There will be even more opportunity to see Crufts on BBC 2 this year, with extra air time dedicated to the show for viewers over the week of the event. The coverage will again be supported by the interactive service via red button technology and, for the first time ever, Crufts will have a mobile phone service alongside the programming to launch on March 1^st, a week before Crufts airs on television.

This year’s coverage promises to have something for everyone, with Clare Balding and Ben Fogle leading the presenting team supported by Matt Baker. Peter Purves, Jessica Holm, Frank Kane and Wayne Cavanaugh will be the dog experts talking the viewer through the wonderful world of dogs, a must tune in for any dog lover.

The BBC is working with the Kennel Club this year to make sure that even if you can’t make the show, you can still enjoy the event! The new mobile phone service is browsable, allowing users to view Crufts mobile content and interact anytime, anywhere – at the event or otherwise. Content available will include fun canine quizzes, interviews with Crufts presenters including Clare Balding, top tips, galleries of winners plus much more.