BBC Berks Live commentary is no more....Oh yes it is!

Bill Oddie · by **Bill Oddie** » 20 Jul 2006 22:20

Terrible news, living in Thatcham I can only pick up 107 reception if I drive my car up the top of our road or with the portable in the back bedroom. Very short sighted business here by RFC. It's not just the commertry but the couple of hours before and after the game as well which Berks do in entertaining and informative way. Now were going get some wanna be "scouse boy" who "supports" liverpool cos they were the best team around when he was five ! Shocking

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 20 Jul 2006 22:22

This is their coverage area according to their web site :

Dai Brainbocs · by **Dai Brainbocs** » 20 Jul 2006 22:32

Desperate attempt by 107's owner to keep the station alive.

Warfield Royal · by **Warfield Royal** » 20 Jul 2006 22:36

I purchased a DAB radio in an exclusive deal with myself to listen to away match commentaries by BBC Radio Berkshire. Fuming.

shadesrwrf · by **shadesrwrf** » 20 Jul 2006 22:39

Dirk Gently This is their coverage area according to their web site :

And this diagram details their total listenership:

Memories Of India · by **Memories Of India** » 20 Jul 2006 22:42

Do we have a view on what BBCRB will now be doing for it's loyal listening public this season? I can't see them "concentrating on the music" - I'd love them to stay focussed on the football.

BBCRB - the people's station.

anR · by **anR** » 20 Jul 2006 22:44

Warfield Royal I purchased a DAB radio in an exclusive deal with myself to listen to away match commentaries by BBC Radio Berkshire. Fuming.

I contacted them about two years ago asking about Digital coverage. They just said that their coverage area is too small and much nonsense. If they don't sort out Digital (assuming they still have some money after these rights) then the buying of these rights is clearly one of the most foolish things ever...

strap · by **strap** » 20 Jul 2006 22:50

Alan Partridge
Only one Trevor Morley I seem to be the only person rejoicing that I'll never have to hear Joel Hufford ever again.........

He's ok much better than Tim Dellor. Reafirmed by the shocking commentary on the dvd.

Can only agree AP. Dellor on the DVD is a total arsewipe! His commentary is soul-less, about 5 seconds behind the play, and shows about as much interest in the game as I would in attending a Labour Party conference. Absolutley shocking.

Rax · by **Rax** » 20 Jul 2006 22:51

Oh dear - big fan of Mr Mad - but he cant bitch and moan about the Prem being full of money grabbing b...... on one hand - whilst selling out the fans by denying BBCRB rights to give us games with the other.

Bring back Joel & Tim and their obsession with Lita's baggy shorts!!

Memories Of India · by **Memories Of India** » 20 Jul 2006 22:51

Who's the guy that does the news and sport round-ups on Tim's Friday night show?

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 20 Jul 2006 22:53

Memories Of India Who's the guy that does the news and sport round-ups on Tim's Friday night show?

Joel?

Memories Of India · by **Memories Of India** » 20 Jul 2006 22:54

Dirk Gently
Memories Of India Who's the guy that does the news and sport round-ups on Tim's Friday night show?

Joel?

No - I'll ask you via PM

Cookie · by **Cookie** » 20 Jul 2006 23:01

Shit. Hard to believe. If you live beyond about 12 miles radius of Reading forget it

Fubar · by **Fubar** » 20 Jul 2006 23:20

Totally, and absolutely, gutted. As a previous poster pointed out, this is one of the reasons why the Premiership is the financial sponge complained about by John Mad. Support us RFC, we've supported you enough!!

AndyRFC · by **AndyRFC** » 20 Jul 2006 23:40

Platypuss How far away can you pick up 107? In the past I've been able to pick up RB from as far way as North London.

I could get RB in Portsmouth

WestCoast Life · by **WestCoast Life** » 20 Jul 2006 23:45

got to be one of the club's worst decisions in recent years

AndyRFC · by **AndyRFC** » 20 Jul 2006 23:51

WestCoast Life got to be one of the club's worst decisions in recent years

Totally agree, with that, and with most things said on this thread. RFC = shambles

Dirk Gently · by **Dirk Gently** » 21 Jul 2006 00:08

AndyRFC
WestCoast Life got to be one of the club's worst decisions in recent years

Totally agree, with that, and with most things said on this thread. RFC = shambles

No, not a shambles at all - they know exactly what they're doing and they're doing it well. Their agenda is to maximise revenue for all of JM's companies, at the expense of past (and potential future) customers of just one of those companies.

And it's a different agenda to what fans would want, but that's irrelevant now the product being sold is a "premium product" giving the ability to do this. And just about any businessman in the world would do the same.

As I've said before, welcome to the Premier League!

moo · by **moo** » 21 Jul 2006 01:41

"Free chips to the first player to kick the ball over the stadium roof"

Surely us fans can do something to get Joel and Tim back??

Jackson Corner · by **Jackson Corner** » 21 Jul 2006 05:22

Total disgrace BBCRB have done a lot to promote the club in the town. I think we should just boycott 107. And listen to tadio 5 live.

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