The AUTOSPORT Bulletin Board > The BBC F1 Coverage Thread (merged)

Henrytheeigth

Oct 17 2009, 18:56

Yes I am very happy it simply went to bb2, I am enjoying myself amazingly..of course coz I am here also..if not I wouldnt...

potmotr

Oct 17 2009, 18:57

QUOTE (D.M.N. @ Oct 17 2009, 19:55)

Can I say kudos to BBC for sticking with it 'all the way' (OK its not all the way, I guess) as it were?

ITV wouldn't have, as proved with Japan 2002 when they ran off because of McNish's crash.

BBC are funded by us, the licence payers.

So they aren't bound by delivering certain commercials to certain audiences at certain times.

wewantourdarbyback

Oct 17 2009, 18:57

Can I shoot that owl?

craftverk

Oct 17 2009, 18:58

QUOTE (D.M.N. @ Oct 17 2009, 19:55)

Can I say kudos to BBC for sticking with it 'all the way' (OK its not all the way, I guess) as it were?

ITV wouldn't have, as proved with Japan 2002 when they ran off because of McNish's crash.

ITV ain't publically funded, nor does it have two terrestrial channels.

The July Plot

Oct 17 2009, 19:00

Is 5 live still live?

wewantourdarbyback

Oct 17 2009, 19:00

QUOTE (craftverk @ Oct 17 2009, 19:58)

ITV ain't publically funded, nor does it have two terrestrial channels.

No it has 4 free to air channels.

They shoved Qualy onto ITV4 numerous times without even trying it on ITV1

lokiman

Oct 17 2009, 19:00

QUOTE (The July Plot @ Oct 17 2009, 20:00)

Is 5 live still live?

It's not available on the red button anymore.

craftverk

Oct 17 2009, 19:04

QUOTE (wewantourdarbyback @ Oct 17 2009, 20:00)

No it has 4 free to air channels.

They shoved Qualy onto ITV4 numerous times without even trying it on ITV1

T-E-R-R-E-S-T-R-I-A-L

ITV have to pay the bills, unfortunately that's how it is in the real world.

wewantourdarbyback

Oct 17 2009, 19:07

QUOTE (craftverk @ Oct 17 2009, 20:04)

T-E-R-R-E-S-T-R-I-A-L

ITV have to pay the bills, unfortunately that's how it is in the real world.

I read what you wrote FFS. They moved F1 without any need to before was my point.

dank

Oct 17 2009, 19:10

Bernie never fails to amuse me. Saying he feels sorry for those who have switched over to watch Strictly Come Dancing instead.

Henrytheeigth

Oct 17 2009, 19:10

Legard noooooooooooo

lol kiddin...

Tenmantaylor

Oct 17 2009, 19:11

LOL at Teds Bernie interview! Bernie feels sorry for me! Ive been made to watch dancing until now when the cars are back out!

potmotr

Oct 17 2009, 19:11

QUOTE (Henrytheeigth @ Oct 17 2009, 20:10)

Legard noooooooooooo

lol kiddin...

"Up this hill. It's raining."

Henrytheeigth

Oct 17 2009, 19:12

QUOTE (potmotr @ Oct 18 2009, 06:11)

"Up this hill. It's raining."

pRy

Oct 17 2009, 19:15

Frustrating hearing Legard talking about Button possibly finishing qual in 15th and being in the grips of Vettel.. not that it matters if Vettel passes Button, Vettel still needs to win the thing.

potmotr

Oct 17 2009, 19:18

QUOTE (Henrytheeigth @ Oct 17 2009, 20:12)

D.M.N.

Oct 17 2009, 19:30

QUOTE (pRy @ Oct 17 2009, 20:15)

Frustrating hearing Legard talking about Button possibly finishing qual in 15th and being in the grips of Vettel.. not that it matters if Vettel passes Button, Vettel still needs to win the thing.

Technically no. He could finish 2nd and still be in the title race, but JB will need to finish outside the points for that to happen. If we have mixed weather tomorrow, anything can happen.

lokiman

Oct 17 2009, 19:35

Rubens!

dank

Oct 17 2009, 19:37

"Up the pit straight, UP THE HILL!"

dank

Oct 17 2009, 19:38

And again...

potmotr

Oct 17 2009, 19:38

"Barrichello, what can he do?"

lokiman

Oct 17 2009, 19:39

QUOTE (dank @ Oct 17 2009, 20:37)

"Up the pit straight, UP THE HILL!"

Up yer arse, Legard.

dank

Oct 17 2009, 19:39

...and again...

potmotr

Oct 17 2009, 19:40

"Barrichello on a real charge."

lokiman

Oct 17 2009, 19:41

Yes!

potmotr

Oct 17 2009, 19:41

"Barrichello, he's coming!"

Henrytheeigth

Oct 17 2009, 19:45

Haha! Poor legard

The July Plot

Oct 17 2009, 19:49

Did anyone else pick up on Legard saying " Ive seen beavers!" at the start of quali!? lol

Slartibartfast

Oct 17 2009, 19:52

QUOTE (wewantourdarbyback @ Oct 17 2009, 19:57)

Can I shoot that owl?

What? At this range?

Kristian

Oct 17 2009, 19:53

Legard was pretty dire in that last 5mins of qualifying, he sounded like he was falling asleep and jerked awake everytime a car crossed the line.

Henrytheeigth

Oct 17 2009, 20:00

Thankyou bbc for a wonderful and complete coverage of the event.

dank

Oct 17 2009, 20:02

QUOTE (Henrytheeigth @ Oct 17 2009, 21:00)

Thankyou bbc for a wonderful and complete coverage of the event.

That sounds word for word the sort of thing you'd hear on Points of View

D A

Oct 17 2009, 20:04

Props for filling the second hour with all those interviews.

Crazy Ninja

Oct 17 2009, 20:08

I think the Beeb did a great job today. Admittedly i popped out for half an hour but i was surprised they kept broadcasting.
I guess im just used to ITV calling it quits after 10 mins (although they are totally different companies so its a bit harsh judging them against the bbc)

Henrytheeigth

Oct 17 2009, 20:08

QUOTE (dank @ Oct 18 2009, 07:02)

That sounds word for word the sort of thing you'd hear on Points of View

lol well it was my POV

craftverk

Oct 17 2009, 20:12

QUOTE (Crazy Ninja @ Oct 17 2009, 21:08)

(although they are totally different companies so its a bit harsh judging them against the bbc)

exactly, they're both fruits, but one's an apple and the other's an orange.

D.M.N.

Oct 17 2009, 20:13

wewantourdarbyback

Oct 17 2009, 20:17

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It's bad enough cancelling both Merlin, and Hole In The Wall, but to twist the knife in and postpone Strictly is just disgusting in my book!

Missed out on his highbrow entertainment there then.

I despair that my license fee is blown on sh*te like that.

Bishy

Oct 17 2009, 20:30

QUOTE (D.M.N. @ Oct 17 2009, 21:13)

One of the comments on there had me in absolute stiches! He said "There's rioting in Tonbridge Wells!!"

GOD I love the British way of expressing anger!

Brawn BGP 001

Oct 17 2009, 20:34

QUOTE (D.M.N. @ Oct 17 2009, 21:13)

OMG.

Crazy Ninja

Oct 17 2009, 20:34

I loved this one:

QUOTE

I am absolutely livid that Strictly has been delayed by at least 15 minutues so that we can instead watch a bunch of blokes standing in the rain and talking about the rain. Does this really have to be on at prime time on a Saturday evening??!!

Does strictly have to be on prime time on a Sat evening? Does your life depend on it? Is your life so organised you cant afford a 15 minute window either side of Strictly?

Comedy gold thanks D.M.N.!!!

dank

Oct 17 2009, 20:36

QUOTE (wewantourdarbyback @ Oct 17 2009, 21:17)

Missed out on his highbrow entertainment there then.

I despair that my license fee is blown on sh*te like that.

That quote is absolutely hilarious

Henrytheeigth

Oct 17 2009, 20:38

Hahaha! And Is that Merlin the magician show from the 80's? I loved that!

kraduk

Oct 17 2009, 20:39

QUOTE (Crazy Ninja @ Oct 17 2009, 21:34)

I loved this one:

Does strictly have to be on prime time on a Sat evening? Does your life depend on it? Is your life so organised you cant afford a 15 minute window either side of Strictly?

Comedy gold thanks D.M.N.!!!

its live i think and does have massive ratings

80% chance of rain tomorrow, and almost certainly a safty start as 90% chance between 1-2 local time so race looks interesting.
Nothing is over yet for any of the 3

stevvy1986

Oct 17 2009, 20:45

QUOTE (kraduk @ Oct 17 2009, 21:39)

its live i think and does have massive ratings

It's something that can be delayed and shown live 15 minutes later. F1 can't just decide that it's going to start by a certain time after a red flag just to make some people happy so they can watch some z listers (and that's being generous) prancing around in silly little costumes. Anyone would think a 15 minute delay for SCD is the end of the world, same goes for x-factor and other such garbage. People who whinge about a 15 minute delay need their head looking at, and probably need a brain replacement, especially when SCD has overrun previously anyway, which makes those whingers look like hypocrites

Crazy Ninja

Oct 17 2009, 20:49

QUOTE (stevvy1986 @ Oct 17 2009, 21:45)

It's something that can be delayed and shown live 15 minutes later. F1 can't just decide that it's going to start by a certain time after a red flag just to make some people happy so they can watch some z listers (and that's being generous) prancing around in silly little costumes. Anyone would think a 15 minute delay for SCD is the end of the world, same goes for x-factor and other such garbage. People who whinge about a 15 minute delay need their head looking at, and probably need a brain replacement, especially when SCD has overrun previously anyway, which makes those whingers look like hypocrites

Took the words right outta my keyboard

Yeah they'll go mad now cos it was delayed which just annoys me no end. It aint the end of the world. Do they think us F1 fans wanted to wait around 3 hours for qualy? No! But cos we love it we're willing to put up with all sorts of nonsense. If we had our way it wouldnt have been delayed at all.

Madras

Oct 17 2009, 20:55

I liked Bernie's reaction to Strictly.

Alexis*27

Oct 17 2009, 20:57

LOL, yep. I feel sorry for anyone who likes Strictly too.

wewantourdarbyback

Oct 17 2009, 20:57

QUOTE (kraduk @ Oct 17 2009, 21:39)

its live i think and does have massive ratings

Max 10 million... opposed to the hundreds of millions worldwide watching the F1 on the BBC.

Alexis*27

Oct 17 2009, 20:59

QUOTE (Kristian @ Oct 17 2009, 20:53)

Legard was pretty dire in that last 5mins of qualifying, he sounded like he was falling asleep and jerked awake everytime a car crossed the line.

I listened to the usual dynamic duo on the red button. They make it so damn entertaining, which is how it should be. As soon as they finished I got Legard and he made Barrichello's pole sound like a bloody wake.