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26 Mar 2009, 13:10 (Ref:2425235) | #1 | |
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BBC Coverage thoughts (so far)
I would be interested to hear what people in the UK think of the BBC coverage, both now and after the first race.
When their website was first launched it would be fair to say that the reaction wasn't great from many, but clearly it's work in progress and I'm personally a big fan. Loads of content now and the amount of video footage (old and new) is a promising sign. Plenty to read as well, particularly the insights from the team in how the preparations are going. I listen to Radio One quite a bit and they are all over it, Chris Moyles speaking to Martin Brundle this morning, plenty of coverage on Newsbeat etc. There can't be too many people in the country who aren't aware that F1 is about to kick off. The most pleasing thing for me personally has been the fairly even handed coverage given so far, for once Hamilton comes across as one of 20 drivers, not the be all and end all. A sign of good things to come? They certainly appear to be taking it seriously, and the coverage I've seen has been excellent for the more casual observer they are trying to attract (even my other half now has a basic understanding of many of the current issues) whilst not completely alienating those with a deeper understanding. Radio One even broke the news of the diffuser issue being cleared up a short while ago, something - it's fair to say - they wouldn't have mentioned in previous seasons. |
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So far, so good for me.
While ITV did a good job, I'm very happy F1 is back with the BBC. The web site has grown much of great interest this last week or so and as ukaskew says, the video content is great. Many a happy memory in there. And it is almost certain 'The Chain' is back AND no mid-action ad breaks. Anyway we'll see the fruits of BBC's labours tomorrow. I can't wait. |
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26 Mar 2009, 13:30 (Ref:2425248) | #4 | ||
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Although I am somewhat biased, I think the Beeb are doing a great job so far. I'd expect a sizable update to the website tomorrow to coincide with the first race of the season.
Looking forward to more classic GP coverage throughout the season, and really looking forward to what they'll do with extra data from teams and their forays onto IPTV platforms (such as the XBox 360) in the coming year or two. |
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26 Mar 2009, 13:54 (Ref:2425270) | #5 | ||
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I'm liking what I've seen so far, a lot. The classic GP footage on the red button was a great idea and the website is a good mix of news, interviews and features. Enjoying the presenters blogs too. Some great little touches as well - I really like the iCal download for the race weekend.
Given that no one has actually turned a wheel in anger yet, I think they've done a really good job of building the interest, the only thing I'm not overly impressed by is the trail they've been running. Although that one bar of The Chain right at the end did get the hairs on the back of my neck standing up Of course, none of the above really matters if they don't get the actual coverage right, but I am pretty confident based on what we've seen so far. I haven't been this excited about an F1 season for years! |
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That just leaves the studio coverage and the commentary, and people will always be divided on that as it's very much down to personal preference, and I imagine a difficult balancing act in keeping the purists happy whilst not alienating the newcomers. |
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Judging from the website the balance (there at least) seems pretty good to me - for example the story about diffusers managed to outline for the newbie the basics of what the diffuser does, but without letting that get in the way of the actual story. If they can keep that sort of balance I'll be pretty happy. |
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Guys, do we think we'll have commentary for tonight's Red Button viewing of the practice? How about an intro video? I know this sounds rather random, but if any of you caught ITV's online practice footage, it was extremely raw and basically just a live feed.
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It'll have the R5LSX commentary, with David Croft and Ant Davidson. I don't think there'll be any sort of intro segment to the show, they'll just TX the world feed (ala ITV)...
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26 Mar 2009, 14:27 (Ref:2425304) | #11 | |
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My info is that David Croft will be commentating, can't remember where I geard it though.
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Ohh fair enough. Well that's better than no commentary, just would have been nice to get a sneak preview of Leg and Brundle together!
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are the beeb having a pre-race show?
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26 Mar 2009, 15:46 (Ref:2425348) | #16 | ||
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The things I've heard so far about the red button during the race sound good - access to live stats and some extra feeds I believe.
ITV did a good job in the end and the BBC have a lot to live up to. If it wasn't for adverts it would have been hard to say I was happy for BBC to take it. I'm just glad Martin Brundle was kept on. I would rather have suffered adverts than lose Martin Brundle as a commentator. James Allen did a good job in the later seasons - once he stopped trying to fill Muzza's boots (which was painfully embarassing at times) and just started to be himself - I thought he got a bit too much stick. |
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Yeah - I'd much rather have him driving a car, but his commentary is strong and getting better with time. I've found there to be a marked difference between his and Brundle's technical insights (although that's par for the course, given Davidson's experience of developing contemporary cars)...with a bit more practice behind the mic he'll mature quite nicely I think
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Oh, I envy you guys. I am assuming the online feeds of practice, and such, are only going to be available to UK residents?
Still, the good news is I'll be getting the BBC feed on TSN (well, I am assuming it is going to be the BBC). Alas, I feel rather certain they will be sticking ads in regardless, . The good thing is the radio and websites are available as ever (even if the feeds are resitricted, which they presumably are). It really is rather fitting the BBC taking the coverage back coincides with the big changes in the sport itself. |
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As a licence fee payer I couldn't possibly condone it, but rumour has it that if you find a UK proxy server you might be able to see the BBC feeds
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Ah, indeed. I forgot about proxies, for some reason.
On that account, is the BBC showing the races online? If so, that deals with the adverts problem. |
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I imagine it'll be the 'preview' show they've been showing all week (before the classic GP stuff), sadly.
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Under which URL would I find the practice live stream?
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I might set up a second TV beside the one I'll be watching the race on, probably for keeping on the stats screen. Just a pity the official timing screens won't be on the red button, that would be ideal.
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Shouldn't the live coverage be starting now? We're getting the 94 season finale again.
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