2012 tv coverage uk

**whereschris** · 14th Jan 12, 21:52

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

What is strange, on the iRally app, it had about ESPN not having the rights - and gave them up before the Antonov/ NorthOne crisis. However, now that story is no longer there......

Yes, I wonder if there was some sort of legal issue...

**bundykins** · 24th Jan 12, 10:37

Eurosport's coverage of Monte was ok. Carlton Kirby does my head in though.

**tommy2k8** · 6th Feb 12, 10:17

One of the main reasons I subscribed to ESPN on Top-Up TV was for WRC. Any concrete decision as to the channel?

**gtimad73** · 6th Feb 12, 16:25

There's no info yet Tommy. It's all still up in the air. i think till the promoter is sorted out we'er not going to hear anything. I think at the moment the best we can do is youtube and fan sites.

**tommy2k8** · 6th Feb 12, 16:43

Originally Posted by gtimad73

There's no info yet Tommy. It's all still up in the air. i think till the promoter is sorted out we'er not going to hear anything. I think at the moment the best we can do is youtube and fan sites.

Thankyou.
That's quite bad though! Can you imagine an F1 TV deal being struck just days before the season starts?!

**gtimad73** · 6th Feb 12, 17:42

well maybe one day wrc will be back up there. but i think we have a long wait..

**tommy2k8** · 6th Feb 12, 18:01

Will there be an announcement on here when a deal is reached?

**MrJan** · 6th Feb 12, 18:55

Originally Posted by tommy2k8

Will there be an announcement on here when a deal is reached?

The more appropriate phrase may be 'IF a deal is reached'. Dark times indeed.

**gtimad73** · 6th Feb 12, 18:58

im sure nearer the time. it will get posted here.

**tommy2k8** · 7th Feb 12, 08:22

WRC is one of the best motorsport events out there.

It seems like the only terrestrial broadcaster who cares about the fans and who are committed are ITV4 with the BTCC!

**tommy2k8** · 10th Feb 12, 09:12

Here goes - at a disgraceful time but hey ho:

WRC - ESPN Swedish Rally

Friday 10 Feb 12midnight Day 1 Highlights

Saturday 11 Feb 10.30pm (rpt 2.30pm 12 Feb) Day 2 Highlights

Sunday 12 Feb 10.30pm Day 3 Highlights

Source: WRC videos, audio and podcasts | ESPN.co.uk (Click on 'TV' link)

**tommy2k8** · 10th Feb 12, 09:16

Sorry, its tucked away, day 2, at 1.15am Sat night or Sun morning

**AndyRAC** · 10th Feb 12, 10:19

Originally Posted by tommy2k8

Here goes - at a disgraceful time but hey ho:

WRC - ESPN Swedish Rally

Friday 10 Feb 12midnight Day 1 Highlights

Saturday 11 Feb 10.30pm (rpt 2.30pm 12 Feb) Day 2 Highlights

Sunday 12 Feb 10.30pm Day 3 Highlights

Source: WRC videos, audio and podcasts | ESPN.co.uk (Click on 'TV' link)

You can't expect any better due to the late agreement. ESPN have other priorities....I suppose we should be grateful for any coverage.

**rallyfiend** · 10th Feb 12, 12:07

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

You can't expect any better due to the late agreement. ESPN have other priorities....I suppose we should be grateful for any coverage.

The one hour programme is on at a very civilised 19.30 on Tuesday.

**whereschris** · 10th Feb 12, 15:50

The ESPN coverage is still not showing on my Virgin TV. Is it definitely on?

**tommy2k8** · 10th Feb 12, 16:12

Yes, follow the link above to ESPN's website

**whereschris** · 10th Feb 12, 23:22

Just watched the Motors TV coverage. Miles better!! Decent commentary and the picture quality is much much better than the usual. I hope that it keeps going like this.

**rallyfiend** · 10th Feb 12, 23:34

Originally Posted by whereschris

Just watched the Motors TV coverage. Miles better!! Decent commentary and the picture quality is much much better than the usual. I hope that it keeps going like this.

Strange, given that it's the same North One people creating it, and indeed selling it!

**GigiGalliNo1** · 11th Feb 12, 03:09

ESPN have Paul King and MotorsTV have Colin Clark and Julian!

**whereschris** · 11th Feb 12, 12:04

I agree it is strange but for me, the picture quality is much better. Maybe it is something to do with the contract signed between Motors TV and the event organisers. They've agreed something that allows Motors tv to broadcast in higher quality... who knows but I'm pleased.