MattK Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I won't miss keith Heuwen for sure , never liked the bloke since his early 70's rants against Barry Sheene You don't seem like the kind of bloke to hold a 40-year grudge. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I've always found Kieth Hewen to be an excellent broadcaster (going back to his supercross work in the early days of Eurosport), and like him or not he's always backed the speedway where possible. I would say the same goes for Nigel & Kelvin too. Eurosport is an excellent platform for SGP & SWC, it'll be very interesting to see the viewing figure over the summer. It'll also be interesting to see if the EL viewing figures are impacted with people cancelling Sky Sports now that a far cheaper alternative is available. Time will tell......... Its still all going to be about what people have to do/watch etc on a Saturday rather than a Monday or midweek night!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peatbog Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Are you kidding? Less channels, slow systems and poor customer service is my experience with Virgin Media. Sky on the other hand have more channels, a system that changes channel the instant I press the button and the customer service seems to be on a par with any other these days, so marginally better than Virgin Medias. Virgin Media have British Eurosport on M+ which is the basic subscription, so I will get SGP without extra charge. Customer Services can be contacted by telephone free of charge and any problems I have had have been sorted. I'm happy with Virgin Media. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Virgin Media have British Eurosport on M+ which is the basic subscription, so I will get SGP without extra charge. Customer Services can be contacted by telephone free of charge and any problems I have had have been sorted. I'm happy with Virgin Media. Me too, and now that Virgin Media are owned by the USA's Liberty Cable, watch the competition with Sky get much fiercer!! Should be better all round for the consumer too! Edited March 15, 2013 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Virgin Media have British Eurosport on M+ which is the basic subscription, so I will get SGP without extra charge. Customer Services can be contacted by telephone free of charge and any problems I have had have been sorted. I'm happy with Virgin Media. I agree as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald tyke Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Could any knowledgeable person on here please tell me is BRITISH Eurosport a different channel to Eurosport? I have Sky Sports switched off and can still receive Eurosport, 2 and HD (channels 410,411&412) but is British Eurosport a completely different channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Could any knowledgeable person on here please tell me is BRITISH Eurosport a different channel to Eurosport? I have Sky Sports switched off and can still receive Eurosport, 2 and HD (channels 410,411&412) but is British Eurosport a completely different channel? If you just tune into one of these Channels and look at top right,you will find your answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald tyke Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 If you just tune into one of these Channels and look at top right,you will find your answer. Slightly obvious there, when I checked the schedule didnt see Speedway advertised for next saturday morning so thought it different. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckTaylor64 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Get Darren Fletcher as commentator! He's tops! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1944 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Could any knowledgeable person on here please tell me is BRITISH Eurosport a different channel to Eurosport? I have Sky Sports switched off and can still receive Eurosport, 2 and HD (channels 410,411&412) but is British Eurosport a completely different channel? As posted by others earlier here you do not need the Sky Sports package to view British Eurosport. However you do need the Entertainment Extra package, you probably have that so that is why you can see those Eurosport channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Eurosport's own Twitter feed yesterday stated that it will use the world feed with Nigel and Kelvin for the NZ SGP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Central Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Eurosport's own Twitter feed yesterday stated that it will use the world feed with Nigel and Kelvin for the NZ SGP. Oh, dear. That sounds as if the 'official' word from Eurosport is going to be unreliable. I do not think Pearson and Tatum are actually doing the world feed this time. Can someone email them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 KELVIN and Nigel will not be covering the NZ GP... Steve Johnson and another Aussie, Wayne (sorry, cannot remember hjis surname) will be at Western Springs providing the world feed commentary as they did last year. Subject to Sky not objecting, Kelvin and Nigel will then take over and be at the European rounds. It will take a little time for Eurosport to get fully up to speed and to have a studio presentation but that will not include Keith Huewen. Thanks for the info Phil. Good to know there is a chance Nigel and Kelvin will still be involved. Feel sorry for Keith though, seems like all the sports he presented on Sky have been dropped from their schedules! I'm sure there is no link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Eurosport's own Twitter feed yesterday stated that it will use the world feed with Nigel and Kelvin for the NZ SGP. But they didn't provide the world feed last year and according to Phillip Rising they're not doing it this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafski Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I always enjoyed Steve Johnson's commentaries/ comments when he used to do it on Sky's Elite League coverage so looking forward to the 23rd. The " DILLLIGAF" on the back of his Kevlars always raised a smile as well. Edited March 15, 2013 by Oafski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I find Virgin and their Customer Service excellent. SKY was OK until it snowed outside, then all I could see was ............................................... SNOW on the Television. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Eurosport's own Twitter feed yesterday stated that it will use the world feed with Nigel and Kelvin for the NZ SGP. Eurosport UK TV @EurosportUKTVLots of u have been asking so to confirm, we're taking the world feed commentary (Wade Aunger & Steve Johnston) for NZ @SpeedwayGP #speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 If you just tune into one of these Channels and look at top right,you will find your answer. So what number channel is it on Sky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 So what number channel is it on Sky? 410+411 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just signed up, but it is 2.99 for 12 months. There is plenty two wheel coverage to make it worthwhile plus repeats. Per month ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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