answer:The Paralympics are being broadcast on Channel 4, rather than on the BBC, but then that’s probably part of having fair competition amongst broadcasters etc. Channel 4 is still a very popular channel here in the UK, so it doesn’t feel like they’ve been sidelined. Tickets for the Para games have almost tripled the previous record, which is something I’m feeling very proud of. The Olympics ended up being such a success for our country (I don’t mean medal-wise, although third in the table is pretty stunning considering our size relative to other countries) that a lot of people who missed out on tickets for it have decided that they’ll still participate in the magic by attending the Paras. I think that it’s a shame there’s a break between the two, as that means the atmosphere could die down a bit. I would have preferred them to be immediately afterwards, and to then have the closing ceremony once it’s all done.