LM24 Le Mans coverage

Smokey 6 litre · 18 Mar 2003, 15:33 (Ref:540233)

I was just wondering (and i appologise if this has been asked before) if Terrestrial television in England has any coverage of Le Mans.
I believe that last year C4 has some coverage (i think i stayed up for it) i was just wondering if there are any plans to show it this year of if anyone has the rights to it.

Mal · 18 Mar 2003, 18:12 (Ref:540341)

I've no idea about this year, but the channel 4 coverage was in 2001 and not 2002, and very good it was too. I beleive they own the rights but chose not to use them last year. Perhaps its worth badgering them to cover it this year!

**Aysedasi** · 18 Mar 2003, 18:36 (Ref:540355)

I feel a petition coming on.....

pirenzo · 18 Mar 2003, 18:42 (Ref:540360)

I really hope they show somin' Last year there was nothing. 01 there was, and yes it was good.
I think they've got their priorities wrong. They are buying the Simpsons for £70'000 per episode (not that i don't like the Simpsons

rdjones · 18 Mar 2003, 19:03 (Ref:540379)

If there is no TV coverage over here in the UK, remember you can tune into Radio Le Mans on the net.

kdr · 18 Mar 2003, 19:15 (Ref:540392)

i really enjoyed their coverage from sebring, between them and the updating timing screens....great saturday!

and i managed to stay up 40 minutes longer than rdjones!

rdjones · 18 Mar 2003, 19:18 (Ref:540396)

Yes, I had been there snice the start of the race, but I did go to the pub for 2 hours, but I will be up for all of Le Mans, saying that I will be listening to race trackside instead of on the net

pirenzo · 18 Mar 2003, 19:41 (Ref:540415)

mutter mutter...lucky...mutter...mutter arggghhhhh!!!!!!1

kdr · 18 Mar 2003, 19:52 (Ref:540423)

rob i was in and out and saw you sign out around 1.30...i managed till 2ish...then saw the inevitable audi victory coming...so went to bed.

don't think it will be the same in june...and i too will be trackside wired for radio le mans.

Mal · 18 Mar 2003, 21:19 (Ref:540531)

Trackside too for me. But I have emailed channel 4 this evening asking them about their coverage of LM 2003!

pirenzo · 18 Mar 2003, 22:11 (Ref:540617)

Ah, more mutter....mutter....mutter, lucky *******s...mutter mutter, It's not fair dammit!

No I hope you all have good fun, and i hope to join you in 04, 05 or 06 and onwards

kdr · 18 Mar 2003, 22:12 (Ref:540619)

one word....cricket!

rdjones · 18 Mar 2003, 22:18 (Ref:540636)

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Originally posted by kdr
one word....cricket!

No Test matchs or 1 dayer's during Le Mans

pirenzo · 18 Mar 2003, 22:19 (Ref:540637)

cricket! cricket! I reallyHATE cricket!
Seriously, it is quite possibly the most ridiculous game in history. Why do we make our country look like such idiots by going around losing at every game we invent!

rdjones · 18 Mar 2003, 22:27 (Ref:540657)

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Originally posted by pirenzo
cricket! cricket! I reallyHATE cricket!
Seriously, it is quite possibly the most ridiculous game in history. Why do we make our country look like such idiots by going around losing at every game we invent!

There is nothing wrong with Cricket, in fact it is one of my favourite sports

kdr · 18 Mar 2003, 22:34 (Ref:540665)

i like cricket also(and i'm scottish), although its lost a bit of its sheen since arnie sidebottom retired.

**Aysedasi** · 19 Mar 2003, 07:50 (Ref:540905)

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Originally posted by rdjones
If there is no TV coverage over here in the UK, remember you can tune into Radio Le Mans on the net.

I shall certainly be listening in on Wednesday evening (recording most of it as well, I suspect - yes, I'm that sad!).

Is that right P - £70,000 an episode for the Simpsons? I love 'em, but £70,000???????

rdjones · 19 Mar 2003, 08:10 (Ref:540934)

In fact I have book the Wednesday and Thrusday before the race of work, just so I can listern to RLM before I go out to the race, not that is sad...........

Smokey 6 litre · 19 Mar 2003, 09:08 (Ref:540975)

Quote:

Originally posted by rdjones
If there is no TV coverage over here in the UK, remember you can tune into Radio Le Mans on the net.

i would but as its on the net and my dad isn't exactly generous with the time he allows us to have i would only be able to listen to about 10mins before i got kicked off.

Smokey 6 litre · 19 Mar 2003, 09:26 (Ref:540989)

I have contacted Channel 4 asking about coverage but their site states that it may take up to 6 weeks to reply.
There was no indication that they have any intention to show the event as there was no advertising or information regarding it.
If anyone else wishes to contact them and show that there is an interest then go to www.channel4.co.uk go to 'contact us' at the bottom of the screen, and then fill out an enquiry form.

for a quick link to the enquiry form i think this may work, http://www.channel4.co.uk/about_c4/c..._enquiries.cfm please contact them.

kdr · 19 Mar 2003, 09:50 (Ref:541001)

rob...whats sad is you're off on wednesday and thursday - and not at le mans!

**Adam43** · 19 Mar 2003, 09:56 (Ref:541008)

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Originally posted by Aysedasi
I shall certainly be listening in on Wednesday evening (recording most of it as well, I suspect - yes, I'm that sad!).

Now that is sad, although I wish I had last year. I got a mention on Wednesday evening.

It's just a shame I had to stop listening to get in the car and drive to Le Mans!

spanner · 19 Mar 2003, 13:34 (Ref:541156)

What with all the additional channels and frequencies available from satalite and digital radio, could it not be broadcast via one of them. If you can watch Al jazeera Tv on Sky, why not radio Le mans? Being only available via the net is a problem especially at work, but then i guess thats were they get there money from, advertising from the web site, and the number of hits.

rdjones · 19 Mar 2003, 18:21 (Ref:541396)

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Originally posted by kdr
rob...whats sad is you're off on wednesday and thursday - and not at le mans!

Lack of Finance, I am planning to be there for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next year

kdr · 19 Mar 2003, 18:40 (Ref:541411)

not staying for the race?

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