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Not having Sky I try to avoid the news until I can see the highlights later.
So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
have to say i watched the F1 for the first time on sky this weekend via go-TV
And have to say i really enjoyed it, well worth the £20.
There was something about the sky broadcast that was just so much better, and it wasn't just the fantastic racing.
If only it was available in HD.
But i think BBC have just lost a customer to sky.
And have to say i really enjoyed it, well worth the £20.
There was something about the sky broadcast that was just so much better, and it wasn't just the fantastic racing.
If only it was available in HD.
But i think BBC have just lost a customer to sky.
Simpo Two said:
Not having Sky I try to avoid the news until I can see the highlights later.
So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
Experience has told me to ensure no TV or Radio news is in earshot and to avoid and news websites, twitter, facebook etc until the highlights have been watched.So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
It was a great race!
Simpo Two said:
Not having Sky I try to avoid the news until I can see the highlights later.
So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
They do exactly the same with football results (not that it bothers me personally). They should change to 'If you don't want to know the result, make like Usain Bolt on speed & Red Bull, or close your eyes & stick your fingers in your ears sharpish'.So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
Typical Beeb levels of thought.
I had a similar experience with last week's qualifying.
Admittedly, it was my fault for turning the radio on, but with absolutely no warning, the f
king newsreader announces "Lewis Hamilton is on pole position for tomorrow's Malaysian Grand Prix". If she'd maybe mentioned the "qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix" first BEFORE the name of the driver, I could have quickly switched off, but no.
I shouted an expletive at the radio, refrained from popping the faceplate off and launching it out the window, then went home and watched it anyway.s.
Admittedly, it was my fault for turning the radio on, but with absolutely no warning, the f
king newsreader announces "Lewis Hamilton is on pole position for tomorrow's Malaysian Grand Prix". If she'd maybe mentioned the "qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix" first BEFORE the name of the driver, I could have quickly switched off, but no.I shouted an expletive at the radio, refrained from popping the faceplate off and launching it out the window, then went home and watched it anyway.
s.WTF?
Since I do not have Sky I manage to find other things to do between the live event and the BBC highlights. Seriously, it's not difficult to tear yourself away from the TV, radio or internet.
I've even managed to go several days without hearing a GP result before getting to see it on iPlayer. It's not too difficult.
Since I do not have Sky I manage to find other things to do between the live event and the BBC highlights. Seriously, it's not difficult to tear yourself away from the TV, radio or internet.
I've even managed to go several days without hearing a GP result before getting to see it on iPlayer. It's not too difficult.
Yesterday I "watched" the race live via the web updates on Eurosport/BBC sport Apps. I recorded the highlights at 10 but just can't be bothered to watch them. This happens every time the beeb do the highlights. I may have to cave in and get Sky. Can you get just the F1 channel via Virgin or do you have to get all the sports?
Ryanodine said:
Yesterday I "watched" the race live via the web updates on Eurosport/BBC sport Apps. I recorded the highlights at 10 but just can't be bothered to watch them. This happens every time the beeb do the highlights. I may have to cave in and get Sky. Can you get just the F1 channel via Virgin or do you have to get all the sports?
There are other ways .
Ryanodine said:
Yesterday I "watched" the race live via the web updates on Eurosport/BBC sport Apps. I recorded the highlights at 10 but just can't be bothered to watch them. This happens every time the beeb do the highlights. I may have to cave in and get Sky. Can you get just the F1 channel via Virgin or do you have to get all the sports?
You have to get the full Sky Sports pack on Virgin media if you want to get the F1 channel.Simpo Two said:
Not having Sky I try to avoid the news until I can see the highlights later.
So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
So you thought they would do a piece on it with no sound? So the news comes on in the background and the announcer says 'If you don't want to know the results look away now'. Excellent I think; I can carry on and just not look at the screen. And then a second later she reads out the winner.
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