BBC vs Sky - The Story so Far

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Originally Posted by Dave B

I have F1 by dint of having the HD pack but no other sports, so if Sky do move that way in the future I'll do what I always do and threaten to cancel - I've had several free boxes and upgrades over the years courtesy of that tactic.

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That tactic is not working as much as it used to. My father threatened to cancel his Sports Pack on two occasions when Sky upped his direct debit price by a silly amount without telling him and they bent over backwards to reduce prices and offer so many months half price etc. He threatened to cancel recently and they said 'no problem'. I've seen quite a few people online saying Sky aren't quite as generous as they used to be as this tactic was becoming the norm. Obviously its different for everybody and may depend who you speak to, but I doubt you'll get a significant discount.

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Originally Posted by henners88

That tactic is not working as much as it used to. My father threatened to cancel his Sports Pack on two occasions when Sky upped his direct debit price by a silly amount without telling him and they bent over backwards to reduce prices and offer so many months half price etc. He threatened to cancel recently and they said 'no problem'. I've seen quite a few people online saying Sky aren't quite as generous as they used to be as this tactic was becoming the norm. Obviously its different for everybody and may depend who you speak to, but I doubt you'll get a significant discount.

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The trick is to make sure you know rivals' prices inside out so you can make a credible threat. Also be prepared to follow through with it: I've given notice and been called up by the retentions team just before the 30 days ran out.

On a different note, there are classic Australian GPs every evening this week at 8:30, starting on Saturday with 1994.

No suprise, but another nail in the coffin of F1 in the UK.

As I have said before I have sky already as I love Football & Cricket so now get F1 as well, but really Sky are going to kill F1 in the UK.


I hope somehow hope F1 can return to BBC one day.

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Originally Posted by acescribe

Mixed feelings about the practice not being online any more (when 'live') ? I have Skygo that I can sneak on at work, but millions who may have otherwise have had the practice on in the background don't!

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TV Catchup will let you watch the BBC practice sessions online or on mobile. They lost a court case, as expected, but for the moment are still operating. :)

Well, Mr Walker is doing extended coverage this year. I look forward to hearing him. I think he's also reviewing some of his favourite historic races :)

That will be interesting. What sort of stuff will he be doing?

Hasn't it been released :confused: whoops

Can someone delete my post please if I've spoken out of turn.

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

Hasn't it been released :confused: whoops

Can someone delete my post please if I've spoken out of turn.

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No. I have seen it elsewhere that MW will be doing some retrospective stuff

WT

The BBC announced it a few days back but it wasn't exactly a secret.

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Originally Posted by Dave B

The BBC announced it a few days back but it wasn't exactly a secret.

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I never said it was a secret but would rather not post something by mistake when it hasn't been oficially released. But, now it's out there, it's OK :)