Tour de France highlights to be broadcast on channel 5 as multi-year deal means UK fans won’t miss out on coverage

Channel 5 has agreed a multi-year deal with TNT Sports to broadcast free-to-air highlights of the Tour de France and other Grand Tours in the UK, taking over from ITV. Coverage begins with highlights of the Tour de France's Grand Départ from Barcelona on July 4 and 5, with daily highlights to follow throughout the race. The deal ensures UK fans continue to have free access to evening highlights of all three Grand Tours.