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**MegaJIT** · 02-06-2011, 05:33 AM

What's going on in the UK? No coverage 2011 WRC on Dave. None on freeview ITV 4, Channel 5... (I'm also not going to pay ESPN for the privilege).

Have the TV Companies gone mad. It beats me that at a time the WRC is about to get interesting, only a few Brits will be able to watch it! Surely with Mini joining the show more people would tune in?

What next, scrap Rally GB?

Oh well, it's going to be a year watching the Ducati's on the BBC.

**Buyingtime** · 02-06-2011, 08:38 AM

You can't have all you want everytime for free...

...learn to pay something, people. Here in Italy we have to pay almost all motorsports, and we don't complain.

**MegaJIT** · 02-06-2011, 01:37 PM

Some pay £40 a month to Rupert Murdoch (Sky) and will still have to pay more!

In the UK there is no free TV. You need a TV Licence even if own an TV and never switch the thing on! So I am very used to paying for things.

If I was watching live coverage and not some 30 minute summary thrown together with a voice over then I may be tempted. Unfortunately the coverage of the WRC has always been poor. Nothing can match the thrill of watching on a stage, which is perhaps why the channels are refusing to buy it in 2011?

**janeloveslifenow** · 02-06-2011, 02:16 PM

Use channel bit torrent guys, we all have fast enough Internet nowadays to download anything the hell we want! Unless your in North Korea, then you can't download anything at all! Haha

**Mumeseest** · 02-06-2011, 05:30 PM

Can anyone confirm whether WRC will be on Motors TV again this year or not?

**MikeGotTalentz** · 02-06-2011, 10:16 PM

just watched the two WRC Programmes on ESPN and they were quite good.
Normal "filler" format from NorthOne with no presenter and a bunch of archive clips. but seems to be more in-depth and not trying to pander to the general public.

Also another good thing, only two ad breaks in the hour and very short ones at that.

Anyone else noticed that the coverage in Germany is for free and very like the UK coverage for lots of money?
http://internationalrallynews.com/20...2011/#more-190

Simon Long, CEO of North One Sport's on Total Rally next week, worth asking a few questions!!

**BEyng6hj** · 02-06-2011, 11:32 PM

You can't have all you want everytime for free...

...learn to pay something, people. Here in Italy we have to pay almost all motorsports, and we don't complain.

Yes that´s the future for TV everywhere, and not only for Motorsport!

**Buyingtime** · 02-07-2011, 12:26 AM

In the UK there is no free TV. You need a TV Licence even if own an TV and never switch the thing on! So I am very used to paying for things.

No worry, same thing in Italy...

**Accecyncphory** · 02-07-2011, 02:17 AM

Use channel bit torrent guys, we all have fast enough Internet nowadays to download anything the hell we want! Unless your in North Korea, then you can't download anything at all! Haha

**Peter Hill** · 02-07-2011, 05:20 AM

Just watched rally world on NSPN and though I don't like the fact we have to pay for it and don't think that it is good for the sport, it was pretty good!

Hope the regular programs are as good.

**Vemnagelignc** · 02-08-2011, 06:13 PM

Just watched rally world on NSPN and though I don't like the fact we have to pay for it and don't think that it is good for the sport, it was pretty good!

Hope the regular programs are as good.

I have ESPN and haven't seen anything advertised so I've just checked and can you confirm the full season will be shown. Cheers
Will have to extend my subscription now £9 a month.

**jincomplet** · 02-08-2011, 06:43 PM

WRC will only be on ESPN? That sucks big style!

I already pay £13 per month for my TV licence and another £30 per month for the basic Sky package, that's quite enough already without adding a subscription sports channel - which only has one programme I'd be remotely interested in, to the package.

Sports such as the WRC rely on exposure, and that's just what they won't get with a subscription channel! It works for football as teams have a loyal fan base, but for motorsport it just doesn't! At least F1 recognised this!

**freevideom** · 02-08-2011, 07:44 PM

WRC will only be on ESPN? That sucks big style!

I already pay £13 per month for my TV licence and another £30 per month for the basic Sky package, that's quite enough already without adding a subscription sports channel - which only has one programme I'd be remotely interested in, to the package.

Sports such as the WRC rely on exposure, and that's just what they won't get with a subscription channel! It works for football as teams have a loyal fan base, but for motorsport it just doesn't! At least F1 recognised this!

Hit the nail on the head!!
F1 could probably get away with it nowadays as it's such a huge sport and has built up a large following. However, even Bernie isn't that mad/stupid!
WRC doesn't have that following - and will struggle to get more fans of the sport with this deal. I'm fine I have ESPN, but I'm thinking of the 'bigger picture'.
Premiership football doesn't get 100,000 viewers on ESPN, what will WRC get then?

**Peter Hill** · 02-08-2011, 10:45 PM

As far as I'm aware it is the full season with the live stages on Sundays. It was pretty good really. As I said, I don't think that it's the right thing for the sport but I enjoy watching it so...

**Jerwittdergut** · 02-09-2011, 02:38 AM

WRC will only be on ESPN? That sucks big style!

I already pay £13 per month for my TV licence and another £30 per month for the basic Sky package, that's quite enough already without adding a subscription sports channel - which only has one programme I'd be remotely interested in, to the package.

Sports such as the WRC rely on exposure, and that's just what they won't get with a subscription channel! It works for football as teams have a loyal fan base, but for motorsport it just doesn't! At least F1 recognised this!

Do your homework

http://www.motorstv.com/car/rally/wrc

Still on motorstv

**jincomplet** · 02-09-2011, 02:52 AM

Meh

. If it's not on BBC1 what's the point.

**Jerwittdergut** · 02-09-2011, 02:52 AM

Meh . If it's not on BBC1 what's the point.

**Vemnagelignc** · 02-09-2011, 03:02 AM

OP was a bit missleading wasn't it, Yep still on motors tv should have checked myself.
Cheers Daniel

**Vemnagelignc** · 02-09-2011, 03:05 AM

Heres the listings
WRC, Round 1: Rally Sweden, 10-13 February on Motors TV
- Day 1 (52 minutes): Friday 11 February at 22h35.
- Day 2 (52 minutes): Saturday 12 February at 22h35.
- Day 3 (52 minutes): Sunday 13 February at 22h35.
- Highlights (52 minutes): Tuesday 21 February at 22h.

**SzefciuCba** · 02-09-2011, 03:24 AM

Heres the listings
WRC, Round 1: Rally Sweden, 10-13 February on Motors TV
- Day 1 (52 minutes): Friday 11 February at 22h35.
- Day 2 (52 minutes): Saturday 12 February at 22h35.
- Day 3 (52 minutes): Sunday 13 February at 22h35.
- Highlights (52 minutes): Tuesday 21 February at 22h.

So, no live coverage of the Power Stage?

02-06-2011, 05:33 AM	#1
MegaJIT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 591 Senior Member	WRC 2011 UK TV Coverage What's going on in the UK? No coverage 2011 WRC on Dave. None on freeview ITV 4, Channel 5... (I'm also not going to pay ESPN for the privilege). Have the TV Companies gone mad. It beats me that at a time the WRC is about to get interesting, only a few Brits will be able to watch it! Surely with Mini joining the show more people would tune in? What next, scrap Rally GB? Oh well, it's going to be a year watching the Ducati's on the BBC. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-06-2011, 08:38 AM	#2
Buyingtime Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 557 Senior Member	You can't have all you want everytime for free... ...learn to pay something, people. Here in Italy we have to pay almost all motorsports, and we don't complain. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-06-2011, 01:37 PM	#3
MegaJIT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 591 Senior Member	Some pay £40 a month to Rupert Murdoch (Sky) and will still have to pay more! In the UK there is no free TV. You need a TV Licence even if own an TV and never switch the thing on! So I am very used to paying for things. If I was watching live coverage and not some 30 minute summary thrown together with a voice over then I may be tempted. Unfortunately the coverage of the WRC has always been poor. Nothing can match the thrill of watching on a stage, which is perhaps why the channels are refusing to buy it in 2011? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-06-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
janeloveslifenow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Use channel bit torrent guys, we all have fast enough Internet nowadays to download anything the hell we want! Unless your in North Korea, then you can't download anything at all! Haha Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-06-2011, 05:30 PM	#5
Mumeseest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 364 Senior Member	Can anyone confirm whether WRC will be on Motors TV again this year or not? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-06-2011, 10:16 PM	#6
MikeGotTalentz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	just watched the two WRC Programmes on ESPN and they were quite good. Normal "filler" format from NorthOne with no presenter and a bunch of archive clips. but seems to be more in-depth and not trying to pander to the general public. Also another good thing, only two ad breaks in the hour and very short ones at that. Anyone else noticed that the coverage in Germany is for free and very like the UK coverage for lots of money? http://internationalrallynews.com/20...2011/#more-190 Simon Long, CEO of North One Sport's on Total Rally next week, worth asking a few questions!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-06-2011, 11:32 PM	#7
BEyng6hj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 495 Senior Member	You can't have all you want everytime for free... ...learn to pay something, people. Here in Italy we have to pay almost all motorsports, and we don't complain. Yes that´s the future for TV everywhere, and not only for Motorsport! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2011, 12:26 AM	#8
Buyingtime Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 557 Senior Member	In the UK there is no free TV. You need a TV Licence even if own an TV and never switch the thing on! So I am very used to paying for things. No worry, same thing in Italy... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2011, 02:17 AM	#9
Accecyncphory Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 615 Senior Member	Use channel bit torrent guys, we all have fast enough Internet nowadays to download anything the hell we want! Unless your in North Korea, then you can't download anything at all! Haha Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2011, 05:20 AM	#10
Peter Hill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 558 Senior Member	Just watched rally world on NSPN and though I don't like the fact we have to pay for it and don't think that it is good for the sport, it was pretty good! Hope the regular programs are as good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2011, 06:13 PM	#11
Vemnagelignc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	Just watched rally world on NSPN and though I don't like the fact we have to pay for it and don't think that it is good for the sport, it was pretty good! Hope the regular programs are as good. I have ESPN and haven't seen anything advertised so I've just checked and can you confirm the full season will be shown. Cheers Will have to extend my subscription now £9 a month. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2011, 06:43 PM	#12
jincomplet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	WRC will only be on ESPN? That sucks big style! I already pay £13 per month for my TV licence and another £30 per month for the basic Sky package, that's quite enough already without adding a subscription sports channel - which only has one programme I'd be remotely interested in, to the package. Sports such as the WRC rely on exposure, and that's just what they won't get with a subscription channel! It works for football as teams have a loyal fan base, but for motorsport it just doesn't! At least F1 recognised this! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2011, 07:44 PM	#13
freevideom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 387 Senior Member	WRC will only be on ESPN? That sucks big style! I already pay £13 per month for my TV licence and another £30 per month for the basic Sky package, that's quite enough already without adding a subscription sports channel - which only has one programme I'd be remotely interested in, to the package. Sports such as the WRC rely on exposure, and that's just what they won't get with a subscription channel! It works for football as teams have a loyal fan base, but for motorsport it just doesn't! At least F1 recognised this! Hit the nail on the head!! F1 could probably get away with it nowadays as it's such a huge sport and has built up a large following. However, even Bernie isn't that mad/stupid! WRC doesn't have that following - and will struggle to get more fans of the sport with this deal. I'm fine I have ESPN, but I'm thinking of the 'bigger picture'. Premiership football doesn't get 100,000 viewers on ESPN, what will WRC get then? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2011, 10:45 PM	#14
Peter Hill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 558 Senior Member	As far as I'm aware it is the full season with the live stages on Sundays. It was pretty good really. As I said, I don't think that it's the right thing for the sport but I enjoy watching it so... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-09-2011, 02:38 AM	#15
Jerwittdergut Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	WRC will only be on ESPN? That sucks big style! I already pay £13 per month for my TV licence and another £30 per month for the basic Sky package, that's quite enough already without adding a subscription sports channel - which only has one programme I'd be remotely interested in, to the package. Sports such as the WRC rely on exposure, and that's just what they won't get with a subscription channel! It works for football as teams have a loyal fan base, but for motorsport it just doesn't! At least F1 recognised this! Do your homework http://www.motorstv.com/car/rally/wrc Still on motorstv Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-09-2011, 02:52 AM	#16
jincomplet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	Meh . If it's not on BBC1 what's the point. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-09-2011, 03:02 AM	#18
Vemnagelignc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	OP was a bit missleading wasn't it, Yep still on motors tv should have checked myself. Cheers Daniel Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-09-2011, 03:05 AM	#19
Vemnagelignc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	Heres the listings WRC, Round 1: Rally Sweden, 10-13 February on Motors TV - Day 1 (52 minutes): Friday 11 February at 22h35. - Day 2 (52 minutes): Saturday 12 February at 22h35. - Day 3 (52 minutes): Sunday 13 February at 22h35. - Highlights (52 minutes): Tuesday 21 February at 22h. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-09-2011, 03:24 AM	#20
SzefciuCba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 544 Senior Member	Heres the listings WRC, Round 1: Rally Sweden, 10-13 February on Motors TV - Day 1 (52 minutes): Friday 11 February at 22h35. - Day 2 (52 minutes): Saturday 12 February at 22h35. - Day 3 (52 minutes): Sunday 13 February at 22h35. - Highlights (52 minutes): Tuesday 21 February at 22h. So, no live coverage of the Power Stage? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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