Andrew Castle says this year’s Wimbledon will be his last as BBC commentator

The Guardian UK Wednesday 17 June 2026, 09:07 UTC By Guardian sport 1 min read

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Former British No 1 axed after 23 years at the mic‘I am lucky to have the best gig in sports broadcasting’Andrew Castle has confirmed this year’s Wimbledon will be his last at the commentator’s mic, the former British No 1 leaving the “best gig in sports broadcasting” after more than two decades as the BBC makes changes to its coverage. The 62-year-old, who will remain in post as the All England Championships get underway on Monday, told the The Times: “It’s been a hell of a journey. I can’t...

Former British No 1 axed after 23 years at the mic
‘I am lucky to have the best gig in sports broadcasting’

Andrew Castle has confirmed this year’s Wimbledon will be his last at the commentator’s mic, the former British No 1 leaving the “best gig in sports broadcasting” after more than two decades as the BBC makes changes to its coverage.

The 62-year-old, who will remain in post as the All England Championships get underway on Monday, told the The Times: “It’s been a hell of a journey. I can’t say I have enjoyed every minute because there have been moments of pressure and controversy, but it has been a huge privilege.

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