RJBetty Why didn't you watch 2008/2009?
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RJBetty Why didn't you watch 2008/2009?
I like Sky's coverage I love Damon and Johnny, starting to warm to Simon Lazenby thought he was a bit bland in his first year.
I will quite happily watch Sky's coverage when BBC only have highlights but when BBC have full races I will always watch their coverage.
I always loved Suzi on the gadget show and moto gp so I'm looking forward to watching BBC coverage.
Suzi seemed to be out of her depths at times - by that I mean she doesn't quite seem to get the nuances of the sport. There was a telling moment when DC saved a dead air moment mid-interview with Eric Boullier.
She came across as being rather nervous and haste. I suppose its just getting into the swing of things.
She'll get into things. The reaction so far has been mostly good and she did a fairly good job :)
Yep it was poor but she'll get the hang of it, hopefully by the time the BBC can show a race live :DQuote:
Originally Posted by wedge
Much the same as Simon Lazenby on Sky, he was a rabbit in the headlights throughout much of last year but is already much better this year. Suzi will get up to speed a lot sooner.
Jake Humphrey is now presenting a series about children's bedtimes.
I guess he is pretty well qualified to talk about how to keep an over-excitable little-'un under control, after working with Eddie Jordan for so long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
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Word is he is being lined up to replace Phillip Schofield on 'This Morning' on ITV too...
Good luck to him I say. He's a new father and is suddenly earning more money and having the luxury of being at home to enjoy his family. The offers are rolling in it seems. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by acescribe
To be fair, you could replace Philip Schofield with a cardboard cutout of Philip Schofield and pretty much nobody would notice. Write the names of a few alleged paedos on its back and hey presto it's just like the real thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by acescribe
I feel bit sorry for Suzi Perry. It all seems pretty awkward as she seems aware that she has spent time taking jibes at F1 in the past, and she seems like she doesn't want to ssem like a hypocrite now she is presenting F1. It looks a little awkward. It looks like she's been attacked quite a bit, but I like her and hope she does well.
(I admit I do kinda fancy her *blushes*!!! )
Also, I have to say I think James Allen and Gary Anderson did a very good job on Radio 5 Live (though I only managed to hear half the race last week :s nore :)
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A Spambot now with feelings. This is getting dangerous...... oh rjbetty its you. :p :
I suspect your not alone on here. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
I thought Suzi did absolutely fine. It's been mostly positive to her first show yet she's been analysed way more than Jake ever did after his first show in 2009.
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Malaysia is later this week. so you can get some sleep before hand. Unless Quali is delayed again. :eek: Dont worry rjbetty If i am on here I will ingage you in stunning debate and keep you awake. :p :
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I was at a friend's house today and managed to catch a bit of Sky's F1 show for the first time - I wasn't that impressed by it, and it kind of had an ITV feel to it, I felt.
You do know that Jake had a live show and the highlights is edited.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
I found a song about Henners love for the BBC: YouTube
I'm actually watching a race live! My first in quite a while, but only because its an early one. :)
Sky have been really good this weekend, and Johnny Herbert's been worth his weight in gold. Pinkham remains the weak link, but I suppose someone's got to ask Skitsinger about her hair.
They never bring us the press conference though. Dont know why. Would like to have seen the Vettel Webber link up
I'm still recording the BBC as their analysis is so much better. I didn't bother getting up earlier for Sky's build up, sleep was more important after a few beers last night :)
I too am recording the Beeb's highlights, but I've got 2 WTCC races to watch live and a roast duck dinner to demolish (we're trying not to have the telly on at mealtimes for littl'un) so gawd knows when I'll watch it.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Johnny getting fiesty with Christian Horner was very good!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
I'm fitting a work top in my brother in laws kitchen at the mo so will watch it tonight. TV at meal times is a no no with kids, you're doing it right Dave ;)
Can't wait for china now, first proper race of the year for the Beeb and it'll feel like the season has finally started properly. Three week wait though.
I watched the race on Sky and saw bits of the BBC coverage. Ben Edwards was way more excited about the Red Bull fight than they were on Sky.
Yeah he did seem to go a little crazy when Hamilton pitted at McLaren too. I thought he was going to wet himself lol
Maybe he did. He wouldn't announce it on air.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
He seemed to let his excitement get the better of him, swearing that "they touched" when that wasn't the case. More exciting to listen to than Sky's commentary today, but not as accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Little bit offtopic, those who have the right to broadcast formula 1, are all those channels behind a paywall? I can only acces the BBC which ofcourse covers half the races. Are there any broadcasters on the open net left?
It's not rocket science that an early morning race on a pay channel would be beaten by an afternoon repeat on the county's most-watched channel. 1.35 million is actually a pretty respectable figure, all things considered - some of Sky's Premiership football matches don't get that.
Quite, not a fair comparison. Wait until they are both covering live races again. Which they will be for China - even then BBC will always get more just due it being top of everyone's EPG.
The Malaysian race wasn't too early in comparison to the Oz race the previous week. In fact lights went out at 8am and TV figures tend to suggest this is a prime slot for a weekend as more people tend to watch TV in the morning's and evening during said meal times. In fact its one of Sky's best figures to date as they tend to attract less when races are shown live at lunch times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
I think the madness is in the BBC's figure. A large percentage of those viewers did not have access to the whole race which is why restricting so many people is stupid IMO. I'm talking about this from a fans perspective, not a Sky viewer who suddenly cares about how much money this deal pulls in for the sport and not needing to worry about those who have to make do.
Its not a fully fair comparison no, but it does show how little the channel has had an effect on attracting people across.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
I'd argue the opposite actually. That's a respectable figure for what is - in effect - a subscription only channel.
Perhaps but that's about as far as it'll ever go. It doesn't justify the outcome we face now however.
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Originally Posted by henners88
Wow thanks. I am glad to know that you think us Sky viewers are scum, who dont care about non Sky F1 viewers. :dozey:
That is quite an interpretation you've come up with there. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
I didn't single any one person out, but more a blanket opinion I witness all over the internet when this topic is being discussed. I am yet to find a BBC viewer who thinks this is great to have two channels covering the sport. One with a minority viewership that costs silly money, and the other showing a cut down version to over four times as many viewers. I'm sorry but I'm sick of hearing how great it is because the sport get more money. Those that have the choice are able to have this perspective because it doesn't affect them and its easier to support something if you are benefiting. Where do people like me fit into that equation? A fan who spends an awful lot of time following the sport and discussing it but has to make do with only half the season live? Myself and millions of others have lost out big time and I will always be negative about this. I don't care if I sound like a broken record because the situation is unchanged and isn't likely to change anytime soon.