Sky vs BBC F1 Coverage

[sushifiesta]

I've only just realised, but I think I'm right in saying that Sky don't upload the full race programmes online to Sky Go (iPlayer equivalent), just extended highlights?

Occasionally I can't watch the races live and then I do my best not to find out what the result is and watch it online later. Guess I won't be able to do that if it happens at a race the BBC aren't showing.

 

[Brogan]

The entire race is repeated several times on the Sky TV channel as far as I am aware.

 

[sushifiesta]

Yes, but when I'm away from home (e.g. uni), which is often, I won't have a Sky TV to watch it on, I'll be relying on the online service. I guess it's not so bad but the BBC have always done it...

 

[gethinceri]

No, i think that with sky+ and a broadband connection you can watch channel 408 on SkyGo.

 

[sushifiesta]

Yes that's true I suppose, though I can't pick when I want to start watching it, which is the moment I get home after miraculously managing not to find out the result during the day.

 

[Slyboogy]

Watching both coverages for Spa, I noticed a big difference between the commentators and the pitlane reporters. The Sky commentators straightaway knew that Maldonado jumped the start, the BBC commentators thought it was fine, then touch and go. The BBC commentators missed out on a lot of stuff, such as who's overtaking who and who is in what position and why.

Ted gave informative information, while Gary Anderson not so much.

 

[mjo]

Here's the Sky start:

BBC:

 

[Slyboogy]

That clip is a little misleading, as both BBC commentators later go on to say that they thought the start was fine.

 

[Jos the Boss]

Well Crofty said it was just a great start

 

[Jos the Boss]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/14872294
BBC last year Monza highlights, Brundle and Coulthard, in my opinion, one of the greatest commentary teams ever!

 

[Mephistopheles]

WHY CAN'T I FIND ANY LISTINGS FOR THE JAPANESE GRAND PRIX ON MY EPG AND SKY TV GUIDE?

 

[gethinceri]

Because it's over a week away?
Why are you using capitals? Has your eyesight been impaired by your constant winking Mephistopheles?

 

[mjo]

It'll be on the tinterweb somewhere.
I think that Eddie Jordan will be looking eater pleased with himself for the rest of the season....

 

[mjo]

rather, not eater. Stupid predictive text!!

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

Does anyone else here think that because Jake Humphrey's is leaving BBC that Sky will poach DC to join them as an expert analyst?

 

[mjo]

There'll be no point - Coulthard's the main part of the BBC coverage, but on Sky he'll just be another pundit behind Brundle, Herbert et al.

 

[Mephistopheles]

Because it's over a week away?
Why are you using capitals? Has your eyesight been impaired by your constant winking Mephistopheles?

No it is because of my constant use of the five knuckle shuffle.....

 

[Brogan]

Does anyone else here think that because Jake Humphrey's is leaving BBC that Sky will poach DC to join them as an expert analyst?

I sincerely hope not.
I had enough of his biased opinions on the BBC when I was forced to watch him.

 

[Mephistopheles]

DC on sky!! fuck that..... Anyway they have already got Brundle Herbert and Hill why would they want to employ another ex driver......

 

[Jos the Boss]

Hill dull, Herbert overexcited, Brundle almost out of place, that is all!