The majority of the BBC's presenters, commentators and pundits for the Olympics are actually based at the broadcaster's MediaCity base in Salford, Greater Manchester. The background which appears to show a Tokyo skyline behind BBC presenters in a studio is in fact a green screen.

Are Channel 7 commentators in Tokyo?

And to mark Tokyo 2020, the Seven Network has assembled a world-class commentary team for the country's biggest ever broadcast and digital event. Seven will have every moment covered across Channel 7, 7mate, 7two and 7plus from the opening ceremony on Friday, July 23 to Sunday, August 8.

Are the presenters actually in Tokyo?

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the BBC presenters haven't been able to travel to Tokyo to cover the Olympics. Instead, they're in a BBC studio in Blighty, hosting in front of a green screen.