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BBC Commentary Team confirmed

  • 24-11-2008 9:06pm
    #1
    IanCurtis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭


    http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/72244

    Ignore the "grapevine" in the link, it's definite
    The BBC has confirmed David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan as part of its presenting team for its Formula One television coverage in 2009.
    Coulthard, who retired from racing at the end of the 2008 season, will join former team boss Jordan alongside anchor Jake Humphrey.
    BBC Radio 5 Live's Jonathan Legard will commentate alongside Martin Brundle.
    Ted Kravitz and Lee McKenzie will be the BBC's pitlane reporters.
    "After 15 seasons competing in F1, my passion for the sport is still very much alive, and therefore I was delighted to be given the opportunity to share my views and experiences through the BBC coverage of F1," said Coulthard.
    "Many of the BBC team are known to me already and, for those members new to F1, I look forward to building on the established audience of F1 fans in the UK."
    The BBC also said Murray Walker will return to the network as a regular presence on the Sport website.
    The BBC has a five-year F1 deal.


Comments

  • #2
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    If that's all true, nice one.


  • #3
    celticfc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 2,884 Mod ✭✭✭✭celticfc


    It's true...

    ...from the horses mouth here


  • #4
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    Any word on the theme music?


  • #5
    IanCurtis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭IanCurtis


    Not yet.

    I'd be amazed if they don't use The Chain again - see Match of the Day, Skiing, Snooker, etc. BBC love all that tradition stuff.

    I know the general opinion is that it should be the original version, but I always felt the drums were a bit weak and could be enhanced....one for the music forum maybe! ;)

    Happy days either way! 5 year contract too!

    PS - At least it won't be Moby and that awful, awful tune.


  • #6
    nikimere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 467 ✭✭nikimere


    I just can't wait to watch a whole F1 race without any ad breaks!! :D


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  • #7
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    nikimere wrote: »
    I just can't wait to watch a whole F1 race without any ad breaks!! :D

    +1


  • #8
    IanCurtis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭IanCurtis


    nikimere wrote: »
    I just can't wait to watch a whole F1 race without any ad breaks!! :D

    Absolutely agree.

    It really kills the coverage - it is so easy to lose track after the ad breaks (no pun intended) of what's going on, especially on a hungover Sunday afternoon!


  • #9
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Great news..not too keen on Coulthard though, don't know why.:o

    Any gossip on whether they'll broadcast in HD?


  • #10
    Cadzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Cadzer


    Cant wait! No more ads and flicking from ITV to Setanta!

    Good Line up to!


  • #11
    afatbollix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,084 ✭✭✭afatbollix


    kaizersoze wrote: »
    Great news..not too keen on Coulthard though, don't know why.:o

    Any gossip on whether they'll broadcast in HD?

    no HD...

    Id say it will be 2010 at least.. They sold all there cameras during the summer so most are HD but they still have to work out the in car cameras..

    I think its a good line up.. i like brundel i think hes the best commentater. also like the guy on setanta who knows his stuff about the cars engineering side ( he can ramble on during the practice when its boring) ( but cant remember his name :S)


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  • #12
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    DC can be funny when he wants to be
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPlyQ9vjQGI


  • #13
    smooch71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭smooch71


    I think DC has mellowed over the years. He's not the whiner he used to be and seems to have lost the chip on his shoulder. I'm looking forward to seeing him coz I think he'll be very professional.

    The best thing about all this?? NO JAMES ALLEN!!!

    I just hope the BBC don't fall into the trap ITV did and turn F1 coverage into a Lewisfest.


  • #14
    lostexpectation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,082 ✭✭✭lostexpectation


    thankgod for widescreen to fit that jaw in


  • #15
    De Hipster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭De Hipster


    anto-t wrote: »
    no HD...
    ... also like the guy on setanta who knows his stuff about the cars engineering side ( he can ramble on during the practice when its boring) ( but cant remember his name :S)

    Gary Anderson? From Antrim, used to be Chief Engineer for Jordan F1


  • #16
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    I just came on here to see if there had been any official announcement about the BBC's team and low and behold, there is. I'm really glad Brundle is going to be doing the commentary.


  • #17
    SamWiseWoahZay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭SamWiseWoahZay


    smooch71 wrote: »

    The best thing about all this?? NO JAMES ALLEN!!!

    +1


  • #18
    oneofakind32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭oneofakind32


    anto-t wrote: »
    also like the guy on setanta who knows his stuff about the cars engineering side ( he can ramble on during the practice when its boring) ( but cant remember his name :S)
    I think your talking about Garry Anderson. His technical insight is unmatched. While on ITV they could be waffeling on about the same issue but they are way of the mark with there analysis


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