he is confident he can avoid the repeat when the “fantastic” punch is thrown this time around.
“I can’t see what Leigh’s going to do differently,” he said.
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“I mourned my career a little bit then decided to continue because I felt I had more than enough to do some things in this sport.”
Wood vs Warrington 2 latest odds
Wood to win on points or by decision: 3/1
Wood to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 13/8
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Warrington to win on points or by decision: 23/10
Warrington to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 11/2
A massive rescue operation had been launched on Yr Wyddfa in Eryri National Park
The bodies of two men have been found on Snowdon after a major search operation was launched. An alert was first raised on Wednesday (February 18) after concern grew for the welfare of two men, aged 19 and 20.
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Crews from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard were deployed and carried out extensive searches on Yr Wyddfa – also known as Snowdon – until the early hours of Thursday morning. Searches resumed at approximately 8am on Thursday, 19 February on the mountain in Eryri National Park.
Bodies of the two men were tragically located and recovered as part of these co-ordinated search efforts. Both have now been formally identified, and their families have been informed, North Wales Live reports.
A police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that two bodies have been located in the Eryri mountain range during searches for two missing men, aged 19 and 20. The coroner has been notified, and we ask that the privacy of the families is respected at this difficult time.”
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Jurgen Dissmann, Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: “On behalf of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the two men who have tragically lost their lives. The team were tasked by North Wales Police and launched an extensive multi-agency operation in full winter conditions.
“Volunteers searched across challenging mountain terrain in snow and ice, working long hours through the night in difficult weather in an effort to locate the pair as quickly as possible. Despite the determined and sustained commitment of everyone involved, we are deeply saddened that, despite all efforts, the outcome was not what we had hoped for.
“I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues from Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA and HM Coastguard for their invaluable assistance throughout the operation.”
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Police added: “Further updates will be provided when appropriate.”
Officers were patrolling Bolton town centre last night (February 20) when they stopped the car “following suspicious circumstances”.
They checked the driver and his car, finding that they were making food deliveries without the proper insurance to do so.
Police also found the driver had only a provisional licence and reported them.
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A spokesperson for GMP said: “Last night, whilst on patrol as part of Operation Overspill PC Morgan has stopped a vehicle following suspicious circumstances.
“After further checks on the driver and the vehicle, it was discovered that the driver was making food deliveries without the insurance to be doing so.
“The driver was also driving on a provisional licence.
“The driver has been reported for driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and no insurance, the car was subsequently seized and awaits the driver’s collection!”
In today’s fast-moving media world, brands are frequently required to respond to scandals that may tarnish perceptions of their products or services. Quick responses to quieten rumours or accept responsibility for missteps are crucial.
This becomes challenging when people themselves are the brand. Their behaviour is much harder to control than a press release. They present feelings and emotions that may disrupt any strategic response to scandal.
Britain’s royal family is a case in point – and with the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, their brand is facing one of its biggest tests of the modern age.
Consumers are known to form deeper, more emotional bonds with human brands than nonhuman ones – such as the passionate fans of Taylor Swift, who identify with her on a personal level. The flipside is that any perceived lapses or failures in judgment may also generate stronger emotions, reflecting more negatively on perceptions of that brand.
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For years, the royal family has had to navigate publicity around the former Duke of York. Much of this is related to his long-term relationship with the late financier and convicted child sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest under suspicion of misconduct in public office places the rest of the family in a position of protecting the brand from damage by distancing themselves from him.
The arrest follows the US government publication of documents that appear to show Mountbatten-Windsor sharing official information with Epstein during his time as a trade envoy. That period, from 2001-11, was not without scrutiny for the then-prince. But the palace generally kept a low profile in response – following the mantra “never complain, never explain” that was often attributed to the late Queen Elizabeth.
Mountbatten-Windsor stepped down from the trade envoy role in 2011, with the palace issuing a simple statement that, in future, he would “undertake trade engagements if requested”.
In the following years, public pressure mounted on the royal family to be more transparent in many respects, especially concerning Mountbatten-Windsor’s embroilment with Epstein.
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The turning point from a low-profile brand management strategy to more overt actions appears to have been Mountbatten-Windsor’s Newsnight interview in November 2019, in which he claimed to have broken off his friendship with Epstein in 2010. He also denied allegations of sexual abuse that had been brought by Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.
This moment provided a focal point that attracted public outrage. In response, the royal family began to take more decisive action to avoid the brand being contaminated or “infected” by the negativity surrounding the former prince.
Social contagion
The concept of social contagion helps us understand how this works.
According to social contagion theory, people are influenced by those around them. This helps explain how behaviour, attitudes or emotions can spread through a group or society, much like a virus. What you may call “cancel culture” occurs when disapproval and moral condemnation of an individual or group snowballs across social media as people feel compelled to join in.
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The reaction to the Newsnight interview – memes, mocking headlines and charities and sponsors distancing themselves from Mountbatten-Windsor – would have made clear to the royal family that their brand was at risk from this social contagion.
Despite the late queen’s reported support for her son, the monarchy began taking formal measures to protect the institution. In November 2019, Mountbatten-Windsor stepped back from public duties “for the foreseeable future”. In January 2022, he was stripped of royal patronages and military titles, as well as the right to use His Royal Highness in any official capacity.
The following month, Mountbatten-Windsor settled out of court with Giuffre for a reported £12 million, with no admission of wrongdoing.
In May 2023, although he attended King Charles III’s coronation, he played no official role and was not included in the procession or royal balcony appearance. Since that time, King Charles and Prince William have made it known they do not want him back in public life.
The full removal of Mountbatten-Windsor’s title of prince in October 2025, following the publication of more Epstein-related documents, solidified his permanent exclusion from public life. Most recently, he has been forced to leave his royal residence and move to a more isolated home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Both the king and William issued written statements to distance themselves in light of the newest Epstein files, expressing their “deep concern” for Epstein’s victims. The formality of making written statements signalled the seriousness with which they viewed the events, and also acted as a public record of their distancing from Mountbatten-Windsor. In showing their sympathy for the victims, they were aligning morally with them rather than defending him.
Reporting on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE
Once a brand is accused of criminal wrongdoing, this potentially escalates a crisis from a minor reputational issue into one that risks a complete breakdown of trust in the brand.
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In a statement, the king said “let me state clearly: the law must take its course” and “my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all”. His reference to “Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor”, as opposed to acknowledging him as his brother, makes clear Mountbatten-Windsor’s ostracisation from the rest of the family.
The royal family appear to have navigated their responses to the potential tarnishing of the monarchy in both official and unofficial ways. They have stripped Mountbatten-Windsor of all official roles and titles, excluded him from public royal events, shown public support for Epstein’s victims, and employed a media management strategy that shifts the focus to other royals.
But polling conducted before the arrest suggests the royal brand is still at risk.
Brands can weather scandals by making fast responses and accepting responsibility. But they may also need to build trust again by proving in the longer term that they have changed. Perhaps the royal family is due for a rebrand.
Ryan Garcia returns to the ring tonight to take on Mario Barrios in a welterweight clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The WBC world title is on the line in the division, with Barrios fighting for the first time since his majority draw with the returning Manny Pacquiao in July last year.
The draw meant that Barrios retained the belt, but he comes under fire against a rejuvenated Garcia, who is looking for redemption after a defeat by Rolly Romero in his first fight since his year-long suspension.
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The Californian tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug, ahead of his shock victory over Devin Haney back in April 2024, with Garcia’s win converted into a no-contest after his positive test.
Now, he goes head to head with Barrios, after a rematch with Pacquiao did not materialise for ‘El Azteca’, who has had back to back draws after his tie with Pacquiao and before that against Abel Ramos.
He is looking for his first win since June 2024 in his third welterweight title defence, but ‘King Ry’ is hungry to prove himself once more on the world stage, looking to become a champion for the first time in his career.
Garcia’s most recent victory was in December 2023, knocking out Oscar Duarte, discounting his bout with Haney.
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Barrios vs Garcia fight time and ring walks
The main event is set to begin at 5am GMT, which is 9pm local time. The undercard is set to get underway from 1am GMT, which is 5pm local time.
Those times, of course, could change.
How to watch Barrios vs Garcia
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TV channel and live stream: The bout will take place exclusively on DAZN, where you can purchase the pay-per-view at a cost of £24.99.
Barrios vs Garcia undercard
Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia (WBC welterweight title)
Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte (IBF super-lightweight title)
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Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka (WBA super-lightweight title)
Frank Martin vs Nahir Albright (super-lightweight)
Bektemir Melikuziev vs Sena Agbeko (super-middleweight)
Barrios vs Garcia prediction
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Neither man is in the best of form coming into this one, but Barrios has been the more active, especially considering Garcia’s year lay-off.
Barrios failed to convince in his majority draw with Pacquiao last time out, outlanded in power punches.
Garcia, meanwhile, also looked flat against Romero in Times Square, New York, where he was knocked down by a double left hook in the second round.
It could definitely be a case of both fighters cancelling each other out here.
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Barrios to win by decision
Barrios vs Garcia weigh-in
On Friday, Barrios weighed in at 147lbs, while Garcia was a shade lighter at 146.5lbs.
Barrios vs Garcia latest odds
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Barrios to win on points or by decision: 7/2
Barrios to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 13/2
Garcia to win on points or by decision: 12/5
Garcia to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 13/10
Switzerland – unbeaten through the round-robin stage – appeared to have the upper hand in the early stages in the curling semi-final, but the decisive moment of the contest came in the seventh end, when a brilliant takeout from Mouat cleared away four stones and forced the Swiss to relinquish the hammer for just a point.
Oliver Glasner guided Crystal Palace to their first ever major honour by winning the FA Cup last season, but has lost a lot of credit with supporters in the months following their Wembley triumph
Oliver Glasner’s broken relationship with Crystal Palace fans has taken another hit with the departing boss warning them to stay humble.
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The Austrian was the toast of Selhurst Park last year, after he guided the club to their first ever major honour by winning the FA Cup. He followed that up by winning the Community Shield in a magical spell for the Eagles.
But in the months following, he has grown increasingly frustrated after seeing the likes of Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi leave the club.
Glasner has already confirmed he will be leaving at the end of the season, but his departure still may come before that. Palace fans chanted for Glasner to be sacked following the 1-1 draw with Zrinjski Mostar in the Conference League on Thursday night.
It then emerged that Palace could accelerate the 51-year-old’s exit, although it is now understood he will remain in place for a crucial run of fixtures. Palace sit just eight points ahead of the drop zone after a run which has seen them win once in the Premier League since the turn of the year.
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And Glasner remains unhappy with the Palace faithful calling for his head, suggesting certain supporters need to remember where they came from.
He said: “They can say and sing whatever they want. I know what I am doing. I would say the most important thing is stay humble. I think it’s the same for the fans.
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“Stay humble. Never forget where you’re coming from. I think a few who are so critical in this situation are not humble anymore.
“Forget where you are coming from and usually in life you are punished for this. It would have been quite easy for me to step back earlier, [I had] many opportunities to be honest. I didn’t do it. I felt responsible for the team – especially for the players.”
Pressed on whether he will remain until the conclusion of the current campaign, he added: “Let’s see. What the future brings, we never know.”
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In a prickly press conference before the home game with Wolves, Glasner also suggested that he wasn’t good enough to overcome the losses of some of their key players.
He continued: “I think Crystal Palace have had the best time in their history and I’ve played maybe a small part in these best 18-20 months.
“We are not in the best moment right now. I understand and take responsibility for everything because I am responsible for the whole team.
“I am just not good enough to replace the players we sold. I am just not good enough to integrate the new players in a way that we can play the same way as we did. I am not good enough that we can cope with the schedule.”
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Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package
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Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
