[Idle]

Anyone else think they have done a brilliant job? The online services are excellent, EVERY event covered and the app is really handy. Probably cost a bomb but I say it's worth it

[Miracle Day]

Yeah, I've heard of so many Americans using proxies to watch the BBC coverage because they said their NBC was completely inferior

[Jack93o]

Yeah its been brilliant, the only sour note is that they put Gary Lineker on for the prime time slot. Someone like Sue Barker or even John Inverdale would been better.

[Squidgyness]

I think it has been superb. A couple of dodgy interviews but on the whole, a very good service. I hope people are taking advantage of it though.

Edit: @ above, yeah NBC is apparently a complete shambles. Crap 'experts' and commentators, many commercials and subsequently a lot of stuff missed out, and lots just not shown even on the website player according to another forum I frequent.

They were all complaining that the opening ceremony was disjointed, then realised NBC cut out loads for commercial breaks, despite the fact that it was a prerecorded broadcast... just stop the tape...

[Tommyjw]

(Original post by Miracle Day)
Yeah, I've heard of so many Americans using proxies to watch the BBC coverage because they said their NBC was completely inferior

I know that during the football they put commercials on.. during the actual match.. and they missed a goal because of it the other day . Poor Americans.

[EierVonSatan]

Yeah, no complaints at all on the coverage, great job so far

[AspiringGenius]

I'm very happy. I can see all of the smaller sports that are often overlooked. I'm very impressed

[Miracle Day]

(Original post by Tommyjw)
I know that during the football they put commercials on.. during the actual match.. and they missed a goal because of it the other day . Poor Americans.

Hahaha that's hilarious

[Idle]

When did Michael Johnson become British? :P

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19134764

[Olie]

Definitely, I know people give them a lot of stick but fair play to them the coverage on tv, online and on fivelive has been excellent. Some non-sports fans will say they're overdoing it, but I'd say they're right to overdo considering its a home olympics which isn't going to happen again for a long time.

[siani-chan]

I agree that the broad range of coverage is excellent, but some of the quality on some sports has been lacking. I've also noticed a lot of microphone issues when they switch from one person to another or when they go to an interview, even for the high profile athletic events.

The cycling coverage drives me insane, but I'm too used to eurosport coverage (I have been watching this when available) so I can't expect anything to that quality. I also agree that Sue Barker would have been better for primetime coverage rather than Lineker.

Otherwise, I think they've done a very good job. The commentary free channels are much appreciated too.

[Snakefingers13]

24 channels... I've barely moved from the sofa all week!


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[Wawasan]

Brilliant. Really good job. It would be perfect if there was commentary in every session and less buffering online but overall, they have covered everything excellently.

[alex5455]

The coverage has been brilliant, this is why the BBC is excellent for everyone

[RowingGoose]

I think it's been spot on. A lot better than when Channel 4 did the Athletics in Daegu anyway!!

As far as I can see, nearly everyone is an ex-athelete/sports player, and they all know what they're talking about. They all talk in a calm, knowledgeable manner with lots of enthusiasm at the right points e.g. when Great Britain is close to winning a medal! It's so much better than American commentators who sound like they're gonna piss their pants with excitement every minute!

Money well spent.

[Miracle Day]

Will the BBC continue this to future Olympics?

[Mazzini]

The coverage has been excellent. Perhaps a bounce-back after the Jubilee Pageant?

(Original post by Miracle Day)
Will the BBC continue this to future Olympics?

Coverage is bid for by the networks for each Olympics (and hence Channel 4 have the Paralympic broadcasting rights) so it's uncertain but hopefully they will.

[Hugues*]

BBC have done great to cover the games, I agree. There interactive services are what impressed me the most.

[silent ninja]

Digital channels excellent. Website and apps very good.

Highlights show terrible -- everything is like a montage. Show the actual races dammit!!
Online articles mediocre. They've improved but initially missed out major details, such as who won the goddamn medals.

I'm starting to dislike Gary Lineker. He's become cheeky and arrogant and frankly don't like his snide comments.

[AnythingButChardonnay]

Well, one thing's for sure, it can't be worse than their coverage of the Diamond Jubilee...