The BBC team will be very strong indeed, Ben Edwards & David Coulthard is a strong pairing for the booth, Jake Humphrey & Eddie Jordan should provide colourful analysis...
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The BBC team will be very strong indeed, Ben Edwards & David Coulthard is a strong pairing for the booth, Jake Humphrey & Eddie Jordan should provide colourful analysis...
Told you ;)
Indeed. By a long way the best choice. He ought to have been on live terrestrial F1 coverage long ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
Absolutely. Remember he used to be the F1 commentator on Eurosport in the 1990's, together with John Watson, and has been tipped for every cometary role ever since.
However I'm disappointed that the BBC and Sky couldn't come to a deal to share cometary. But then the entire thing is disappointing.
But which do I listen to?! I guess just BBC for their live races and Sky for the rest would be a good mix.
Excellent news about Ben Edwards. I feel that him and DC are a better lineup than Brundle and DC were. Although Brundle and DC were good, it felt like there were two analysts in the booth rather than a lead commentator with an analyst. Of course, Sky have also avoided such an issue by pairing David Croft with Martin.
Oh great, now that we KERS, DRS, Pirelli tyres we now have to put up with Ben Edwards hyperventilating commentary whenever there's action!
Ben Edwards will make me feel like i am watching Superleague formula or a1gp on motors TV
Ben Edwards was good on Eurosport doing F1 shame he did it with John Watson. He was greeat on Eurosport when he Did CART races. I think he will do a great job, and pleased he is on board with the bbc.
Yes, I most remember Ben Edwards when he did CART commentary on Eurosport in the late 1990's. The days when CART was a big deal!Quote:
Originally Posted by MAX_THRUST
I always really liked John Watson as a commentator. The Edwards/Watson combination on Eurosport I found to be very good. I wouldn't mind seeing that combination again if I'm honest. Apart from this years BBC commentary I still thinkt he Edwards/Watson combination was the best overall I've experienced on F1.Quote:
Originally Posted by MAX_THRUST
I spend a very agreeable evening with Ben and Jason Plato about 5 years ago. I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him and when I asked why he wasn't working in F1, there was a glint in his eye back then.
I'm delighted for Ben and his charming wife. They deserve this and I am sure Mr Edwards will be an instant success with the British public.
Largely helped by Jonathan Palmer having to step up for the Beeb.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
Yeah I thought it was a good combination too.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
Rumour is that John Watson is being lined up by 5Live for the BBC radio coverage.
Edwards will do a good job. He is a better commentator than Allen or Legard. But I personally would have preferred Charlie Cox.
Cox by Name, cox by nature. the guy is a complete tail... he would actually ruin F1 for those of us watching it on the BBC. Have you ever listened to his MotoGP commentary?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow
Alongside whom, I wonder? Maybe this is where Legard or Allan fit back into the BBC's plans. 5 Live could do worse than Legard, to be honest, as poor as he proved on TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by acescribe
Three reviews for your delectation, one available now and two to bookmark:
BBC - Jake Humphrey: Jake Humphrey's season review
Five Live review of the year: BBC - BBC Radio 5 live Programmes - 5 live Formula 1, 2011, 2011 - Review of the Year
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David Croft and the 5 live Formula 1 team look back on a season dominated by Sebastian Vettel.
Broadcasts
Sun 25 Dec 2011 21:00 BBC Radio 5 live
Tue 27 Dec 2011 05:00 BBC Radio 5 live
BBC One review of the year: BBC - BBC Sport Programmes - Formula 1, 2011, Season Review
Enjoy them while you still can :pQuote:
Sat, 31 Dec 2011, 13:00 on BBC One
Jake Humphrey presents a review of the 2011 Formula 1 season, in which one driver yet again proved to be the dominant force from start to finish. Sebastian Vettel blew the grid away as he stormed to his second successive world title in his unstoppable Red Bull RB7 car. Winning five out of the first six races gave him an impregnable lead, and he cruised through the rest of the season to win the title by an enormous margin.
One rumoured name drops out of the frame for any kind of BBC role in 2012:
Source: Fernando Alonso in the headlines as the year draws to a closeJames Allen on F1 (comment #13)Quote:
James Allen Reply:
December 21st, 2011 at 11:31 am
Thanks! Yes I’ve renewed that deal with ONE HD and Ten. Looking forward to it.
Expect the same "All races are on the BBC!" message we got at the end of the last race.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
I see Jake is writing a book
Sadly not... James Allen has been confirmed as lead commentator on Five Live next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
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Jamesallenonf1 James Allen
#f1 It's official-I'm taking on role of F1 correspondent for BBC Radio 5 Live. V happy to work with a great institution in interesting times
Showbizzz for you. The BBC appeared to not give him a second look when they took over from ITV for 2009. Now they hire him.
I never minded James Allen until the Hamilton era, when he got a bit hooked up on Hamilton being the new coming of Senna.
I don't expect many fans will be that happy.
Before that he was jizzing all over Schumi.Quote:
Originally Posted by aki13
James Allen certainly has his favourites and unfortunately his greatest ill as a commentator is that he can't quite control himself emotionally and remember to come across as impartial.
I think he could be very good for free practice, where the commentary is less about telling you what's happening and more about analysis, talking about background stories etc. - the sort of thing he's very strong on. Plus there's no need to try to hype up the excitement in the way that got so annoying on ITV.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Since leaving ITV his blog has proven he knows more about F1 than almost anybody so will be an asset to R5.
He was and is a journalist first and foremost which a lot of people forget about judging by the praise he gets for his website.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
He left Autosport to do other media like covering Mansell's Indycar career fot ITV, ghostwriting Mansell's autobiography, covering Indycar for ESPN & Eurosport, back to ITV for F1 and within that a couple of books on Schumi.
I think James Allen on Radio 5 will work well, I personally thought that we was an excellent pitlane reporter and as many have said, is tremendously knowledgable about F1, he just wasnt the right person to replace Murray Walker as lead TV commentator, though how exactly you go about replacing Murray Walker is another topic altogether! I think radio commentary will suit his style, just as it suited Jonathan Legard's style much better than TV did.
Yeah, give the man a chance, he hasn't even uttered a word in his new job yet.
indeed yes he did- I recall he used to witter on endlessly about both even when they were not even in the race.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
he knows his F1 but he just wasn't impartial. That said ITV's coverage was basically a Lewis-fest from the moment he arrived so not entirely to blame.
I rarely listen to R5 coverage so probably won#'t get the pleasure too often
I agree completely.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyL
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Originally Posted by henners88
FP & post-race should be more interesting and appealing.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyL
I tend to read JA's post-FP write ups but he's been blase by his standards for most of last year yet conversely BBC's reports have gained more insight on a Friday form guide.
And I haven't listened to the podcasts since the Fan Forum. I'm guessing JA would be more analytical appeal to the enthusiast.
He named his first son Enzo and is fluent in Italian so he made it quite obvious which team he prefers to all the othrs!Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
He is a good analyst of F1 - Radio will be good for him, however I will not be listening as I can't bear to listen to races without seeing them. Free practice is on when I'm at work.
To be fair to Allen though, I actually prefer him to David Croft - so I think it will be an improvement for BBC.
Gary Anderson recruited as technical analyst having worked with Irish TV/RTE.
Jenny Gow replaces Natalie Pinkham at 5Live.
BBC Sport - Formula 1: BBC announces its 2012 commentary team
Is Gary Anderson replacing Ted (I can't spell his last name, I'm not trying too either) as technical analyst in that job? If so the Beeb are going for old Jordan Grand Prix days
Gary also has recent experience on Setanta Sports coverage of F1 (before the borrowed the Beeb's commentary feed). I never thought that he had the voice for commentating but an analyst's job would suit him perfectly because he's very knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience. Looking like a very solid 2012 line-up - just hope it all clicks together well :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by jonny hurlock
I presume there is still a co-commentator for the radio coverage to be confirmed.
steve rider has given a very interesting interview about tv motorsport coverage at autosport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVxBlEh_sKI