gav Wrote:
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> The whole BBC thing has the feeling of discussing
> F1 over a nice lunch in a country pub with some
> mates. It's so relaxed and welcoming. The times
> I've watched Sky, they've been nothing like that,
> and even the last race I saw it felt no better
> than I remember it being in Melbourne.
>
> I can understand why some don't like the style of
> Ben Edwards, but he's got genuine passion and
> enthusiasm (the opposite of Legard) and it's not
> forced like James Allen was during his ITV days -
> that's just the way Edwards is (very much like
> Murray, though not as lovable). Like I say, I can
> understand why some don't like him, but I'd much
> rather have him than than a stale Legard talking
> about 'up the hill' and 'round the bend' every
> @#$%& lap.
I must admit, I was really looking forward to Edwards finally returning to commentating on F1, but i find his modern style too much "narrator one minute then screaming his head off at the slightest moment the next", unlike in the past where he would sound like he was chatting with you, then an appropriate amount of "shouting" when it was needed.