Vicki Butler-Henderson and Ben Edwards will front BTCC TV coverage

rdjones · 19 Mar 2002, 09:14 (Ref:239103)

This just in from Autosport.com

ITV have lined up experienced motorsport commentator Ben Edwards and former Top Gear presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson as the faces and voices of this year's British Touring Car Championship TV coverage.

The channel have taken over the deal to broadcast the BTCC from BBC Grandstand for the first time, showing the rounds on Saturday afternoons a week after the races take place. Seven of the 10 events will follow on from ITV's Formula 1 qualifying shows.

Former F1 and Champ Car commentator Edwards said: "I'm very excited to be involved. Touring cars are definitely on the up again. Everyone has done a great job building the BTCC's profile in the past year and I'm very proud to be part of the show. I'm looking forward to working with Vicki too. She's great fun."

BTCC boss Richard West said: "It's a breath of fresh air for the championship - a new-look team to cover a new-look series. Ben and Vicki are full of enthusiasm and that will shine through."

The programmes are being produced by Granada Sport. Company managing director Jim Raven said: "We are very excited at bringing Britain's premier motor racing series to the ITV regions. It will complement the network's coverage of F1 and give a complete package to motorsport fans around the country."

The first round takes place on April 1 at Brands Hatch and will be shown on ITV the following Saturday.

**Adam43** · 19 Mar 2002, 09:51 (Ref:239115)

Ben on SKY and ITV. Bit Odd, but hey,

More Ben. Yippee. Finally people are seeing sense!

pink69 · 19 Mar 2002, 10:30 (Ref:239131)

Not bad, but Watson and Cox will be better! At least they got good commentators!!

touringcarnut · 19 Mar 2002, 11:20 (Ref:239170)

I hope that they're half decent at doing it. PLEASE!!

KA · 19 Mar 2002, 12:55 (Ref:239248)

They shouldn't be bad- Ben Edwards has a lot of experience, and as an ex-racer, VB-H should at least know what she's talking about.....

**Craig** · 19 Mar 2002, 20:47 (Ref:239615)

I look forward to seeing Vicki around the paddock...

**touringlegend** · 19 Mar 2002, 22:19 (Ref:239706)

So do I Craig, so do I...

racer69 · 20 Mar 2002, 00:07 (Ref:239769)

So is there only going to be Ben in the commentary box and Vicki doing the stories, or will both be commentating

redshoes · 20 Mar 2002, 12:45 (Ref:240066)

From the Press release

Quote:

Vicki Butler-Henderson has been signed up to present the programme, while Ben Edwards will be the main commentator. The role of expert analyst will be filled by guests, including former drivers and team bosses, at selected races.

StuiE · 20 Mar 2002, 13:01 (Ref:240079)

im with pink69

Eddie_harasym · 20 Mar 2002, 14:24 (Ref:240150)

Oh do you think Hoy and Cleland maybe guests?

WoodyTJ · 20 Mar 2002, 17:48 (Ref:240320)

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig Antill
I look forward to seeing Vicki around the paddock...

Hummmmmmmmm!

Anyway it sounds like it is going to make a nice change from watson and cox

**touringlegend** · 20 Mar 2002, 20:12 (Ref:240369)

It's making the BTCC more appealing don't you think?

Carrie · 20 Mar 2002, 20:47 (Ref:240414)

I did wonder about Ben Edwards being named as the Main Commentator at the launch. Does that mean he'll get a partner in crime for doing the commentary.

O'Schumacher · 21 Mar 2002, 20:36 (Ref:241064)

Well, it's a shame to see Charlie Cox go, but at least they've that useless Idiot John Watson with a bit of eye candy, although i'd of preferred Suzi Perry.

Sodemo · 21 Mar 2002, 21:49 (Ref:241119)

Well I think we are very, VERY lucky, Ben Edwards is in my opinion THE best motorsport commentator there is, simply the best.
He used to do the F1 on Eurosport up until 97-98 and has been doing Champ Cars for the last few years. He's very highly rated.

PS my old login was Sodemo but I have lost my password and am using a PC in my new UNI house, can u give me the password please?

Thnx

Radisichrox · 21 Mar 2002, 22:11 (Ref:241142)

Redshoes I gotta like that part about "The role of expert analyst will be filled by guests, including former drivers and team bosses, at selected races."

It'll be interesting to see who'll be doing it.

Chris Y · 22 Mar 2002, 11:08 (Ref:241483)

I wouldn't expect Suzi Perry to be interested in the BTCC - not enough leather

sceptic · 23 Mar 2002, 11:35 (Ref:242280)

Quote:

Originally posted by Radisichrox
Redshoes I gotta like that part about "The role of expert analyst will be filled by guests, including former drivers and team bosses, at selected races."

It'll be interesting to see who'll be doing it.

The other interesting thing is the use of the word "selected". Does that mean Ben will be on his own for some of the races?

Cleland · 23 Mar 2002, 12:17 (Ref:242303)

I would have liked it to have been Cleland full-time with Barry Nutley (Ex-Superbikes Commentator) He did a great job replacing Murray for the F1 races in 1997!

Pip · 24 Mar 2002, 17:12 (Ref:242934)

NNNNNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Not Vicki Butler Henderson - she's awful..... really really annoying....

F1Babe · 24 Mar 2002, 21:21 (Ref:243135)

Ben Edwards will be fantastic this season....can't wait for it

F1Babe
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alfaromeo · 29 Mar 2002, 22:13 (Ref:246941)

VIKKI BUTLER (MEOW)

Kelvin · 29 Mar 2002, 23:46 (Ref:246999)

my friend Vicki
http://www.ds.dial.pipex.com/mg.maes...netta/vbh2.jpg

Kelvin

Sherman · 29 Mar 2002, 23:59 (Ref:247008)

No, no, no, no, no!!!!! I must point out to certain people that Vicki Butler-Henderson is not fit in any way! Jesus Christ man! Get out more, there are so many nicer women to pick from.....

Plus, her double barrelled named suggests shes is indecisive

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