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24th October 2011, 12:21
AndyL

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Originally Posted by CNR

Martin Brundle expected to join Sky TV's new Formula One commentary team
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...tary-team.html

And according to that story they are taking Croft as well. I hope Radio 5 Live get a decent replacement.
24th October 2011, 13:26
wedge

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Originally Posted by AndyL

I hope Radio 5 Live get a decent replacement.

Stop the cock! MK II (Ledgard, not Allen!)
24th October 2011, 13:28
AndyL

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Originally Posted by wedge

Stop the cock! MK II (Ledgard, not Allen!)

Maybe they'll bring Maurice Hamilton back.
24th October 2011, 13:55
wedge

Ant and Maurice would be worth listening to.

As much as I enjoy Leigh Diffey but a the likelihood of listening to an Aussie and a Scot, notwithstanding an extroverted Irishman.

Hmmmm.....

all three on a boat in Monaco....
25th October 2011, 01:24
CNR

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Originally Posted by wedge

Ant and Maurice would be worth listening to.

As much as I enjoy Leigh Diffey but a the likelihood of listening to an Aussie and a Scot,

http://ten.com.au/one-hd-leigh-diffey.htm

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Currently based in the United States, Leigh is one of the longest serving members on the ONE/Ten sports team.
Leigh is one of the main anchors and commentators on the popular Nth American motorsport channel SPEED.
28th October 2011, 13:46
Mark

I see the BBC has announced they are keeping Wimbledon coverage - this is what we are losing ten Grand Prix for.
28th October 2011, 14:08
Knock-on

I suspect more of the big wigs at Broadcasting House prefer hobnobbing with Royalty and Cliff Richard while scoffing Champers and Strawberries down at SW19 rather than having to associate with those uncouth, common, noisy hooligans in their ghastly motorcars.
28th October 2011, 14:21
BDunnell

I think it is reasonable to suggest that Wimbledon is more of a 'national occasion' than is the Formula One season, and therefore merits being kept. Plus, everyone has their own favourite sports that they want to see on TV. Not everyone's is F1.
28th October 2011, 14:39
Knock-on

BBC - Sport Editors: New F1 deal explained

8415 posts to this 'explanation' from the Beeb and almost exclusivly are critical to the BBC's decision. I say almost all are critical but after the first 100 on the first page, I gave up.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/pdf/summary_aug2011.pdf

Keep the complaints going in!!!

Yes, they still continue to receive complaints about F1. I suggest keeping up the pressure so that it makes a hole too big to ignore in their figures.
29th October 2011, 10:48
steveaki13

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

I suspect more of the big wigs at Broadcasting House prefer hobnobbing with Royalty and Cliff Richard while scoffing Champers and Strawberries down at SW19 rather than having to associate with those uncouth, common, noisy hooligans in their ghastly motorcars.

This should be read with the voice of Henry "Blowers" Blofeld saying it, fits perfectly.
29th October 2011, 19:22
Sarah

I can't imagine Wimbledon being on anything other than the BBC - think that would be the one thing they would always fight for.
1st November 2011, 22:34
52Paddy

My friend was talking to Eddie Jordan after a seminar in Trinity College, Dublin a few weeks ago. They talked briefly about the F1 TV situation and he said that he would not go to Sky but that Martin Brundle was. Take what you want from it: I'll be disappointed not to see Eddie on the TV as I liked his character (even though he's flawed in many ways) but I'm also happy that he seems to be demonstrating his dislike for the new deal, if indeed this is his own choice to not go.
1st November 2011, 23:17
Mark

Well we don't yet know if commentary is likely to be shared or not.
3rd November 2011, 03:18
Antony Michael Peacock

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Originally Posted by Mark

Well we don't yet know if commentary is likely to be shared or not.

Just found this forum, and this is a fitting thread to start on.
Sky won't want to share to share their commentary feed with any other broadcaster, because if they do, can't keep talking about how great Sky is, and then there is 2013, when the commentary and coverage will interrupted every 15 mins for ad breaks. Sky only said that there would be no adverts 'next year' so in 2013 you will be bombarded with adverts,
You will be paying £400-£600 to be advertised to.
3rd November 2011, 09:53
Andrewmcm

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Originally Posted by Antony Michael Peacock

Just found this forum, and this is a fitting thread to start on.
Sky won't want to share to share their commentary feed with any other broadcaster, because if they do, can't keep talking about how great Sky is, and then there is 2013, when the commentary and coverage will interrupted every 15 mins for ad breaks. Sky only said that there would be no adverts 'next year' so in 2013 you will be bombarded with adverts,
You will be paying £400-£600 to be advertised to.

Do you have a quote or a link which verifies your claim of no adverts only in 2012? I don't recall the wording of the press releases from Sky which could be interpreted in that manner.
3rd November 2011, 12:07
Mark

I'd be pretty pissed to pay all that and still have to watch adverts. Mind you it's not like I'm going to pay anyway.
15th November 2011, 12:23
Mark

Has anyone looked at Sky Go? If like me you don't have / want / can't afford Sky Sports but crucially know someone who does have Sky Sports then you can register two 'devices' such as iPhones etc (not sure if real computers too?) with the Sky Go service which will allow you to watch live Sky Sports.

Currently my in-laws are Sky Sports subscribers so presumably if I could persuade them to give me their login details I could watch F1 on my iPhone (or iPad if I get one!).

It's not the same as a proper TV, but better than nowt I guess.
15th November 2011, 12:36
Knock-on

Sky Go is superb. It allows me to access all the Sky channels I subscribe to anywhere I have a suitable broadband access. I can access it through my Laptop and plug it straight into the TV.
15th November 2011, 12:40
SGWilko

I used the Sky Go priciple back in 2007 when belt tightening was required due to the cost of my then mortgage - I rang up Sky and told them where to Go!!! :D

I'll never go back, there was too much tut on the box then, and I get just as much tut on freeview without it costing me an arm, leg and a lung.
15th November 2011, 19:18
jonny hurlock

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Originally Posted by Mark

Has anyone looked at Sky Go? If like me you don't have / want / can't afford Sky Sports but crucially know someone who does have Sky Sports then you can register two 'devices' such as iPhones etc (not sure if real computers too?) with the Sky Go service which will allow you to watch live Sky Sports.

Currently my in-laws are Sky Sports subscribers so presumably if I could persuade them to give me their login details I could watch F1 on my iPhone (or iPad if I get one!).

It's not the same as a proper TV, but better than nowt I guess.

Watch Live TV app for iphone and ipad, got RTL (that guy with the crazy shirts that is not Eddie Jordan and Nicky Lauda), but it does crash a lot with the app i've got,
15th November 2011, 21:51
yodasarmpit

Yeah Sky Go is pretty impressive.
23rd November 2011, 19:35
jonny hurlock

BBC commits UK£160 million to renew Six Nations rights - Sports Broadcast news - Rugby Europe - SportsPro Media

Now £25m a season for half an F1 season, while six nations is £40m for 2 months. Now that has really make me anger, BIGTIME!
23rd November 2011, 19:46
tfp

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Originally Posted by henners88

Its not exactly saving money is it?

Its great for people who want to watch huge blokes chase an egg around a field I guess. Personally, I prefer racing.
24th November 2011, 13:41
wedge

Value for money is questionable but good for the BBC's portfolio and free-to-air sports coverage as a whole.
27th November 2011, 18:43
AndyL

BBC highlight of the year: Jake's expression when DC said "it's difficult to make rubber appear sexy" :D
27th November 2011, 19:17
jonny hurlock

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Originally Posted by henners88

Really could have done without the BBC doing a segment at the end of the race plugging the fact most fans can't watch every race live. Yes we've been trying to come to terms with that for 6 months now and know its a crappy deal thanks very much!

"Every race on the BBC in 2012"... Thats abit like saying every Premiership football match is shown on the BBC because each match gets a mention on Match of the day, or the score is read out on the news... Its not the same and regardless of how it is marketed or painted up, its a crap deal allround for most. :(

Totally agree with that comment, turned the TV afterwards when that happen.

Out of interested if anyone know, does Germany (RTL and Sky Germany) and some other European countries have two channels, showing F1 at the same time, with all races live? why the BBC didn't done that, instead of 10 GP a season.

BTW Jake was terrible with every thing today, including the fact that Senna won the Brazilian GP 20 years today, despite the Grand Prix was in March/April 1991 not November 1991, idiot.
27th November 2011, 19:25
steveaki13

red button forum crashed
27th November 2011, 19:28
MrJan

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Originally Posted by jonny hurlock

BTW Jake was terrible with every thing today, including the fact that Senna won the Brazilian GP 20 years today, despite the Grand Prix was in March/April 1991 not November 1991, idiot.

That's picky. Especially as I believe he said "this race weekend". To call him an idiot for it??!!
27th November 2011, 19:30
AndyL

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Originally Posted by aki13

red button forum crashed

Ironically just as they were interviewing Mr Button. A pretty anticlimactic end to what was probably the best year of F1 TV coverage we'll see for a long time.
27th November 2011, 19:52
djparky

that was annoying- JB is usually good fun- that was a very entertaining forum- does it appear on the BBC website at some point? I missed the start of it
27th November 2011, 20:05
Dave B

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...25042054_n.jpg

That's all folks!
27th November 2011, 20:13
Dave B

Harsh but fair.
27th November 2011, 20:37
Dave B

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Originally Posted by @jakehumphreyf1

The Forum in full on BBC iPlayer soon...with an extra goodbye added onto the end. Thanks for your company/banter/questions - more in 2012..?

And Lee McKenzie has confirmed she's staying with the Beeb.
27th November 2011, 20:44
Mark

From the chat at the end of the race at least Jake Humphrey and David Coulthard are staying with the BBC.
27th November 2011, 20:46
Dave B

Jake definately is as he's aiming to anchor their Olympics coverage; as I understand (and I could well be wrong) DC is staying as co-commentator along with someone who may be known to regular viewers of the BTCC ;)
27th November 2011, 22:23
Andrewmcm

That's quite a step up for Tim Harvey......
27th November 2011, 22:24
BDunnell

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Originally Posted by Dave B

Jake definately is as he's aiming to anchor their Olympics coverage; as I understand (and I could well be wrong) DC is staying as co-commentator along with someone who may be known to regular viewers of the BTCC ;)

Regular current viewers or regular long-standing viewers with memories of previous BBC coverage?
27th November 2011, 22:29
Brown, Jon Brow

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

Regular current viewers or regular long-standing viewers with memories of previous BBC coverage?

Murray?
27th November 2011, 22:39
BDunnell

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

Murray?

Cox or Edwards was really what I was wondering.
27th November 2011, 22:55
Brown, Jon Brow

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

Cox or Edwards was really what I was wondering.

I know. :p

I'd prefer Cox but I think Edwards would do a decent job.

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