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Watch live on BBC or Sky depending which it is on. 36 32.73%
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Watch only BBC live (live or not bother). 16 14.55%
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 16:16 (Ref:3097257)   #2301
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Coulthard was on top form today and shared my opinions on the Maldonado incident. Great coverage as ever really and nice to share discussions on my travels with Sky subscribers who chose the Beeb today too.
I have had Sky Sports for years for other things but my heart still sinks when a Live on Sky only race comes along as it seems so second rate after the BBC presentation. Really enjoyed the race today, great race but I just know it would have been less enjoyable if I had watched it on Sky.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 16:25 (Ref:3097260)   #2302
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I have had Sky Sports for years for other things but my heart still sinks when a Live on Sky only race comes along as it seems so second rate after the BBC presentation. Really enjoyed the race today, great race but I just know it would have been less enjoyable if I had watched it on Sky.
It just feels so much more at home on the BBC I have to say and like you I could have watched on Sky today had I wanted to. After 8 races the opinion more is better just doesn't cut it. A dedicated F1 channel should be at least on a par with the BBC's partial coverage but people are still voting with their remotes, and its good to see the Beeb as popular as ever come race day..
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 17:02 (Ref:3097273)   #2303
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Sky had Nick Heidfeld today

Sky > BBC
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:04 (Ref:3097306)   #2304
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To be fair to Sky, I think that they did a reasonable job today. Johnny Herbert is always good to listen to, and 'Crofty' with Brundle seems to be gelling quite well.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:07 (Ref:3097307)   #2305
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I thought sky did a good job today, but then I think Simon does a good job so am unhinged. I didn't watch it, but I am sure beeb did a good job too.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:24 (Ref:3097317)   #2306
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Sky > BBC
I bet that was amusing to listen to. Did he say 'banking' or anything like that? lol Wouldn't have been enough to keep me though.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:27 (Ref:3097320)   #2307
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But, the BBC have DC and his recurring catchphrase:

"well, when it rains it pours"
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:28 (Ref:3097322)   #2308
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I didn't watch it, but I am sure beeb did a good job too.
As always yes.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:30 (Ref:3097323)   #2309
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I didn't watch Sky so I'll have to catch this budding superpundit from Germany on replay.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:32 (Ref:3097324)   #2310
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But, the BBC have DC and his recurring catchphrase:

"well, when it rains it pours"
I didn't notice that one today I must admit. I enjoyed his input on the whole though and he's gelled well with Edwards IMO. The team is pretty solid this year.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:35 (Ref:3097326)   #2311
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sniff was quite funny mentioning Anderson today.
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I didn't notice that one today I must admit. I enjoyed his input on the whole though and he's gelled well with Edwards IMO. The team is pretty solid this year.
I'm not gonna hold that against DC, I too think it is a good team. DC for me is becoming an excellent pundit and broadcaster.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:51 (Ref:3097339)   #2313
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Well there's been a surge of 'crucially's from DC and the Edwards growl was in evidence but you know what - as they are knowledgeable broadcasters with a good chemistry, these little quirks are all part of their charm.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:52 (Ref:3097340)   #2314
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:54 (Ref:3097341)   #2315
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Very much so. For me anyway.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 18:59 (Ref:3097348)   #2316
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 19:02 (Ref:3097351)   #2317
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My only annoyance is the loss of every race live. Bring that back to the Beeb and I don't think we'd even be having this conversation. I wouldn't mind if Bernie gave both channels full exclusive coverage, it certainly wouldn't harm the sport and would satisfy his claim it brings the sport to more fans.
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Well there's been a surge of 'crucially's from DC and the Edwards growl was in evidence but you know what - as they are knowledgeable broadcasters with a good chemistry, these little quirks are all part of their charm.
"systematically" - i swear dc was trying to get that in as many times as possible during the race coverage! but i agree. if you're daft enough to change the channel cause of a little annoyance then you're probably not suitable for television viewing
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You should have said so before.
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Sounds like a good plan!
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 19:14 (Ref:3097361)   #2320
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Now I know you are taking the Michael!
I'm sure even if both channels had the coverage we'd still have a minority watching on Sky, no doubt. But we wouldn't be discussing the coverage I don't believe. We wouldn't need to. That was my point.
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Sounds like a good plan!
I think it will happen one day. I see more chance of it doing that and satisfying the need for it to cover satelite than completely disappearing off free to air British TV.
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Old 24 Jun 2012, 20:18 (Ref:3097397)   #2321
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I watched Sky as normal, but watched the Maldonado - Hamilton incident on the BBC website. Ben Edwards goes absolutely crazy, practically James Allen on Jenson Button winning his first race crazy. I don't understand how the fans love it when Ben screams like a loon because its shows his passion, yet James got roundly criticised when he did it.

I must say, eight races in and Crofty hasn't annoyed me as much as I was expecting. And he does work very well with Brundle.
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Did Ben shout "get in there"?
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No not really. The only F1 broadcaster I fundamentally objected to was Legard. He was permanently disorientated and his 'quirks' and catchphrases substituted for his knowledge whereas I do respect Allen's knowledge and enthusiasm. But I'd a strong sense Legard was taking F1 fans for fools. With Ben and David, their quirks are little extras to a well-informed, balanced commentary.

As for Sky, I do prefer the easy going BBC approach, true and I do think the Sky package is wildly over-valued but I've defended the Sky broadcasting team itself time to time from the haterz.
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I watched Sky as normal, but watched the Maldonado - Hamilton incident on the BBC website. Ben Edwards goes absolutely crazy, practically James Allen on Jenson Button winning his first race crazy. I don't understand how the fans love it when Ben screams like a loon because its shows his passion, yet James got roundly criticised when he did it.
Edwards does his growl! I always thought that Allen was guided to go all jingoistic by ITV editors who saw jingoism as a way of plugging the sport to the British public. Someone told me that by word-of-mouth so it may not be true.
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Edwards does his growl! I always thought that Allen was guided to go all jingoistic by ITV editors who saw jingoism as a way of plugging the sport to the British public. Someone told me that by word-of-mouth so it may not be true.
Given ITVs truly appalling Euro 2012 coverage that does not surprise me one bit. Thank Gawd its over!
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