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Watch live on BBC or Sky depending which it is on. | 36 | 32.73% | |
Watch only BBC live or delayed/highlights. | 48 | 43.64% | |
Watch only BBC live (live or not bother). | 16 | 14.55% | |
Not watch, it is over for me. | 10 | 9.09% | |
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24 Jun 2012, 16:16 (Ref:3097257) | #2301 | |
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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.
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24 Jun 2012, 17:02 (Ref:3097273) | #2303 | |
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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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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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24 Jun 2012, 18:27 (Ref:3097320) | #2307 | ||
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But, the BBC have DC and his recurring catchphrase:
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24 Jun 2012, 18:28 (Ref:3097322) | #2308 | |
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24 Jun 2012, 18:32 (Ref:3097324) | #2310 | |
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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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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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Quirks only become annoyances when they are on a channel you don't like
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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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24 Jun 2012, 19:03 (Ref:3097353) | #2318 | |
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"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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24 Jun 2012, 19:14 (Ref:3097361) | #2320 | |
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Well now you know, you just had to ask
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. 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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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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24 Jun 2012, 20:27 (Ref:3097404) | #2322 | ||
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Did Ben shout "get in there"?
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Given ITVs truly appalling Euro 2012 coverage that does not surprise me one bit. Thank Gawd its over!
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