Re: O/T Royal Ascot : Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:31 pm  

Dan_FC wrote:

I disagre, I think a good majority watch BBC for the coverage they have had this week and won't be disappointed. Royal Ascot is as famous for its fashions as it is for the racing this week, yes its the best flat meeting of the year, best horses, jockeys, trainers and races and this week has been no different but Ascot has and always will, like it or not, be as famous for the clothes worn this week as the racing. The Queen and the royals in attendance everyday, the royal procession. They have fashion shows galore and it one of the main focuses of the week. As you say if you don't like it put ATR. The BBC isn't a specialised racing channel so they appeal to more than just the racing fan and show the two things that make Royal Ascot what it is the royals and fashion.

Don't have a problem with it myself, BBC racing coverage I think is really good, been able to see 5 out of the six races live and they have plenty of coverage on each race.

Fair enough, I don't agree with it whatsoever but OK.

You make a good point about the BBC showing 5 of the 6 races, something that C4 don't do.

Re: O/T Royal Ascot : Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:37 pm  

Dave Lister wrote:

Fair enough, I don't agree with it whatsoever but OK.

You make a good point about the BBC showing 5 of the 6 races, something that C4 don't do.

Can not move Deal or No Deal or Countdown

Re: O/T Royal Ascot : Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:01 pm  

espanyolswan wrote:

Can not move Deal or No Deal or Countdown

Indeed.

Re: O/T Royal Ascot : Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:19 pm  

espanyolswan wrote:

Your not wrong I know a few elderly relatives who have no interest in racing but watch it for The Queen and fashions.

Why thank you

Dave Lister wrote:

Fair enough, I don't agree with it whatsoever but OK.

You make a good point about the BBC showing 5 of the 6 races, something that C4 don't do.

I don't agree myself, I can see why they do it but instead of listening to them two telling us if people have dressed nice or not i'd rather see some racing action or couple extra interviews on previous/up coming race. But it's just one of those things that will never change.

It makes a nice change to have virtually the whole card live on BBC, as you say C4 show 3 at most normally and then they are off.