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Analoguesat · 20-03-08, 09:09 AM

The BBC has secured the television rights to show Formula One in the UK from the 2009 season.

The five-year deal marks the return of the sport to BBC screens 12 years after ITV began broadcasting Grands Prix.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said: "I am delighted to conclude this new deal with the BBC.

"It is an exciting time in Formula One and the BBC has some innovative new ideas to consolidate and expand our UK fan base." The deal covers all platforms and will see F1 broadcast on the BBC Sport website, as well as on TV and radio.

BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Formula One to return to BBC TV

Hooray - no more bloody advert breaks in inappropriate places.

merlodlliw · 20-03-08, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Analoguesat

The BBC has secured the television rights to show Formula One in the UK from the 2009 season.

The five-year deal marks the return of the sport to BBC screens 12 years after ITV began broadcasting Grands Prix.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said: "I am delighted to conclude this new deal with the BBC.

"It is an exciting time in Formula One and the BBC has some innovative new ideas to consolidate and expand our UK fan base." The deal covers all platforms and will see F1 broadcast on the BBC Sport website, as well as on TV and radio.

BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Formula One to return to BBC TV

Hooray - no more bloody advert breaks in inappropriate places.

Well I dont care who shows it, so long as its not on pay tv.Sky comes to mind.

Bob

Jimdefruit · 20-03-08, 10:38 AM

If the Beeb get it right, it could well boost HD sales. Let us just hope they get a good production team together.

merlodlliw · 20-03-08, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimdefruit

If the Beeb get it right, it could well boost HD sales. Let us just hope they get a good production team together.

But is not HD limited to a few countries?, also where the hells freesat spring started this month and ends in May, two months to deadline end.
Anyone know if the boxes are in production yet?

Bob

Analoguesat · 20-03-08, 12:47 PM

The first batch of boxes will probably have been made the end of last year Bob - theres no way they could be turned round in a few weeks and get them shipped ready for distribution if they hadnt. Remember we are taking about tens of thousands not a couple of dozen

merlodlliw · 20-03-08, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Analoguesat

The first batch of boxes will probably have been made the end of last year Bob - theres no way they could be turned round in a few weeks and get them shipped ready for distribution if they hadnt. Remember we are taking about tens of thousands not a couple of dozen

Yes I agree with the lead time for production, made in China,one trip container, distribution etc take a few months, so what was this EPG approval granted on Tuesday?, suppose the boxes will pick it up anyway,I agree at least a hundred thousand will have been ordered,where ever.
By the way these 20ft Containers are one way,as goods only come one way from China, many are sold off local to me, make great sheds,going rate £1,800 each delivered, only one owner. All the raw scrap etc travels to China
in the open,so to speak. Oh yes the 40ft containers are under £1K, too big, or cut to 25ft £1,400, they use the back of the 15ft cut up left over,to make
a rear sealed door. I was interested, but too much trouble with condensation as they are only steel lined,but too much trouble to rob for the average thief.

Hell on DS I would have been banned again for idle chit chat,as they call it,and of course DS is on Skys payrole for PUBLICITY.

Bob

radtv · 20-03-08, 04:57 PM

Aparently there is a three phase role out! SD and HD boxes from Humax, PACE and Sagem have pulled out boxes will start from £50 for SD not sure of HD prices.

Analoguesat · 20-03-08, 05:08 PM

Now Bob, please no attacking DS - it only leads to bad feeling between forums.

lincsat · 20-03-08, 06:00 PM

Back on topic - The best news I've heard in ages

There was talk last year of F1 Production being switched to HD at any time.

musicman2005 · 20-03-08, 07:31 PM

least this means they be on iplayer aswell

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Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Formula 1 to return to BBC for 2009 season The BBC has secured the television rights to show Formula One in the UK from the 2009 season. The five-year deal marks the return of the sport to BBC screens 12 years after ITV began broadcasting Grands Prix. Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said: "I am delighted to conclude this new deal with the BBC. "It is an exciting time in Formula One and the BBC has some innovative new ideas to consolidate and expand our UK fan base." The deal covers all platforms and will see F1 broadcast on the BBC Sport website, as well as on TV and radio. BBC SPORT \| Motorsport \| Formula One \| Formula One to return to BBC TV Hooray - no more bloody advert breaks in inappropriate places. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Formula 1 to return to BBC for 2009 season If the Beeb get it right, it could well boost HD sales. Let us just hope they get a good production team together. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Formula 1 to return to BBC for 2009 season The first batch of boxes will probably have been made the end of last year Bob - theres no way they could be turned round in a few weeks and get them shipped ready for distribution if they hadnt. Remember we are taking about tens of thousands not a couple of dozen __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Formula 1 to return to BBC for 2009 season Aparently there is a three phase role out! SD and HD boxes from Humax, PACE and Sagem have pulled out boxes will start from £50 for SD not sure of HD prices. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

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Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Formula 1 to return to BBC for 2009 season Now Bob, please no attacking DS - it only leads to bad feeling between forums. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Formula 1 to return to BBC for 2009 season Back on topic - The best news I've heard in ages There was talk last year of F1 Production being switched to HD at any time. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

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