Good point. I didn't know the BBC renegotiated the contract. On the other side. Global sports like the F1, World Championship Football / Rugby, Olympics, Wimbledon and Tour de France (and curling) should always be on the open net imo.
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Good point. I didn't know the BBC renegotiated the contract. On the other side. Global sports like the F1, World Championship Football / Rugby, Olympics, Wimbledon and Tour de France (and curling) should always be on the open net imo.
Chris Jenkins
Driving til the wheels fall off
It amazes me the amount of money the BBC will throw at Wimbledon, Horse Racing and smaller sports, at the expense of sports like F1 that sky-rocket their viewing figures.
I'm curious as to what Sky are going to do with the F1 Channel during non-race days. I'm sure they will repeat the sessions several times, particularly on race weekends, but what else is the channel going to be used for? Will they show other races or will it just stay closed until the next race weekend?
Classic F1, documentaries, series about teams and circuits, technology focus, there's actually quite a lot they could do with it.
David J Anderson
@Simberia
So what do I need to watch Live F1 next year?
I haven't got sky and don't have that much money and don't need Sky to watch stuff like Movies, Documentaries and Dramas.
I haven't got sky and don't have that much money and don't need Sky to watch stuff like Movies, Documentaries and Dramas.
Chris Jenkins
Driving til the wheels fall off
Not a lot you can do I'm afraid mate.
David J Anderson
@Simberia
Care to elaborate?
I was wondering in terms of packages, what do I need to watch F1 on sky. I haven't really got the money to have many packages and I was wondering, do I need Sky Sports or just Sky HD.
Chris Butcher
Red Bull Gridsters 2012 Champion
They not offering this channel to Virgin Media customers?
If not, it's clear the massive commercial impact this has for Sky. something has to be done about their dominance because they are just taking over everything.
Damn Bernie with $$$$$$$ in his eyes
If not, it's clear the massive commercial impact this has for Sky. something has to be done about their dominance because they are just taking over everything.
Damn Bernie with $$$$$$$ in his eyes
I like croft, brundle, and kravitz.
Chris Jenkins
Driving til the wheels fall off
I think you need to have the Sky Sports package in order to have the F1 channel included.
Documentaries/News/Kids TV comes as one package, which only saves you about £5 if you don't have it.
Movies is only £6/7
You'll want the entertainment package, or you'll effectively have terrestrial TV plus a couple extras.
Unfortunately the Sports package is the most expensive one. About £20 I think.
You'll be looking at about £50 a month total.
Chris Jenkins
Driving til the wheels fall off
They not offering this channel to Virgin Media customers?
If not, it's clear the massive commercial impact this has for Sky. something has to be done about their dominance because they are just taking over everything.
Damn Bernie with $$$$$$$ in his eyes
Apparently they were in negotiation with Virgin Media and BT Vision.
Ross Balfour
#99 | Roaring Pipes Maniacs
Crofty + Brundle! Brilliant! However I did like DC and I think Martin and him teamed up well, but David Croft is a brilliant commentator and deserves far better than just doing the Radio.
Simon Lazenby is also a good in-studio presenter, not sure what he knows about F1, but then again the same question was asked for Jake on BBC and he did a great job.
Roll on 2012!
You can have any Sky package with either Sky Sports or Sky HD to receive Sky F1.
I have the main base pack without Sports or Movies, but I have HD so I'll be able to watch Sky F1
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David J Anderson
@Simberia
How much you pay a month roughly?
I already pay around £35 a month for BT broadband and phone.
I could get BT Vision for free if I wanted being with BT for 2 years now.
All I want from sky is to watch F1, that is all.
I already pay around £35 a month for BT broadband and phone.
I could get BT Vision for free if I wanted being with BT for 2 years now.
All I want from sky is to watch F1, that is all.
Being a filthy american without cable (plus I jut hate speed channel coverage, another news corp channel); I can't blame Martin for following the money. But then again, I have to watch live races through sites found while perusing the internet.
Around £60-£65 per month. That includes my Sky Package (excluding Movies & Sports) HD Subscription, Phone Line with Free Evenings & Weekend calls and Unlimited upto 20meg Broadband. Not too bad
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Chris Jenkins
Driving til the wheels fall off
Sky HD with Sports is about £50 a month.
That's not including phone/broadband/any other packages.
Virgin Media is a better option if you're in a cable area.
That's not including phone/broadband/any other packages.
Virgin Media is a better option if you're in a cable area.
Chris Jenkins
Driving til the wheels fall off
Apparently Sky will announce tomorrow who Brundle's commentary partner will be.
Who is gonna do the Live races for the BBC now.
David and ?
David and ?
