The AD breaks!!!

touringcarnut · 4 Dec 2001, 09:43 (Ref:181996)

You can just imagine it, the ad breaks....
"Thompson move up alongside Muller, he's got the inside line, he attacks"CUT (cheezy ITV screen before adverts, picture of Muller looking serious at Reid and Plato) "...fairy washing up liquid is really great......"
This is my fear- and who's commentating!!??!!

Eddie_harasym · 4 Dec 2001, 09:51 (Ref:182001)

2 things...

1. The coverage is pre recorded not live so good bits shouldn't be missed.

2. The series needs more sponsorship to survive how many up and coming drivers find it hard to get sponsorship because companies ask the question, whats in it for us?

**Stephen Green** · 4 Dec 2001, 12:32 (Ref:182049)

Well said Eddie. To have the races broadcast a week late but at prime viewing time, especially after F1 qualifying, is brilliant news. If it means adverts now and then, I'm not complaining. Think of the alternative!

RIKB · 4 Dec 2001, 15:56 (Ref:182102)

Being shown as a recorded show a week later means that there will be no loss of action because of action due to Ads.

In fact there is one advantage. How many times have you dashed out to the loo only to comeback and hear "What a great move that was"

Now you just hang on till the next advert break!

Radisichrox · 4 Dec 2001, 16:33 (Ref:182130)

Quote:

Originally posted by RIKB

In fact there is one advantage. How many times have you dashed out to the loo only to comeback and hear "What a great move that was"

I understand that RIKB!!

MJB RETURNS · 4 Dec 2001, 17:12 (Ref:182164)

but adverts seem to go on for ages

runnyhunny · 4 Dec 2001, 18:27 (Ref:182210)

Simple solution to the adverts... tape the programme and watch it later, with the viewing-enhancement known as fast forward!

Invincible · 4 Dec 2001, 21:51 (Ref:182306)

Quote:

Originally posted by touringcarnut

This is my fear- and who's commentating!!??!!

PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN
PLEASE NOT JAMES ALLEN

I think i've made my point

But i'm just hoping there are a few rounds clashing with F1 although saying that did Murray commentate on BTCC rounds clashing with F1 races (excluding British GP 1992-96!)

runnyhunny · 5 Dec 2001, 11:46 (Ref:182460)

Murray was able to commentate on both because the touring car commentary is recorded after the race. Of course, the actual live broadcast races (a few in 97, 98, 99 and 2000) are the exception.

So, James Allen could easily commentate on the BTCC!

**Stephen Green** · 5 Dec 2001, 12:24 (Ref:182467)

Sorry, but I can't see any scenario whereby Murray comes back to the microphone, excluding some sort of charity stunt. He has retired and retired gracefully in my opinion, I don't see him giving it even a second thought.

BootsOntheSide · 5 Dec 2001, 12:49 (Ref:182472)

"Sorry, but I can't see any scenario whereby Murray comes back to the microphone, excluding some sort of charity stunt. He has retired and retired gracefully in my opinion, I don't see him giving it even a second thought. "

No one was suggesting Murray as a possible commentator. The concept was as to whether James Allen could combine F1 with BTCC, as Murray did in the BBC F1 days

MGF · 5 Dec 2001, 13:16 (Ref:182485)

Not James Allen please!! The man would make Armageddon sound boring...

Get Cox and Martin Havers to do the commentry... that would keep the ammusment factor there

**Stephen Green** · 5 Dec 2001, 13:21 (Ref:182486)

Beg your pardon Bootsy, I misread the thread. Six bad housepoints and a smack on the wrist ooops hahaha

Radisichrox · 5 Dec 2001, 16:32 (Ref:182564)

I happen to like John Watson. I think Cox, Watson, and somebody else could do the job well.

MJB RETURNS · 5 Dec 2001, 16:34 (Ref:182566)

f1 ,james allen, and bundle= boring

Radisichrox · 5 Dec 2001, 16:43 (Ref:182576)

Quote:

Originally posted by MJB RETURNS
f1 ,james allen, and bundle= boring

Bundle?

No, I know who you mean. Martin Brundle. They would make a very boring couple.

MJB RETURNS · 5 Dec 2001, 18:39 (Ref:182652)

i cant stand quifying anymore,i rather listen to a kettle boil,james makes it sound so serious like its life or death plus when a driver makes a mistake(everyone does for christ sake!!!!) bundle makes comments about them which is over the top

**Asp** · 5 Dec 2001, 19:31 (Ref:182686)

Quote:

Originally posted by MGF
Get Cox and Martin Havers to do the commentry...

Do you not mean the great Martin Haven - next person commentator to Muzza, who (Gloat Gloat No1 of 2

) mentioned me on Eurosport this year, and who should have replaced Muzza instead of the Devil - complete with Havenisms.

Mind you, that's more for the F1 forum I suppose

**Stephen Green** · 5 Dec 2001, 20:48 (Ref:182719)

So ASP maybe you can enlighten us to your real name?

**Asp** · 6 Dec 2001, 18:32 (Ref:183004)

No-one's ever asked that b4!

I don't know if I should say, it builds intrigue!

I'll tell you all if there's enough demand!

**Stephen Green** · 6 Dec 2001, 22:57 (Ref:183115)

Oh go on.....do the initials have an bearing on your real name?

Chris Y · 6 Dec 2001, 23:46 (Ref:183146)

...Or do you just like snakes?

**Stephen Green** · 7 Dec 2001, 08:48 (Ref:183202)

Nice one Chris!

MJB RETURNS · 8 Dec 2001, 09:49 (Ref:183599)

i hope im not takin to some axe murders

only jokin!

**Stephen Green** · 8 Dec 2001, 10:25 (Ref:183610)

You never know MGBReturns (goes to the shed and sharpens the blade on his axe)

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