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Old 7 Jan 2006, 19:58 (Ref:1496937)   #1
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New F1 commentator
David Croft is taking over as the main commentator on the BBC's coverage of Formula One. Maurice Hamilton reverts back to the expert summariser role, while Murray Walker will have an involvement in some interviews and features for 5 Live Formula One.

As part of the beefed-up coverage I believe Friday practice will go out live on 5 Live Sports Extra in addition to qualifying, while the race coverage will remain on the main 5 Live station.

Here is a link to Croft's profile. During this week you can also hear him commentating on the World Darts Championship on BBC TV.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/presen...oft_biog.shtml
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Old 7 Jan 2006, 20:25 (Ref:1496952)   #2
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David Croft is taking over as the main commentator on the BBC's coverage of Formula One. Maurice Hamilton reverts back to the expert summariser role, while Murray Walker will have an involvement in some interviews and features for 5 Live Formula One.

As part of the beefed-up coverage I believe Friday practice will go out live on 5 Live Sports Extra in addition to qualifying, while the race coverage will remain on the main 5 Live station.

Here is a link to Croft's profile. During this week you can also hear him commentating on the World Darts Championship on BBC TV.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/presen...oft_biog.shtml
Since when did the BBC do F1?
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Old 7 Jan 2006, 20:27 (Ref:1496953)   #3
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Since when did the BBC do F1?
BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Old 7 Jan 2006, 20:28 (Ref:1496954)   #4
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Five Live has done since 1994, when it launched, and long before that on Radio Five and Radio Two and their predecessors.
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Old 7 Jan 2006, 22:01 (Ref:1496994)   #5
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That's good news. Now if ITV could just do something about James Allen.....
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 00:58 (Ref:1497075)   #6
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..and if BBC could stream on the internet.
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 01:54 (Ref:1497094)   #7
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That's good news. Now if ITV could just do something about James Allen.....
If only ITV could get the guys who do the Moto GP on Eurosport - some of the most passionate commentry around.... but I don't think cars are their thing unfortunately
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 02:11 (Ref:1497097)   #8
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Toby Moody is definitely into cars, as a regular commentator at and committee member for Shelsley Walsh hillclimb.
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 10:48 (Ref:1497191)   #9
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I never listen to Five Live's F1 coverage unless it's qualifying. Just a shame ITV haven't realised that James Allen is very unpopular among listeners.
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 11:57 (Ref:1497229)   #10
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has anyone told them?
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 12:35 (Ref:1497248)   #11
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No doubt there is some petition online somewhere to get him ousted which will do no good at all...
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 12:38 (Ref:1497251)   #12
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They don't work. Plus it does have its amusing benefits!
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 12:39 (Ref:1497252)   #13
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I never listen to Five Live's F1 coverage unless it's qualifying. Just a shame ITV haven't realised that James Allen is very unpopular among listeners.
If you're not an Allen fan, surely you would be better watching the race with the sound off and the radio on?
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If you're not an Allen fan, surely you would be better watching the race with the sound off and the radio on?
As much as I dislike James Allen's commentary by listening to the radio, one would then lose Martin Brundle's annalysis. I guess this just proves that you can't have your cake and eat it.
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 15:15 (Ref:1497297)   #15
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If only ITV could get the guys who do the Moto GP on Eurosport - some of the most passionate commentry around.... but I don't think cars are their thing unfortunately
That's the best idea that's been posted on this subject for ages. Toby Moody and Julian Ryder are the best commentary team on TV.
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 15:55 (Ref:1497318)   #16
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Toby Moody and Julian Ryder are very good I agree, however I prefer Martin Haven and Gareth Rees. They both have a huge depth of knowledge and are both just as enthusiastic and knowledgable as anyone out there. IMO.
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 16:45 (Ref:1497350)   #17
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If you're not an Allen fan, surely you would be better watching the race with the sound off and the radio on?
Probably. Maybe I'll try that.
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Old 8 Jan 2006, 19:38 (Ref:1497437)   #18
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I still recommend Ben Edwards for you Brits... when I got CART in English through Eurosport in the late 90s.. well, he was just great!
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Ben Edwards also did F1 in Eurosport in the 90's, and when the PPV F1 channel ran as well. He's definataly better than Allan.
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Someone fire James Allen. Please!!! Too mnay patronising comments. e.g WELL DONE FERNANDO ALONSO
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Allen out, Edwards in.
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Allen out, Edwards in.
Simple really.
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Can James Allen talk for one minute without giving yet another statistic?
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Just bring back the beeb, tv coverage, with Murray Walker!

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Since the F1 moved to ITV it has been "dumbed down"
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..and if BBC could stream on the internet.
my understanding however is that Murray Walker will be doing some extra progs, in the style of last years Maurice Hamiltons show. These will be available on bbc radio player. its just the actual coverage that isn't allowed to be broadcast outside of UK
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