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F1 commentator's future in doubt?

Old Sep 14, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Default F1 commentator's future in doubt?

For those of us that tune in to F1 via BBC's broadcast:

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_new...es_art_id=42028

I feel a sense of vindication that I am not the only one that is annoyed by Allen & Legard's commentary - my wife has heard me many times saying "...stop talking!!!"... NOT to her, but the TV It is difficult to replace Walker's authentic and amusing enthusiasm for F1

I have resorted to d/l the onboard versions of the last 4 races - no commentary; just pure F1 engine I also d/l the regular broadcast so as to watch the races again for Brundle's insights.
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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I'm not exposed to this commentator but I read some of the news stories
Hard to believe the Brits would put up with something that sounds even worse than our stupid FOX broadcasts...
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SeekeR1,Sep 15 2010, 02:00 AM
I feel a sense of vindication that I am not the only one that is annoyed by Allen & Legard's commentary - my wife has heard me many times saying "...stop talking!!!"...
You are not alone - many times have I muted the TV!

Used to be able to switch between Speed and TSN on commercials or particularly bad commentating , but now they have blacked out Speed's coverage so I must mute...
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by matrix,Sep 15 2010, 08:14 AM
Used to be able to switch between Speed and TSN on commercials or particularly bad commentating , but now they have blacked out Speed's coverage so I must mute...
WHAT?

I have to watch TSN for the last race of the year?
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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^Yup!
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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DC possible replacement for Legard: http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_new...es_art_id=42736
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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DC has gotten the job - done deal.

However the comentry team of David Croft and Anthony Davidson are waaaaay better.

I'm not sure you guys will be able to listen on the web, but here you go anyway:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live/
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Some more shuffling, and broadcast in HD!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport...one/9359509.stm

I have enjoyed Ant's commentary in the past... Why does BBC have two teams covering F1 on different channels?...
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Nice so if I want to dl the bbc feed it will be in HD!!! I wonder how big the files will be? This will probably help us see the details of all the cars better
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultra_Nexus,Dec 29 2010, 03:47 PM
DC has gotten the job - done deal.

However the comentry team of David Croft and Anthony Davidson are waaaaay better.
A new third member of that 5 live team: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport...one/9360413.stm

"Pinkham replaces Holly Samos, who left F1 to spend more time with her family... Pinkham, 31, has wide experience in sports presenting, including the Isle of Man TT, Masters tennis and NFL."
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