Comments on: No James Allen for BBC?

By: Ashworth

Ashworth — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:42:02 +0000

James Allen was awkward, but had a boyish enthusiasm when he took over from the legendary Murray Walker. He subsequently grew in stature and authority, in my view, and was a worthy successor. I was disappointed to not hear his commentary during today’s race, and quickly became irritated by Legard’s insipid delivery. How on earth did he get the job? At least Brundle has passion, which was entirely lacking from the newcomer. A good race, however, even more entertaining than you know who’s wig!

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:04:37 +0000

They are still using Martin Brundle and James Allen from the ITV team: BBC ’s 2009 F1 team confirmed

By: adam

adam — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +0000

i personally loved the itv coverage. gutted that the bbc wont be taking on the commentry team

By: Monji J

Monji J — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:56:42 +0000

hey so sad without james allen and kravitz hope it will be fine ………i liked they he was screamin at the start ………..

By: kirstie

kirstie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:22:38 +0000

i have not watched much f1. but i do not know why i find james allen commentary on f1 so irritating like alonso a great ,great, champion during a race when alonso had stated earlier that he would help ferrari all he could to win the brazil race !!!!whattttttttttt!!!!was that all about ?

By: Senor Paz

Senor Paz — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:36:34 +0000

Matt,

Your first post is ridiculous. Ted Kravitz is an incompetent moron who knows nothing about racing, and James Allen is just an idiot trying so hard (and failing so miserably) to pretend he’s an unbiased commentator broadcasting worldwide. Ted has recently shown his true colours having a pathetic go at David Coulthard, and getting a deserving reply.

The thing is that I actually find passionate commentators endearing (I particularly liked James’ voiceover during Jenson Button’s first F1 win), but why not be open about it? It’s a British broadcast afterall. James Allen is so irrelevant because he offers nothing. And when he’s trying to deliver objective information about the race, I just wish he’d shut up, stop embarassing himself and let Brundle, if anybody in that team, do the talking.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:02:08 +0000

As an American, I would love to have these problems. Instead, we are stuck with some shoddy coverage and analysis, Steve Matchett aside.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:30:14 +0000

Imagine Murray Walker and the late Barry Sheene commentating together. You would have no idea of who was winning the race but it sure would be entertaining

By: Smitty

Smitty — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:37:03 +0000

Allen is quite annoying, but I’ve seen a lot worse. Jonathan Legard is a welcome commentator, but Ben Edwards would have been awesome, in my opinion too. As long as Brundle stays, I’m happy.

By: michael counsell

michael counsell — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:17:54 +0000

Gone off milk?