With all the stuff going on in Britain at the moment and the realisation that laws and police powers need to be changed, I think any debate on F1 would be wrong.
I think as much as people hate it, F1 is staying on Sky
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With all the stuff going on in Britain at the moment and the realisation that laws and police powers need to be changed, I think any debate on F1 would be wrong.
I think as much as people hate it, F1 is staying on Sky
What i've seen on the Mirror website
Formula One could have stayed on terrestrial TV but Channel 4 bid was snubbed - mirror.co.uk
Who cares where it goes ? It all ends up on the internet anyway.
No plans to be able to get basic Sky package, then buy an F1 season ticket sadly....
[quote="my conversation with a sky chat bod"]Please wait for a Sky Advisor to respond.
You are now connected with Sushil
Sushil : Hi. Welcome to Sky, home of HD. You're chatting to Sushil . Can I take your name please?
You: Sushil, Hi. My name is Stuart, and I am enquiring into what packages will be available in order to follow F1 next year, as it will no longer be available on FTA channels for the entire season.
Sushil : Hi Stuart
Sushil : You will need to take a basic pack and then add the sports pack to enjoy the F1
Sushil : Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? That way, I can make sure you get the right information and check to see if you are eligible for any offers.
You: Aha, but if the only sport I follow is F1, will I not be paying through the nose for hours of Sports that I will never watch.....
You: Ask away!
Sushil : Thanks
Sushil : Well i can understand that however, to get the F1 you have to take the TV package
You: I guess it's not going to be for me then - budgets are tight as it is...!!
Sushil : well even basic will be £19.50 +£ 20.25 = £39.75
You: Ouch!
Sushil : yes
Sushil : Do you have an active land line at your place?
You: Don't forget to add £10.25 if I wanted the HD box to show HD content...... then I'm almost paying £600 a year, just for F1!
Sushil : well not just F1 you will even enjoy watching rest of the channels
You: Yes, currently with Talk Talk, but out of contract - paying circa £19 for unlimited downloads and on the international package.
You: I would enjoy all the other channels if I was interested in the other sports, and as I am at work all day.......
Sushil : Okay..
Sushil : So would you like to get a deal from us
Sushil : You can only take TV package also from us
You: I'd like to look at prices but not ready to commit just yet.
Sushil : Only Tv if you go it will be £39.75 per month
You: What would a broadband/calls/TV package cost - assuming unlimited D/L and similar calls to the Talk Talk international package?
Sushil : Let me tell you the cost
Sushil : Variety pack £19.50 + Sports pack £20.25+ Sky line rental £12.25 + unlimited calls £5 + BB unlimited £7.50 = £64.50
You: Is that a deal, or standard price?
Sushil : Its a deal
You: Blimey, what is the standard price then?
Sushil : Unlimited BB is £15
Sushil : rest are standard price
You: I think, realistically, I'm gonna have to only watch 10 races live next year. I can go out and get an HD Freeview box for £50, and watch the other races as highlights. I simply cannot afford £39.75 every month to watch F1 in SD.
Sushil : Okay.. this is the option we have for you
Sushil : I can't make any cheap deal
You: I understand that - but I recall, back in the days before SKY+ and HD, I had the original SKY subscription, and was able to buy a season ticket to watch F1 and avoid the dreaded adverts on ITV. I cancelled my SKY at a later date due to the escalating costs, and we were not watching many of the channels.
Sushil : well i would suggest you to call up our customer service team and check with them if they can do something for you
You: Will do, thanks for your time.
Sushil : Your welcome
Sushil : Is there anything else that I can help you with today?
You: This weeks lotto numbers in advance.... ]
BBC to be quizzed by MPs over new F1 UK TV deal | F1 News | Sep 2011 | Crash.Net ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
This comes from a Daily Mail journalist with a questionable record of accuracy (more like making multiple guesses until one of them happens to be right) but anyway:
Source: Charles Sale: Now Old Firm plan to take 39th step | Mail OnlineQuote:
Sky Sports, who are expected to announce their F1 line-up for next year’s coverage after the Brazilian Grand Prix, have former world champion Nigel Mansell in their sights as lead pundit.
Martin Brundle and David Croft will commentate, with Ted Kravitz the paddock reporter after his BBC colleague Lee McKenzie opted to stay put. Sky rugby presenter Simon Lazenby is expected to host the programme, while Steve Rider is line to do a series of legends interviews.
Nigel Blummin' Mansell? Pass the Red Bull to help me stay awake... :z
Nige is hardly a good presenter :s . Pretty sure Jake Humprey will stay put as he does more with the BBC than F1. The big question is Brundle and DC.
The only loss there is Brundle really. The rest are average. I am not a fan of David Croft so won't be going out of my way to watch him.
However, if Brundle goes from the BBC who do they turn to? Back to Legard? Charlie Cox? James Allen!!!???
Leigh Diffey has been mentioned. Ben Edwards would probably be best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bezza
It does seem clear that the split will end up with two average teams rather than one good one.
I can't imagine that those who, even after everything we now know, continue to pump money into NewsCorp by paying for its services are going to be the most discerning people on the planet.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88