As well as highlights from Melbourne of the opening ceremony, there's a look ahead to 11 days of competition featuring more than 4,500 athletes from 71 nations. The action gets under way at 11.10pm on BBC1. Presented by Clare Balding. Live online at [web address removed] (UK broadband only)
Digital viewers can access four extra streams (two on Freeview) - see [web address removed] or timetable - plus a text service of news, results, a medals table and a viewing planner New kids off the blocks: page 20