The BBC Coverage Discussion Thread (WIll Contain Spoilers)
Posted by DaveEllis
And on the subject of Eddie Jordan:
Eddie is proving that he has his merits. Like getting on the cuff interviews with MS, features such as the Rubens one at the weekend etc. But overall, the man is an embarrasment. Some of the extraordinary clap that spews from his mouth surely must leave BBC producers scratching thier heads.....? Surely? You'd hope!
I really enjoyed when they had Mike Gascoyne onboard in China. I think he really added to it. At the moment you have a presenter who doesnt really know his stuff (However i have alot of time for Mr. Humphrey, avid reader of his blog), An ex-driver who brings some great insights and wit, and then some fella that used to own a team ages ago who is now far detached from the world he thinks he belongs to. Gascoyne is a true Pundit, his technical insights would be worth 50 Eddie Jordans
Eddie is proving that he has his merits. Like getting on the cuff interviews with MS, features such as the Rubens one at the weekend etc. But overall, the man is an embarrasment. Some of the extraordinary clap that spews from his mouth surely must leave BBC producers scratching thier heads.....? Surely? You'd hope!
I really enjoyed when they had Mike Gascoyne onboard in China. I think he really added to it. At the moment you have a presenter who doesnt really know his stuff (However i have alot of time for Mr. Humphrey, avid reader of his blog), An ex-driver who brings some great insights and wit, and then some fella that used to own a team ages ago who is now far detached from the world he thinks he belongs to. Gascoyne is a true Pundit, his technical insights would be worth 50 Eddie Jordans
gav Wrote:
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> The thing is, Allen not a commentator, he's a
> reporter. He was drafted into the commentary
> mould.
That's a good point, might explain why he did a good job in the pit lane but completely lost the plot in the commentary box.
I'd like to see Croft get the job, heck the BBC don't have much to lose, but hopefully he retains SOME of the laid back style he has during the practice sessions. Those who think Legard is boring, perhaps don't remember (or never heard) Jonathan Palmer.
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> The thing is, Allen not a commentator, he's a
> reporter. He was drafted into the commentary
> mould.
That's a good point, might explain why he did a good job in the pit lane but completely lost the plot in the commentary box.
I'd like to see Croft get the job, heck the BBC don't have much to lose, but hopefully he retains SOME of the laid back style he has during the practice sessions. Those who think Legard is boring, perhaps don't remember (or never heard) Jonathan Palmer.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/02/2009 08:11PM by Team CLR.
marwood82 Wrote:
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> i don't understand the complaints with the
> Hamilton and Phillips show on friday afternoons.
> they've been doing it for a couple of years now, I
> think they're fantastic.
>
During Fridays afternoon practice i sent in 4 different technical questions via the text service to see if it was possible to get one read out live on air, guess what? none were read out, so getting pissed off i dumbed it down to the point i asked if anyone lived in the houses after blanchimont and they read that out!
Not really imformative for the viewer is it?.
LS's Tip of the week
ESSENTIAL OILS aren't essential unless you're an engine, a gearbox or a twat
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>
> i don't understand the complaints with the
> Hamilton and Phillips show on friday afternoons.
> they've been doing it for a couple of years now, I
> think they're fantastic.
>
During Fridays afternoon practice i sent in 4 different technical questions via the text service to see if it was possible to get one read out live on air, guess what? none were read out, so getting pissed off i dumbed it down to the point i asked if anyone lived in the houses after blanchimont and they read that out!
Not really imformative for the viewer is it?.
LS's Tip of the week
ESSENTIAL OILS aren't essential unless you're an engine, a gearbox or a twat
i asked if anyone lived in the houses after blanchimont and they read that out!
That was you?! haha!
I liked that question, got me thinking, if that were the case they have the best garden in the world
!
I think I remember they said no though didnt they?
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
That was you?! haha!
I liked that question, got me thinking, if that were the case they have the best garden in the world
!I think I remember they said no though didnt they?
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
What bores me about Legard is the complete and utter lack on enthusiasm he seems to have. He barely gets above a mumble throughout the race, and when he feels like it's time to raise the tension, he tries to do so but it sounds horribly forced.
I don't mind commentators making mistakes, they all do it (Murray was famous for it.) What I DO mind is having a constant stream of irrelevant information polluting my ears. When the race running order scrolls along the bottom of the screen, I don't expect the commentator to read it out for me. I can read myself perfectly well. I don't need to be told that Sebastien Vettel is a Championship hopeful, twenty times per race.
He interrupts Martin Brundle, he drones on about unimportant things when there are interesting events happening out on track, he doesn't listen to the information fed to him by Ted Kravitz in the pits and he has a set phrasebook of sayings which he reels off every race... "pushing on" ... "shot in the arm" ... "battle has been joined" ...
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I don't mind commentators making mistakes, they all do it (Murray was famous for it.) What I DO mind is having a constant stream of irrelevant information polluting my ears. When the race running order scrolls along the bottom of the screen, I don't expect the commentator to read it out for me. I can read myself perfectly well. I don't need to be told that Sebastien Vettel is a Championship hopeful, twenty times per race.
He interrupts Martin Brundle, he drones on about unimportant things when there are interesting events happening out on track, he doesn't listen to the information fed to him by Ted Kravitz in the pits and he has a set phrasebook of sayings which he reels off every race... "pushing on" ... "shot in the arm" ... "battle has been joined" ...
I stumbled across this article the other day; I highly recommend it as an enhancement to this discussion:-
[www.f1badger.com]
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/03/2009 10:07AM by Locke Cole.
LOL!
"pledge the ledge"
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
"pledge the ledge"
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
That picture of Martin just got me laughing!
chet Wrote:
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> i asked if anyone lived in the houses after
> blanchimont and they read that out!
>
> That was you?! haha!
>
> I liked that question, got me thinking, if that
> were the case they have the best garden in the
> world!
>
> I think I remember they said no though didnt they?
I thought they said yes, i was waiting for them to elaborate further on it, but it was a basic yes answer.
LS's Tip of the week
ESSENTIAL OILS aren't essential unless you're an engine, a gearbox or a twat
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> i asked if anyone lived in the houses after
> blanchimont and they read that out!
>
> That was you?! haha!
>
> I liked that question, got me thinking, if that
> were the case they have the best garden in the
> world
!>
> I think I remember they said no though didnt they?
I thought they said yes, i was waiting for them to elaborate further on it, but it was a basic yes answer.
LS's Tip of the week
ESSENTIAL OILS aren't essential unless you're an engine, a gearbox or a twat
Monza972 Wrote:
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> That picture of Martin just got me laughing!
+1!
As implied facepalms go, they don't get much better than that. :D
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> That picture of Martin just got me laughing!
+1!
As implied facepalms go, they don't get much better than that. :D
3 or 4 races back I texted the following questions
"Has Barrichello been beated psychologically by Buttons success?"
and
"Why havent the BRawns got more sponsorship?"
They answered them both. Just not that weekend. I also get sick of them answering questions from (the probably fictious) 15 year old kids that write in. I mean come on who put their age on their emails?
Nemesis (Age 30)
As for Leggard v Allen. I like Allen, as Ive said before I dont need to read Sniffpetrol and copy what they think with their Stop the cocl campaign. Bear in mind SP is written by Richard Porter who has systematically ruined Top Gear of the last 4-5 series as "Script editor!" tosser!
I like them all on the BBC. Would prefer Allen tbh. EJ does screw up a fair bit, but when he gets it right hes very right. They all have a real chemistry/rapport that was forever lacking on ITV between Ryder and Blundell. And Humprey has been a revelation. Considering his background was CBBC he's adjusted so well to the role. Asks good questions and has more than enough insight!
What is his Blog address?
"Has Barrichello been beated psychologically by Buttons success?"
and
"Why havent the BRawns got more sponsorship?"
They answered them both. Just not that weekend. I also get sick of them answering questions from (the probably fictious) 15 year old kids that write in. I mean come on who put their age on their emails?
Nemesis (Age 30)
As for Leggard v Allen. I like Allen, as Ive said before I dont need to read Sniffpetrol and copy what they think with their Stop the cocl campaign. Bear in mind SP is written by Richard Porter who has systematically ruined Top Gear of the last 4-5 series as "Script editor!" tosser!
I like them all on the BBC. Would prefer Allen tbh. EJ does screw up a fair bit, but when he gets it right hes very right. They all have a real chemistry/rapport that was forever lacking on ITV between Ryder and Blundell. And Humprey has been a revelation. Considering his background was CBBC he's adjusted so well to the role. Asks good questions and has more than enough insight!
What is his Blog address?
EJ has made a few stupid comments, like his "knock on the chin" one about Massa in Hungary, but overall I think his hiring by the BBC has been a coup. Because he's someone who says what he thinks, when he thinks it, and he expresses his opinions - raw, uncensored, undoctored opinions. After the dumbed down Steve Ryder/Mark Blundell muppet show, that's a breath of fresh air and a joy to listen to. I can tolerate the odd retarded comment if the person making them is just being honest, as everybody makes mistakes. It's the "we'll be nice and safe and not have any opinions" approach of the ITV anchor crew that I can't stand.
Overall, EJ's an opinionated and colourful character, so he gets a thumbs up from me.
Overall, EJ's an opinionated and colourful character, so he gets a thumbs up from me.
I think DC and Jordan go good together. The look on DC's face whenever Jordan talks is just hilarious :p
Jordan should stay, for comical value.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
Jordan should stay, for comical value.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
Thats a good point, 3 totally different people with 3 totally different perspectives.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
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