BBC Coverage

**steveaki13** · 6th Jul 12, 21:17

Originally Posted by Mark

Note that the buildup for Silverstone is on BBC1 / BBC1 HD but the race and post race is on BBC2 / BBC HD

The best sport in the World is being moved to BBC 2 for what? For some grumpy Scot that is going to whack a little ball over a net. Grrr.....

**Mark** · 7th Jul 12, 08:53

The fact it's on BBC2 doesn't matter. It's a channel number. The separation of buildup and race is just odd.

**AndyRAC** · 7th Jul 12, 11:21

Originally Posted by aki13

The best sport in the World is being moved to BBC 2 for what? For some grumpy Scot that is going to whack a little ball over a net. Grrr.....

Ah, but remember, the Beeb signed a new contract with Wimbledon last year, and later gave up their exclusive F1 rights. We know we're their priorities are? At least it's on BBC2, last weeks MotoGP was shifted to the Red button......with tennis both on BBC1/2.

**Dave B** · 7th Jul 12, 12:46

It's weird that in this multichannel age channel numbers still matter to a lot of people, but the simple fact is that programmes get better ratings on BBC1 than if they were on BBC2.The Murray match is the final of a tournament, so I guess it's only natural that it takes precedence over "just" another round of a championship, even if it is the home race. I'll be watching both, anyway!

**Dave B** · 7th Jul 12, 13:00

I was watching the Beeb's coverage until the Force India factory tour, EJ made me turn over and I found myself enjoying a great discussion between Hill and Herbert.

Mind you, Sky then ran a puff-piece for Santander so I changed back! Swings and roundabouts.

Both screens on now for qualifying, and wow it's a busy pitlane!

**steveaki13** · 7th Jul 12, 14:28

Originally Posted by henners88

Well EJ just said 'b0lloking' on the Beeb, can't get better than that

Heads would roll at Sky.

Fantastic. I thought he was controlling himself to well last year.

**Dave B** · 7th Jul 12, 14:29

Originally Posted by henners88

Well EJ just said 'b0lloking' on the Beeb, can't get better than that

Heads would roll at Sky.

More likely to get a complaint from some busybody if you're on the Beeb - at least nobody would be watching on Sky!

**steveaki13** · 7th Jul 12, 14:31

Meanwhile Sky can't get an umbrella to work and are attacking Niki Lauda

**Dave B** · 7th Jul 12, 14:51

Originally Posted by aki13

Meanwhile Sky can't get an umbrella to work and are attacking Niki Lauda

Golden moment earlier, Allan McNish was describing wet weather driving to Georgie and told her "you try it when you're driving home on the M1 tonight". Bless him, he doesn't know... HIC

**Dave B** · 7th Jul 12, 18:58

Exceptional circumstances, of course, but today's downpour shows the value of Sky having a whole channel for F1. They stuck around for plenty of analysis and interviews unlike the Beeb who had to rush away, partly due to some girls having a knockabout to make sure Centre Court is ready for the proper match tomorrow

**steveaki13** · 7th Jul 12, 21:07

Originally Posted by Dave B

Exceptional circumstances, of course, but today's downpour shows the value of Sky having a whole channel for F1. They stuck around for plenty of analysis and interviews unlike the Beeb who had to rush away, partly due to some girls having a knockabout to make sure Centre Court is ready for the proper match tomorrow

When you say proper match.....

**christophulus** · 7th Jul 12, 22:10

To be fair, the BBC stuck with it until the end. And they can pad better than anyone else, I imagine they're basically told to wander around and see what's going on which always makes for watchable telly!

**baker** · 7th Jul 12, 22:13

Well done BBC for continuing to broadcast during the red flag period in Q2 despite not having a dedicated F1 channel.

A good job of "keeping the show on the road" in trying circumstances.

**wedge** · 8th Jul 12, 12:51

I think they should let EJ do the gridwalk. DC is a lame duck all by himself.

**steveaki13** · 8th Jul 12, 14:02

Nice moment when DC and Martin Brundle bumped into each other.

They should have interviewed each other

**Mark** · 8th Jul 12, 14:12

As I said I think it was rather cold and quick. Why not stop and discuss the race for a minute?

**Dave B** · 8th Jul 12, 15:53

Great post-race forum from the Beeb. EJ playing drums on The Chain and a momumental cheer for Murray Walker from the crowd at the concert.

**christophulus** · 8th Jul 12, 16:26

Originally Posted by Dave B

Great post-race forum from the Beeb. EJ playing drums on The Chain and a momumental cheer for Murray Walker from the crowd at the concert.

It's brilliant, very laid back.

I've not watched any of Sky F1 so far, and if this standard keeps up I have no intention of doing so!

**rjbetty** · 8th Jul 12, 22:52

Originally Posted by aki13

Nice moment when DC and Martin Brundle bumped into each other.

They should have interviewed each other

Oh I MISSED it! I had a strange feeling that that was going to happen today, and wanted to see how it would go down.

**steveaki13** · 8th Jul 12, 23:02

Originally Posted by rjbetty

Oh I MISSED it! I had a strange feeling that that was going to happen today, and wanted to see how it would go down.

Your wish.....

From both angles as Martin and David meet in a clash of Grid walks. Have to say Martin seemed more relaxed at seeing his old mate, while DC seemed keen not to acknowledge Sky.
Martin and David bump into each other on their grid walk - YouTube