BBC Coverage

**christophulus** · 23rd Feb 12, 19:10

I think they've put together a very strong line up of presenters considering several have defected to Sky. I'll have to see how I get on with delayed highlights though, not sure how I can go the whole day on Sunday without knowing the result!

**wedge** · 24th Feb 12, 14:01

Been looking forward to Gary Anderson but so far I'm disappointed. I've never seen the Irish/RTE coverage but Anderson so far comes across like a boring lecturer. Mike Gascoyne for instance has a bright future with TV work.

**Mark** · 4th Mar 12, 11:20

BBC Coverage for Australia:

Qualifying:
Sat 17th Mar 13.00 - 14.15 Highlights

Race
Sun 18th Mar 14.45 - 16.45 Highlights

**Mark** · 6th Mar 12, 08:57

Tonight Tuesday 6th March 10.35 BBC1

Racing with the Hamiltons;
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**BDunnell** · 6th Mar 12, 09:54

An interesting choice as James Allen's co-commentator on Radio 5 Live — Jaime Algersuari.

Jaime Alguersuari joins BBC Radio 5 Live commentary team - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

Goodness knows how this pairing will turn out.

**wedge** · 6th Mar 12, 12:36

Originally Posted by BDunnell

Goodness knows how this pairing will turn out.

FP should be fun.

Hopefully it will be James Hunt all over again:

"and there goes that Swiss S.O.B. good for nothing who stole my seat. It should have been me, ME, ME!

**odykas** · 9th Mar 12, 16:38

I will miss BBC coverage a lot since it has been a great alternative to the pathetic local coverage.
Half of the races (and probably half of the team) is not enough.

**gloomyDAY** · 27th May 12, 18:42

Top notch coverage this weekend! What's the name of the little guy next to DC? Awesome commentators, brilliant production and thoroughly entertaining. I'm still not sure as to why Bernie wanted to shift over to Sky Sports, but as an American with limited coverage of F1 I always go to BBC.

**inimitablestoo** · 28th May 12, 19:06

Ben Edwards is that "little guy"

- came over from the British Touring Car coverage, but he has previous F1 commentary experience from the dim and distant Eurosport days - 16 years ago, in fact.

Incidentally, for those who didn't see the red button forum or who didn't know already, Lee McKenzie is anchoring the show for the next two races as Jake is off at some football kickabout in Eastern Europe's equivalent of the Third Reich.

**Mark** · 28th May 12, 20:15

No Jake

. Oh well I'll watch the Jake clone on Sky instead.

**yodasarmpit** · 28th May 12, 21:05

Originally Posted by Mark

No Jake

. Oh well I'll watch the Jake clone on Sky instead.

That's if we have a Jake clone to watch: Sky F1 presenter Simon Lazenby sparks fury with bad taste 'joke' about Princess Grace of Monaco's death | Mail Online

**inimitablestoo** · 29th May 12, 19:16

Anyone seen anything about the respective viewing figures of the two broadcasters? I'd be interested to see how many people have actually bothered signing up to MurdochVision for F1.

**Mark** · 29th May 12, 19:29

It's not really about signing up 'for F1' as it's available to all HD subscribers it's just part of a range of services.

**Mark** · 29th May 12, 20:00

True for me if there is a choice of live coverage then it's BBC every time.

**AndyL** · 30th May 12, 11:15

Originally Posted by henners88

Thats very true but there is still a percentage of F1 fans who will have signed up simply so they can watch every race live.

It was the main reason I upgraded to HD. Though in retrospect, by far the best thing about upgrading was getting Sky+.

**wedge** · 30th May 12, 14:17

Anybody spot a peeved Brundle behind the cordon of the RBR pool whilst the Beeb got preferential treatment!

**SGWilko** · 30th May 12, 15:16

Originally Posted by AndyL

It was the main reason I upgraded to HD. Though in retrospect, by far the best thing about upgrading was getting Sky+.

RE HD - I have a Freeview TV in the bedroom. However, currently, Freeview HD only gets BBC, ITV and CH4 HD - 3/4 channels at best. It only takes Ronnie Ring-ding-ding-ding on his clapped out moped drive past to pixelate the FCUK out the picture.......

The quality and range of HD content on PhoneHack+ is very good, and have had no picture issues thus far!

**Mark** · 30th May 12, 15:40

Originally Posted by wedge

Anybody spot a peeved Brundle behind the cordon of the RBR pool whilst the Beeb got preferential treatment!

Simple audience numbers is going to make sure that BBC are always ahead of Sky.

**steveaki13** · 7th Jun 12, 12:41

Originally Posted by henners88

Well the first negative for the BBC is their highlights for the Canadian GP are scheduled to be shown at 10:30pm on Sunday night. Far too late for me, and looks like I'll have to record it and watch the following day, whilst undoubtedly knowing the result. Not exactly continuing their brilliant coverage and may be the first time this season Sky get anywhere near them in terms of viewing figures. Poor indeed.

Haven't looked at BBC 1 & 2's schedules, but I assume this is all because of the Euro 2012 games and not being able to shuffle enough space?

Football takes precedence.