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Andrew Marr!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollo
I taped the race and didn't realise it had switched until my recording turned off 15 laps before the end. Had to watch the replay instead. I like that in the second broadcast that all the bits about switching channels were simply cut out, and replaced by two minutes of silence :)
Well, if it was Muzza others would've let him off the hook and have a good chuckle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
The problem is that his idea of enthusiasm is to shout down the microphone like a mentalist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew
Just a reminder: Brazil and Abu Dhabi will be shown on BBC One HD, the Beeb's new HD channel. It will of course only be upscaled but you may notice a slightly better picture.
I must admit that I'm baffled by your love affair with HD, Dave. Is it really that much better, I've never had any issue with normal telly.
It can be, a lot depends on the source material and production techniques. Wonders of the Solar System was simply staggering, WTCC coverage embarrasses F1, and there are many examples.
When you see it done properly you'll never want to go back to SD.
On HD??? excellent- even if it's only upscaled that will be a start. WTCC, DTM, NASCAR and GT's are all shown in HD yet the biggest of them all isn't!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
Was anybody here really that inconvenienced by the switch to BBC2?
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The BBC has received nearly 300 complaints from viewers after it switched live coverage of yesterday's Korean Formula One grand prix from BBC1 to BBC2 after the race was delayed because of rain.
Coverage of the grand prix was due to run on BBC1 from 6am to 9.15am, when The Andrew Marr Show was scheduled to begin.
The politics show was put back by 15 minutes to 9.30am, but the grand prix had still not finished and the live coverage was switched to BBC2 for another hour. Unfortunately for the BBC, that was when many of the most exciting incidents took place. As a result some 273 complained to the BBC.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...one-grand-prix
Actually, me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
I was watching the GP and had to pause it to drop my partner off at the train station as she was running in the Great South Run. When I got back, I found that it was just about to switch over but with a huge time slip. I missed Vettel breaking down but caught the last couple of laps.
Not complaining though as it was my fault I wasn't there so I can't blame anyone else. That's the problem these days, too many people blaming everyone else when they cannot take personal responsibility.
Still, I suppose it's easier to complain :(
Nope. Was watching on the red button (listening to 5Live commentary as always) so got uninterrupted coverage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
:up: In a nutshellQuote:
Originally Posted by skc
I suppose those 273 people may have an old tv without a remote, which might make it very difficult to change channels :p :
Just a bunch of people who sky+ed it and then get narked. If you can't be arsed to get up/go out then you've only really got yourself to blame. The Beeb can't control the weather or the race and I'd imagine that viewers of the AM Show are far more likely to complain than F1 fans.
People are stupid.
I couldn't be arsed to get up but could be arsed to skip through the delay after the red flag, so ended up catching the rest of the race live ;)
The only thing about the switch from BBC1 to BBC2 was that I took a moment to look at the remote control, for a TV bought back when analogue was all we had, and realised just how faded the numbers 1 to 4 are (less so 5 ;) )
Qualifying is now on BBC1 HD which I assume is not proper HD?
Upscaled, and not particularly great. Also about 3 seconds behind SD which will be a nightmare for synchronising with onboard and driver tracker.
Another race that Legard and Brundle appeared a fair bit behind me to spot things happening in the race.
I assumed that the Mclaren's pitted late as a final gamble to be able to catch the cars ahead on fresher tyres, that was the way I red it, but maybe I was wrong but the commentary pair didn't seem to even twig that maybe the idea until 3 or 4 laps later.
As it turned out it didn't work because of all the backmarkers.
I know its probably harder while in the commentary box, but they have observers and more knowledge (So they say) than us, but still seem so slow to pick up on ideas and battles.
Legard was horrible today. Truly horrible
Hopefully his P45 is on the way...Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
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Originally Posted by christophulus
If the rumours are true we may only have one more race of the guy. :bounce: :dog:
I sacrificed the dubious benefit of upscaled HD to have Crofty and Ant on the red button. Ant actually annoyed me a little bit today for being a one-man Alonso fanclub, but other than that they were fine.
Post-race forum is a bit chaotic, EJ's been let loose with a mic and all hell's breaking loose.
Asking the Red Bull Mechanics about Golf :dozey: :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
As you said it's complete chaos Mark Webber spraying a fire extinguisher at everyone.
Good Fun
Good fun indeed. Proof that when the media stop stirring about team orders, there's actually a good deal of harmony in the team. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by aki13
Well now I've seen RTL's coverage (german tv) of F1, I have to say I missed BBC! I didn't get to see the run up but the commentators were very good, balanced and clearly enthusiastic. I saw the post race coverage and well, it wasn't great, I missed the forum! German Jake didn't seem that interested, scanning the pit lane and Niki Lauda was being awkward answering his questions. I think Sky Deutschland also cover it, but I was quite dissapointed with the coverage! I've seen both Spanish and Italian broadcasts of F1 too and I have to say the BBC beats all 3 of them by miles. So don't complain, you lot are spoiled! ;)
it annoys that when you watch qualy they pick up whether the driver is faster or not but in the race, you see something happen and then a lap later they will finally realise that and say i wonder when that happened.
though i do like brundle knows what he is talking about and doesnt say the same stuff every race like legard and his "this is crucial" and "is it gonna be fast enough..."
I don't know, they still missed everything in quali. I had the TV on and my mobile on the live timing and I could see Hulkenberg lighting up the purple sectors and he was about to cross the line before they mentioned he was "on a quick one". I knew he was on a quick one 30sec before they did. It was obvious that the drying track was going to change times rapidly so why weren't they watching the sectors like I was?
I hope it is true that we only have 1 more race with Legard, cos he's bringing Brundle down now too.
Absolutely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
Mind you, we're lucky that this season has provided a lot of entertainment. If it was a season akin to 2002 or 2004 [processional], imagine what we would have to contend with [ala Legard] :eek:
The thing that annoys me most about Legard is where he hurriedly crams in a review of a drivers' weekend/season when they cross the finishing line to win a race. It really irritates me.
I'm I the only person who thinks Legard is a massive Alonso fan? When Alonso took provisional pole at Germany, Legard when nuts and raised his voice and said 'BEAT THAT'
Look on the BBC iPlayer coverage of the post race F1 Forum:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...nd_Prix_Forum/
Just after 12mins when the BBC threesome walk into the Red Bull garage, notice the strange inventory of spare parts on the top shelf behind them.
I guess Red Bull were planning a party!
Vettel let slip yesterday that Holly Samos is leaving Five Live.
I wonder if there'll be other changes to the BBC's lineup ;)
No, it is our brothers in Germany who are spoiled!Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew
Nazan Eckes = hubba! hubba!
http://www.9sn.net/resim/Nazan-Eckes.jpg
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Originally Posted by Dave B
http://twitter.com/CroftyF1/status/3098185513828352Quote:
Lovely to share the commentary with so many racing drivers today. Thanks to Ant and Karun and to Martin Brundle who genuinely popped in.....
"...genuinely popped in.." or the BBC seeing how they'd work together ;)
They worked together very well, I'd say :D
:D
OK, so who would we like them to get in to cover the Friday practices, when Crofty moves up to the main job?
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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
I was listening on the radio and I thought the same.
A broken handle on the TV commentary box the OFFICIAL REASON.
Yer Right
It seemed in Quali that Brundle (and Legard to a point) were making a real effort to lift their excitment levels, maybe to prove to the BBC he is still into it.
if a new commentator comes in next year maybe Brundle wants to start refreshed as for me today he seemed far more chirpy than recent races.
Maybe the spell in the 5live box on Friday gave him a new lease of life.
Here's hoping.
I might have to look into moving to Germany. Me thinks :dog:Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
Dunno what drugs you took but Q3 was thrilling right down to the final laps.Quote:
Originally Posted by aki13
Yer I know I agree, but before even in exciting moments Legard and Brundle this year have seemed a less than pumped up and I thought yesterday they finally reacted as the action demanded. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
Eddie Jordan trying to get hold of Vettel :laugh: