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Post by kenwood on Jul 31, 2024 20:21:38 GMT 1
I usually like Clare Balding but oh my, she is slowly doing my bloody head in commenting on the swimming events at the Olympics.
I am finding her very patronising and at times completely over the top"
Calm down Clare for Gods sake , I know you are fully behind our competitors but going on and bloody on about that French swimmer ; yes we all know he is something special .
Her reaction to Adam Peaty’s silver medal swim and all the bloody brouhaha about his personal troubles I found very annoying . He lost, he won a great Silver no need to go on and on .
Sorry Clare , you are better than this .
I suppose it could be worse , she could have been commenting on the equestrian event. I shudder to think how that would have gone.
Rant over.
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Post by hectord0g137 on Jul 31, 2024 20:32:08 GMT 1
You can't say that Kenwood she's a national treasure 😉
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Post by kenwood on Jul 31, 2024 20:43:58 GMT 1
Yeah, and I’ll tell you who else is fast becoming a national treasure , bloody Clive Myrie.
He’s on absolutely everything I’m surprised he’s not about to pop up in the pool. If that were to happen ( and I know there’s absolutely no chance 😉) I’m sure Balding would bloody explode 😂😂.
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Post by Chief Inspector Swan on Jul 31, 2024 20:55:41 GMT 1
In my opinion it would be fantastic to see Clive Myrie competing in the modern pentathlon.
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Post by The Black Fingernail on Jul 31, 2024 21:06:34 GMT 1
If we’re discussing the performance of the BBC presenters at the Olympics, I like to add my admiration for the lady presenter who works alongside Sir Matthew Pinsent. That guy has worn the same shirt since last weekend, when the rowing and canoeing began .He must smell worse than the Seine. Chapeau to the lady.
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Post by belfastshrew on Jul 31, 2024 21:15:32 GMT 1
If i was on the money Balding is at the Beeb....I would also be bouncing up and down celebrating
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Post by Valerioch on Jul 31, 2024 21:33:44 GMT 1
Adlington is absolutely appalling on the swimming coverage 😂
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 31, 2024 21:46:41 GMT 1
Dear old Claire, she does love rambling. She must now be favourite to lead on the next big state occasion. Is she having to fill up the time now so much has gone to pay to view? Anyway, could be worse, it could be Allison Hammond.
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Post by mattmw on Jul 31, 2024 22:16:12 GMT 1
Whilst the personal stories of athletes taking part is all part of the Olympics the BBC do seem to have focused a bit too much on some individuals this time around, and a bit more technical details on the sports would be good. They captured the Yee triathlon and women’s rowing golds this morning really well today though
Genuinely (I know timing is very iffy) laid up with Covid at the moment so invested in the Discovery plus option which is showing all the sports. Their coverage has been very good especially the round up shows at the end of the day.
As they cater for a world wide audience you get a better overall view of the key events of the day. Really enjoyed the archery and volleyball today - epic match between USA and Serbia which ebbed and flowed and had great characters on the sidelines.
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Post by kenwood on Aug 1, 2024 9:54:14 GMT 1
Changing the subject slightly I note that you are laid up with COVID . Sorry to heat that , I am told that it is becoming more prevalent and we may have to undergo another “ pandemic” during the Winter months.
Tell me is your bout of COVID your first or , if not is it as debilitating as before . I get the impression that we have become a tiny bit blasé about COVID and should be more aware that it has not gone away.
I have seen quite a few people wearing masks recently though and you are certainly not an isolated case if you like , a few of my friends have told me that they have COVID and have been surprised as they have been inoculated up to the hilt due to their age .
Maybe with people attending the Summer sporting events and the football season soon to begin perhaps it’s time to think again about our protection and, of course , others .
Or should we now treat it similar to flu .
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Post by vladimir on Aug 1, 2024 9:55:30 GMT 1
Switch to eurosport where the focus is on the coverage of the sport and not the various analysts employed to talk about the sport.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Aug 1, 2024 10:47:34 GMT 1
Changing the subject slightly I note that you are laid up with COVID . Sorry to heat that , I am told that it is becoming more prevalent and we may have to undergo another “ pandemic” during the Winter months. Tell me is your bout of COVID your first or , if not is it as debilitating as before . I get the impression that we have become a tiny bit blasé about COVID and should be more aware that it has not gone away. I have seen quite a few people wearing masks recently though and you are certainly not an isolated case if you like , a few of my friends have told me that they have COVID and have been surprised as they have been inoculated up to the hilt due to their age . Maybe with people attending the Summer sporting events and the football season soon to begin perhaps it’s time to think again about our protection and, of course , others . Or should we now treat it similar to flu . Oh dear 😡😡😡 Can a mod remove this please ti the Off Topic thread as it's nothing to do with the thread. And to stop it becoming another Covid thread |
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Post by kenwood on Aug 1, 2024 11:07:24 GMT 1
Settle down Grizzly .
My post was simply to ask about his bout of COVID .
It wasn’t intended to be another serial COVID thread , it was to satisfy my own curiosity .
Mods can move it if they so wish , I have no desire to enter into an argument about the trials and tribulations of COVID . That’s done and dusted as far as I’m concerned Z.
Yeah, continue if people wish to comment on Ms Balding et al which was the original thread posted by my good self.
Enough said , I’m off to bugger about in the garden enjoying this spell of good weather - May it continue for a while yet .
I’ve heard it keeps .COVID away 😉😂😉
Sorry , couldn’t resist but seriously I have no objection if it were removed.
Enjoy the rest of the day .👍
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Post by Bob Rickerton on Aug 1, 2024 11:29:58 GMT 1
If we’re discussing the performance of the BBC presenters at the Olympics, I like to add my admiration for the lady presenter who works alongside Sir Matthew Pinsent. That guy has worn the same shirt since last weekend, when the rowing and canoeing began .He must smell worse than the Seine. Chapeau to the lady. The lady presenter is five time Olympic medalist Katherine Grainger 😁 |
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Post by The Black Fingernail on Aug 1, 2024 11:46:38 GMT 1
If we’re discussing the performance of the BBC presenters at the Olympics, I like to add my admiration for the lady presenter who works alongside Sir Matthew Pinsent. That guy has worn the same shirt since last weekend, when the rowing and canoeing began .He must smell worse than the Seine. Chapeau to the lady. The lady presenter is five time Olympic medalist Katherine Grainger 😁 And very good she was at performing and now is at presenting her sport. She’s no doubt had a word with Matthew as he’s wearing a different shirt this morning. 👍 |
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Post by The Clash 1966 on Aug 1, 2024 12:10:35 GMT 1
The two doing the rowing coverage ( not looked for their names) are appallingly dressed.
I think they're dressed by charity shop leftovers that have being boiled for 3 hours and tumble dried within an inch of their life.
Not a good look .
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Post by mattmw on Aug 1, 2024 12:11:21 GMT 1
Katharine Grainger is one of those very annoying/impressive people who seem to be able to turn their hand to anything. Alongside a long and successful Olympic rowing career she also has a PHD is philosophy, Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and current head of UK sport. But also throws in being a very good tv presenter too.
Find Matthew Pinsett doesn't really add much detail to the commentary, but Grainger gives a good insite to the average viewer of how things work in rowing and what expectations the teams have. Its always good when a presenter can highlight things you don't notice as the average viewer
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Post by staffordshrew on Aug 1, 2024 12:53:24 GMT 1
He's got lots of the same shirt? It helps with continuity. If not, I'm sure she'll soon be buying him some😀
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Post by venceremos on Aug 1, 2024 13:16:41 GMT 1
The BMX commentators are the best/worst (delete according to taste).
"Criterii - it's the plural of criteria" is a classic for the ages.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2024 13:26:04 GMT 1
I think the best BBC commentary team is yet to come, roll on the athletics.
I always like listening to Michael Johnson, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Paula Radcliffe, Denise Lewis & Colin Jackson.
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Post by lancsman on Aug 1, 2024 13:47:17 GMT 1
Surely Mathew Pinsent rates as the most boring monosybolic commentators. Awful.
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Post by edgmond on Aug 1, 2024 16:37:53 GMT 1
Yeah, and I’ll tell you who else is fast becoming a national treasure , bloody Clive Myrie. He’s on absolutely everything I’m surprised he’s not about to pop up in the pool. If that were to happen ( and I know there’s absolutely no chance 😉) I’m sure Balding would bloody explode 😂😂. Clive Myrie is a good newsreader and does a decent job with Mastermind but he was poor on Election night - a lot of umming and ahhing. Not a patch on Dimbleby (or Kuenssberg , for that matter). Without a script/autocue he is far from the best available on the BBC. I’m also unsure why he was shoehorned into the Proms coverage when Katie Derham and others were doing a good job. Definitely a case of the ‘face of the moment’, regardless of whether that person is really suited to a particular role. |
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Post by kenwood on Aug 1, 2024 17:21:21 GMT 1
Yeah, and I’ll tell you who else is fast becoming a national treasure , bloody Clive Myrie. He’s on absolutely everything I’m surprised he’s not about to pop up in the pool. If that were to happen ( and I know there’s absolutely no chance 😉) I’m sure Balding would bloody explode 😂😂. Clive Myrie is a good newsreader and does a decent job with Mastermind but he was poor on Election night - a lot of umming and ahhing. Not a patch on Dimbleby (or Kuenssberg , for that matter). Without a script/autocue he is far from the best available on the BBC. I’m also unsure why he was shoehorned into the Proms coverage when Katie Derham and others were doing a good job. Definitely a case of the ‘face of the moment’, regardless of whether that person is really suited to a particular role. Couldn’t agree more. I like Myrie and as you say he is a good newsreader and does a decent job on Mastermind . Perhaps he’s been placed in certain positions which are beyond his capabilities at the moment . Katie Derham is very good introducing the Proms but fair play to Clive he does have a background I believe in classical music. Like you I thought he was poor on election night . Sorry Clive , your doing too much too soon . |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2024 17:50:14 GMT 1
Katya Adler is another one who has presented the proms, and is one who I really like.
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Post by lancsman on Aug 1, 2024 20:43:46 GMT 1
I agree with everything said about Claire Balding. And tonight she is so over presenting.
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Post by venceremos on Aug 2, 2024 14:47:42 GMT 1
Finding the rowing commentators (not Pinsent and Grainger) a bit annoying -
"It's about how much they want this!!"
No it isn't.
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Post by kenwood on Aug 2, 2024 18:04:06 GMT 1
Finding the rowing commentators (not Pinsent and Grainger) a bit annoying - "It's about how much they want this!!" No it isn't. It’s a change from” they wanted it more”. 🤪😂😂 |
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Post by JohnG on Aug 2, 2024 19:17:04 GMT 1
I think the best BBC commentary team is yet to come, roll on the athletics. I always like listening to Michael Johnson, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Paula Radcliffe, Denise Lewis & Colin Jackson. Agreed. Steve Cram is excellent, and well supported by Paula. Andrew Cotter always good also. Gabby Logan links it all perfectly. Michael Johnson has my dream job! Sitting between Jess and Denise every night!! |
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Aug 3, 2024 13:05:40 GMT 1
I think the best BBC commentary team is yet to come, roll on the athletics. I always like listening to Michael Johnson, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Paula Radcliffe, Denise Lewis & Colin Jackson. Agreed. Steve Cram is excellent, and well supported by Paula. Andrew Cotter always good also. Gabby Logan links it all perfectly. Michael Johnson has my dream job! Sitting between Jess and Denise every night!! The company I worked for were sponsors of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and Denise Lewis did some events for us. She was terrific, charming and charismatic. |
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Post by lancsman on Aug 3, 2024 21:42:27 GMT 1
I don’t know how the experts manage Claire Balding. She doesn’t give the experts a chance. All the statistics the historyonnics all the experts can say is why are we here.
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