The BBC can get it woefully wrong with sport – the British Open being a fine example. The constant droning on about ‘the greatest sporting achievement ever’ when talking about Tom Watson or what seems to be a pathological fear of using graphics or even giving us the leaderboard – there were a few shouts at the screen.
I would like to praise the BBC though for their F1 coverage. The thing they’ve got spot on with F1 is they actually explain what can be very complex rules, technical specifications and strategies. They don’t treat you like a petrol head nerd and I’ve found it compelling.
Jake Humphrey is a very likeable guy who knows his stuff, makes it look easy (which it’s not) and knows that he’s got one of the best jobs in the world. Check out his blog
A far cry from someone like Steve Jones, the smug bastard who thinks we’re the lucky ones to be watching him. He’s supposed to be a complete nightmare to work with.
The only bit that gets on my tits is the ‘EJ / DC’ stuff which wears a bit thin – like EJ’s hair spiked as if he were a teenager binge drinker from Sunderland. A minor groan though.
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