Moto GP on BBC facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moto GP on BBC |
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| Genre | Sports |
| Presented by | Suzi Perry (2003-2009) Matt Roberts (2009, 2011-2013) Jennie Gow (2010) |
| Starring | Charlie Cox (2003-2013) Steve Parrish (2003-2013) Gavin Emmett (2005-2007) Matt Roberts (2008-2010) Azi Farni (2011-2013) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Worldwide |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One BBC Two BBC Three BBC HD BBC Red Button |
| Picture format | 4:3 (2003–2006) (2007–2013) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | April 6, 2003 – November 10, 2013 |
Moto GP on BBC was a TV show that brought exciting Moto GP motorcycle races to viewers in the UK. It was made by BBC Sport, the sports part of the BBC. You could watch the races and practice sessions live on channels like BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC HD, and even on the BBC Red Button service. The show ran for about ten years, from 2003 to 2013.
How Moto GP on BBC Started
The BBC started showing Moto GP races in March 2003. They signed a deal to broadcast the races for two years. Suzi Perry was the main presenter for all the races.
Early Coverage (2003)
In 2003, another channel called Eurosport had the exclusive live coverage. The BBC chose to show four races live:
- The British Grand Prix
- The Pacific Grand Prix
- The Australian Grand Prix
- The Valencian Community Grand Prix
For these four races, the BBC had its own commentators, Charlie Cox and Steve Parrish. For the other twelve races, the BBC showed them later, not live. They used the "world feed commentary" for these, which is a standard commentary track used by many broadcasters. This commentary team included Nick Harris and Matt Roberts, with Gavin Emmett reporting from the pit lane. All races in 2003 were shown on BBC Two.
Changes in Coverage (2004-2006)
In 2004, Charlie Cox and Steve Parrish became the full-time commentators for the BBC's Moto GP coverage. The BBC showed more races live this year, with twelve live broadcasts. Only four races were shown later. Most races were still on BBC Two, but the Qatar Grand Prix was shown on BBC One because it happened on a Saturday.
By 2005, Gavin Emmett joined as a pit reporter. The BBC had ten live races that year, and seven were shown later. Again, most races were on BBC Two, with the Qatar Grand Prix on BBC One.
In 2006, things changed a lot! All Moto GP races were shown live by the BBC. Five of these races were shown on the BBC Red Button service, which allowed viewers to watch extra content. All the main race broadcasts were on BBC Two, even if they were replays of early morning races. The long-running sports show "Grandstand" was no longer part of the BBC's Moto GP coverage from 2007 onwards.
