It would've been crazy not to show it on BBC HD if they were showing it on the website - BBC HD doesn't even broadcast anything in the mornings!
If Murray hadn't got through to the semis, one semi would still have been on BBC HD, but they'd make a judgement call on which one to pick, which is why it wouldn't have been in the schedules
If Murray hadn't got through to the semis, one semi would still have been on BBC HD, but they'd make a judgement call on which one to pick, which is why it wouldn't have been in the schedules
It would never have been online only
I know thats what usually happens but it isn't what the BBC's press information said last week!
Anyway, only a few hours to go now, come on Murray!
Agreed. I will be sticking with Eurosport to the remainder of the Australian Open. Awaiting the start of the ladies SFs. Eurosport show them both live.
Eurosport's coverage is indeed top rate but I want to watch the semi in HD and don't pay an HD subscription so I'll put up with the commentary because of picture quality.
I'm not sure the BBC were ever likely to send Castle and Lloyd out to Australia to cover three matches. Their decision to show just three matches from this year's competition shows that keeping costs down is high on their list of priorities.
Not if they where commentating of tube. At least Eurosport had the commentators there and that's what I watched.
Ian.
If the beeb had gone over there we would have had other thread questioning whether it was worth public money to fly to the other side of the world just to broadcast three games of tennis as Li4m says in a previous post.
Nothing wrong with broadcasting off tube and at least we get to see it.
Why do they do this, BBC 2/HD is fine. Is series link effected on Freeview?
You'd be amazed at the amount of people who will watch this on BBC1 who wouldn't have even known it was on if it were on BBC2. It's ridiculous to think this way in the age of digital TV but there are still a lot of people who look at BBC1 and ITV1 and ignore the other channels unless given loads of notice that something important is on.
This is why stuff like 'Africa' is on 1 and not 2, and I bet they wouldn't have got nearly the same ratings for it on 2 despite it being at the same time and free to view for everyone. There are a few other examples of series that started on 2 that were moved to 1 in order to get more spotlight and higher ratings. .
It doesn't matter to you or I if its on 1 or 2 but believe me there are people out there who still have the mindset that 1 and 3 are the channels to watch and 2 and 4 are for arty farty types.
Plus, having it on BBC1 signifies that this is a national event, a British sporting figure in the Final of something important
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If Murray hadn't got through to the semis, one semi would still have been on BBC HD, but they'd make a judgement call on which one to pick, which is why it wouldn't have been in the schedules
It would never have been online only
I know thats what usually happens but it isn't what the BBC's press information said last week!
Anyway, only a few hours to go now, come on Murray!
Eurosport's coverage is indeed top rate but I want to watch the semi in HD and don't pay an HD subscription so I'll put up with the commentary because of picture quality.
EDIT: Clearly they are, as both have joined Sue Barker in the studio.
The studio is in the UK, isn't it? So commentary, off tube.
Not if they where commentating of tube. At least Eurosport had the commentators there and that's what I watched.
Ian.
Positive - John Lloyd. Very good, calm, relaxed, nice voice, been to a Grand Slam Final
Negative - Andrew Castle. Seems to have a high opinion of himself and talks too much. Not a fan
If the beeb had gone over there we would have had other thread questioning whether it was worth public money to fly to the other side of the world just to broadcast three games of tennis as Li4m says in a previous post.
Nothing wrong with broadcasting off tube and at least we get to see it.
Let them know. They could save a fortune in flights/hotels/expenses if they did all their international commentaries from the UK.
Game. Set. Mats is presented on-site and Mats Wilander was commentating on the Murray Match.... You do the Maths.
Why have you put a quote up by me that is no longer posted?
I really enjoy / like Andrew Castle.
Because you deleted it AFTER I quoted it brainbox?
I used to but the past few years, since his profile has risen, I have gone off him. I think he has gotten a little big for his boots.
Simon Reed for me is the best of the lead commentators
No need to be insulting.
Why do they do this, BBC 2/HD is fine. Is series link effected on Freeview?
You'd be amazed at the amount of people who will watch this on BBC1 who wouldn't have even known it was on if it were on BBC2. It's ridiculous to think this way in the age of digital TV but there are still a lot of people who look at BBC1 and ITV1 and ignore the other channels unless given loads of notice that something important is on.
This is why stuff like 'Africa' is on 1 and not 2, and I bet they wouldn't have got nearly the same ratings for it on 2 despite it being at the same time and free to view for everyone. There are a few other examples of series that started on 2 that were moved to 1 in order to get more spotlight and higher ratings. .
It doesn't matter to you or I if its on 1 or 2 but believe me there are people out there who still have the mindset that 1 and 3 are the channels to watch and 2 and 4 are for arty farty types.
Plus, having it on BBC1 signifies that this is a national event, a British sporting figure in the Final of something important
Has this been officially announced? Everywhere from the Sky planner to the BBC website is still listing this as on BBC2.