tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post4721902255773229648..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: CRUCIBLE COUNTDOWN: NO SLEEP 'TIL MAYDAYDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4894194754548642952010-04-16T09:58:32.755+01:002010-04-16T09:58:32.755+01:00Watching those old musical clips takes me back to ...Watching those old musical clips takes me back to all-day coverage and magazine programmes between sessions! On the BBC nowadays with the web and red button stuff showing just the frames, it seems something has been lost - it's much more for the purist rather than the general viewer nowadays.Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-7630263210037028322010-04-14T17:51:50.656+01:002010-04-14T17:51:50.656+01:00How about this one? Fred Davis in 1978 (skip to th...How about this one? Fred Davis in 1978 (skip to the second half of the video)<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqh-4WQVeiMGreg Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346602906924608907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-57191313919416185302010-04-14T16:16:18.835+01:002010-04-14T16:16:18.835+01:00True, they didn't bid for it. But back in 1995...True, they didn't bid for it. But back in 1995, they were prepared to pay ONE HUNDRED MILLION POUNDS for a 10-year deal to show the World Championship and the other three BBC events.<br /><br />What a thought. And bear in mind £100 million was worth about twice as much 15 years ago as it is now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-70949508621431670502010-04-14T14:48:33.819+01:002010-04-14T14:48:33.819+01:00To the person who asked why Sky aren't showing...To the person who asked why Sky aren't showing it: they didn't bid for itDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-72194603071136560092010-04-14T14:06:17.916+01:002010-04-14T14:06:17.916+01:00The weekend though is when most people can see it,...The weekend though is when most people can see it, I'm not knocking EuroSport as it has been important for the growth of the game in Europe. Just the BBC coverage is right up there as thier red button service is more available than EuroSport and is the only place if you have it where you won't miss a ball on TV.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90999856114482560432010-04-14T13:47:13.612+01:002010-04-14T13:47:13.612+01:00I think some of the BBC coverage is in HDI think some of the BBC coverage is in HDDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-24060582306640387562010-04-14T13:38:28.742+01:002010-04-14T13:38:28.742+01:00'This year it will get underway at 2.30pm'...'This year it will get underway at 2.30pm'<br /><br />Play starts at 10am!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-10331867524424655532010-04-14T13:33:08.345+01:002010-04-14T13:33:08.345+01:00Jamie - why don't the BBC put the election pro...Jamie - why don't the BBC put the election programme on BBC1 instead of Escape to the Country?<br /><br />Why are they only showing 35 minutes coverage on Saturday night before screening three repeats?<br /><br />Why aren't they showing the tournament in HD?<br /><br />Why isn't this tournament on Sky Sports where it belongs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-58273562900527444802010-04-14T13:31:11.422+01:002010-04-14T13:31:11.422+01:00Eurosport are live for every session on two channe...Eurosport are live for every session on two channels Monday to Friday.<br /><br />At the weekend there are a few interuptions for other live sports.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-23218670743569272552010-04-14T13:06:32.857+01:002010-04-14T13:06:32.857+01:00Totally not true about Betfred being the factor fo...Totally not true about Betfred being the factor for reduced coverage. It is because of the election. It is only the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon transmissions that are affected. 45 minutes will be lost on these days, to show a riveting new series called Daily Politics: Election Debates. Also last year the coverage on BBC 2 didn't start until 4.30pm, this year it will get underway at 2.30pm. <br /><br />EuroSport are not on all the time either, on the sunday they are off doing other sports at certain times. You would think the snooker would hold precedence.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-48124001946137645962010-04-14T10:58:02.315+01:002010-04-14T10:58:02.315+01:00I meant to mention that Eurosport's coverage i...I meant to mention that Eurosport's coverage is in HDDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90481985279472565292010-04-13T21:04:52.055+01:002010-04-13T21:04:52.055+01:00"There’s no excuse – apart from going to work..."There’s no excuse – apart from going to work and having a life – for missing any of the Betfred.com World Championship."<br /><br />Or living in Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-54139188896328607072010-04-13T19:13:52.071+01:002010-04-13T19:13:52.071+01:00I've heard that the BBC presenters have been t...I've heard that the BBC presenters have been told to only mention Betfred a handful of times each day. The reason is the massive free advertising they are getting on an advertisement free public broadcaster.<br /><br />That may explain the reduced coverage for this year's championship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-66409723450844616752010-04-13T15:46:38.460+01:002010-04-13T15:46:38.460+01:00No sleep 'til May Day - never a truer word Dav...No sleep 'til May Day - never a truer word Dave!!!Janie Watkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-62195529674887389542010-04-13T15:32:56.290+01:002010-04-13T15:32:56.290+01:00According to the BBC website, the weekday afternoo...According to the BBC website, the weekday afternoon transmissions are starting as late as 3pm on some days. This may be due to the election coverage, but it is not on really as coming on at 1.30 pm enables them to show the morning action.jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.com