BBC Coverage - USUAL COMPLAINT

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Slab said:
I cant complain about the BBC feed

Having to stream coverage and the site for the BBC feed is far more stable & smoother picture than those I have to use for Sky, Golf channel etc

No ad breaks is almost like a novelty and Peter Alliss is quite happy to have a pop at the R&A over ticket prices etc which is much more refreshing to hear than the 'toe the line' guff spouted at Augusta
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It was funny last night in the quick wrap up of the days play. As Alliss started chuntering about the lack of atmosphere and it being a bit quiet. And you could see Hazel Irvine thinking 'shut up you mad old fool, we are not supposed to say that'.
 
I haven't read through the 11 pages on this. All i'll say is that you wont get perfection for almost a dozen consecutive hours of coverage. Mistakes will happen, there will be awkward moments and moments that make you shake your head. But that's live TV over such a long period. At least its free and available to all.
 
Interesting that there's 11 pages moaning about the beeb and only 7 actually discussing the tournament after the first day. Methinks that's the wrong way round.
 
Hacker Khan said:
It was funny last night in the quick wrap up of the days play. As Alliss started chuntering about the lack of atmosphere and it being a bit quiet. And you could see Hazel Irvine thinking 'shut up you mad old fool, we are not supposed to say that'.
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I think since its his last we may hear a few more home truths from him (hope so)






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Tongo said:
Interesting that there's 11 pages moaning about the beeb and only 7 actually discussing the tournament after the first day. Methinks that's the wrong way round.
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Not on this forum it ain't. There's an inherent dislike of the BBC round these parts. Probably because if its perceived left wing bias, bearing in mind this forum does have a noticable right wing bias.
 
Alliss should stop spending his time at Kingsbarns and actually come into the town if he's wanting atmosphere. So far it's been great and there are plenty of crowds around.

There is, in my opinion, a problem with reserved seating around the 1st and 18th. The reserved stands are largely empty despite being sold out. And that is definitely making the showcase arena feel devoid of atmosphere. There are lots of people who would gladly fill those stands if they were able to.

What's also perhaps not come across on TV yesterday is that many people turned up yesterday dressed for a mild day and got caught out because it was really chilly in wind. A lot of people went home when we had a brief shower at lunchtime because it got quite cold.

I like Aliss, but he's showing himself up by being wrong about things. Again.
 
Beezerk said:
Great coverage, however...
British commentators who come out with "Are you kidding me" in a naff American accent should be burned at the stake!
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That clip this morning is driving me nuts. It's Jordan Speith, he holed a putt...talk about an over reaction!
 
What kind of idiot goes to the open without proper clothing!? It's Scotland in July in the middle of a poor summer and there are hundreds of forecasts available.
 
Oxfordcomma said:
I don't quite get that Snelly? I'm 100% in agreement with you on Sky, I refuse to give Murdoch money. But in that case, why knock the BBC so much? Other than dodgy internet streams, it's all we've got when we refuse Sky. So I can understand being a critical friend and pointing out flaws, but not the anger and vehemence that so many of us felt was present in your earlier posts?
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First, I am not angry. Vehement? Slightly. Pointing out flaws? Absolutely.

To your point, disliking elements of what one provider offers doesn't necessarily mean that one has to immediately like the alternative. That argument is far too simplistic. I don't think either get the coverage quite right for completely different reasons.

I am surprised that this seems difficult to grasp but to simplify things, I don't like the way that the BBC are trying to be inclusive in their coverage to cater for the occasional viewer. It detracts from what we are tuning in to watch and additionally, is a complete waste of licence fee money. It is also another example of the oversized, politically skewed, politically correct BBC mantra and I find this irritating across their output, be it sports, news, online or radio.

As for Sky, I wouldn't ever buy it for the reasons given earlier. 200 channels of rubbish with the odd diamond thrown in.

If I didn't have children, I wouldn't even have a TV. For most of the time, when it is on, it is the equivalent of inviting an idiot into your home. Dan Walker being a good example.

But I do like watching The Open on the BBC. In fact I love it. It just has elements that are unnecessary, patronising, detracting and a waste of money.
 
Snelly said:
But I do like watching The Open on the BBC. In fact I love it. It just has elements that are unnecessary, patronising, detracting and a waste of money.
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Like Alliss, Madill, Eales, Walker etc.
should the TV crowd not employ the 5 live crowd or are they equally as bad?
 
I thought the coverage was fine and quite enjoyed the off the course stuff, I find it quite entertaining. I will also be sad to see Peter Alliss go when he stops commentating, a lot of what he says is tongue in cheek. He's a generation or two older than me so its not an age thing, I just think he's very good and funny with what he does.
Im quite happy for the coverage to be interspersed with the other bits and bats they do, it's not like any great shots won't be shown or anything.
 
Snelly said:
But I do like watching The Open on the BBC. In fact I love it. It just has elements that are unnecessary, patronising, detracting and a waste of money.
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Have you considered that others may enjoy watching those segments? (and those people may not necessarily be idiots!)
 
The BBC is an easy soft target, they produce some amazing TV from documentaries to comedy shows. Obviously as a public service there has to be something for everyone.

I guess the moaners wont be happy until the license fee has gone and the only TV is crap US imports
 
jp5 said:
Have you considered that others may enjoy watching those segments? (and those people may not necessarily be idiots!)
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Of course not, it's political correctness gone mad don't you know. Also I'm not sure if you have noticed but Dan Walker has a very small lapel badge saying 'Vote Labour' on it and a picture of Lenin sewed into the inside of his jacket. And there are also subliminal messages being put out where they flash an image of Harriet Harman up just for a 1000th of a second just before Peter Alliss starts to speak. Yet another example of the BBCs politically skewed coverage when they are trying to make the golf slightly appealing to people apart from hard core golf saddos like me that frequent forums like this.
 
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