F1 TV coverage

[rufus_mcdufus]

Before I'd finished reading your post, I was about to add how much I love re-watching the start from many different angles, because I don't mind missing that overtake which looked imminent. Even though I've seen the start several times and could probably write down what happened, it's such a joy to see it 10 times over, again.
Oh and the lingering shot of that famous person, who I recognise but can't quite remember their name, looking a bit awkward plonked in the team garage on their own in front of a telly.

 

[cider_and_toast]

I think she came as 1950's hooker.

When a like just isn't enough !!!

 

[teabagyokel]

Oh and the lingering shot of that famous person, who I recognise but can't quite remember their name, looking a bit awkward plonked in the team garage on their own in front of a telly.

Can I please propose one exemption:

 

[Andyoak]

I never understood why you'd travel hundreds of miles to watch it on the TV

 

[rufus_mcdufus]

I can only guess they're paid to appear. Some 'stars' look very awkward to me.

 

[Andyoak]

Ooh, look at me on TV watching TV!!?
It's celebrity Gogglebox

 

[cider_and_toast]

I.watched a fascinating, but relatively short program with Sir Trevor McDonald, on Martin Luther King and his life.

He spoke to a number of key figures in King's life and even a former member of the KKK. It really needed to be a two parter.

I never realised the 'I have a dream section..' of one of the greatest speeches ever made was entirely improvised.

In among all of this, Sir Trevor spoke to Naomi Campbell.... erm why? 1) She was born 2 years after Dr King's murder, 2) She's British 3) I'm pretty sure she's never faced a lifetime of poverty and struggle 4) she was never clubbed in the head by a racist thug masquerading as a policeman when standing on the steps of the county offices trying to legally register to vote.

I don't think the opinion of a famous model regardless of skin tone adds too much weight to an otherwise moving and compelling documentary.

 

[Rutherford]

3) I'm pretty sure she's never faced a lifetime of poverty and struggle

She’s a woman. She’s black. You better start listening to the BBC Analysis podcast. According to them there’s nothing worse than that combination.

 

[Andyoak]

No, I listened to woman's hour and a black woman who can't have children is worse.

 

[RasputinLives]

Ted Kravitz appears to have been given the boot from Sky and will be replaced by Karun Chandhock. To say this news please me is an understatement. I found Kravitz both inaccurate and sometimes down right cringe worthy whilst Chandhock is both likeable and honest.

 

[gethinceri]

Yep, Ted thought he was the sage. He is not.

 

[cider_and_toast]

Yeah, I've always liked Karun's work on the BBC and felt they were massively under using him by confining him to commentary box duties on Friday only. I thought he offered a great insight into the car and driver without bringing the arrogance of some of the others in the role.

Ted on the other hand has always come across as a bit of a berk. "Ted's notebook" on the odd occasion I've watched it, always seemed to be how can I spread one or two tiny snippets of info across 15 minutes of TV and make out I'm on the inside of everything. I reckon behind that note pad he had his smart phone open and was reading the Autosport web page headlines.

 

[Angel]

So Karun has left Channel 4 then, shame, he was interesting to listen to. Oh my word, I hope that doesn't mean we're going to get Ted Kravitz instead

 

[vintly]

Does that mean Karun will be in the pit lane all race during Sky broadcasts as Ted was? Ted could be a bit annoying but he often clarified or corrected issues that the main commentators were missing during races. I didn’t mind the notebook either, it provided a team by team recap at the very least. Although I’m guessing hardly anyone watched it so it’s been canned with Ted along with it.

Karun is a hugely superior commentator, curious how he will be used.

 

[gethinceri]

Hope he takes over in the commentary box.

 

[FB]

There were rumours about Crofty being given the boot at the end of last season.

 

[vintly]

Perhaps that was wishful thinking FB

 

[Titch]

What about the lovely boy When is he going to appear in the commentary box ?

 

[cider_and_toast]

Bring back Jonathan "did you know I was a Doctor" Palmer I say.

 

[RasputinLives]

The lovely boy is on the squad Titch I feel he is being groomed (not like that) for Brindle's retirement. I bet he subs in for him on the races MB takes a holiday on.