BOURNEMOUTH’s Lower Gardens will once again play host to a big screen, but this time it's set to be back and bigger than before.

The previous screen was in place to show coverage of Wimbledon but was taken down the day after the final was played - Monday, July 12.

However, from the end of this week BCP council has confirmed its back.

Cllr Beverley Dunlop, Lead Member for Cultural Events and Bournemouth Regeneration, said: “A new larger screen is due to be delivered and installed at the Lower Gardens by the end of next week so that we can deliver entertainment, by way of films and other programmes, to those coming to the area over the weekend.

“Coverage of various events, including the Olympics, will be included in line with the rest of the scheduled programming as part of the Festival Coast Live! Offering.”

The Olympics officially started Friday July 23 with the opening ceremony taking place, although events had taken place the night before.

But the screen will not be erected for another week in Bournemouth Lower Gardens.

Bournemouth will not be the only place to host the screen, however, as it goes on tour around the area to see Poole.

Cllr Dunlop added: “The big screen will be touring alternative parts of the conurbation.

“It is due to go to Poole Park and Ashley Cross after approximately one week at the Lower Gardens.”

The big screen forms part of Festival Coast Live! A series of events across the BCP area during the summer months.

It is not yet known what films or Olympic and Paralympic coverage will be shown on the screen just yet.

However it caused some controversy last time out because the council refused calls to show the Euros - much to the dismay of some football fans in the area.

Despite already being up to show the tennis which was on the same day as the Euros final.

Festival Coast Live aims to bring together events, festivals & outdoor performances across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this summer.

The event will culminate with the annual arts by the sea festival during October.