coppiceman
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Does anyone else think that it is really a bit crap this time around? Some of the pundits are dreadful.
Hampered by not covering more than two events simultaneously. More choice available on Eurosport.Does anyone else think that it is really a bit crap this time around? Some of the pundits are dreadful.
Anybody watching the Olympics will probably start with the BBC, then realise how shit it is once they have tried Eurosport and its 2 dedicated channels and several other features with multiple live events via the Red buttonThe great British public will probably slag the BBC into non or minor existence and then realise why the rest of the world appreciates it more.
The time difference makes it a hard watch for those working in the day as I view all my sport tea time and evening in the main you know who's won everything by then!The only coverage I have seen is the highlights on the news. Just can't get engaged this time around.
I knew it began with DThe IOC sold the European rights to Discovery. The BBC (and ITV) had to negotiate a deal with Discovery, who will only allow the BBC two live feeds, so they are restricted in what they can cover live.
That’s very sad.The only coverage I have seen is the highlights on the news. Just can't get engaged this time around.
The IOC sold the European rights to Discovery. The BBC (and ITV) had to negotiate a deal with Discovery, who will only allow the BBC two live feeds, so they are restricted in what they can cover live.
£960m I’d heardSeems an appalling decision to sell the European rights to an American broadcaster. Wonder how that happened ?
Yeah he is rather excitable isn’t he!!I liked the guy ( Aussie) doing the Rugby 7 commentary.
What a great competition with the GB comeback from 21-0 down and Herculean effort by the Argies.
Totally agree about Beth Tweddle and Lutalo Mohammed in Taikwondo. Both very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.I’ve actually watched more than I expected since I’ve been ‘working’ at home. I actually think the BBC coverage is decent considering they got a bit shafted by Discovery.
The experts in the studio are decent, Beth Tweddle on the gymnastics and they guy who does the taekwondo are the stand outs so far.
Plus it’s nice to wake up and watch some sport and success stories rather than depressive news/ covid/ brexit chat whilst digging into the coco pops.