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Sounds as though she isn’t going to front it this year [no surprise there; boat race is far more important
]. Who do we think should do it? We reckon John Inverdale would be a good choice; he’s very good on R5’s coverage of Cheltenham.I heard that Gok has got the job along side his bbf
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Why does it need someone different just for the Grand National?
As Balding has already stated she is reducing her days substantially from her already meagre 40 I would say thanks but goodbye to her.
Inverdale would be a good choice but I would have him on a more regular basis rather than just for the National.
I see Persad has spoke in support of Luck doing it, could this be the kiss of death for Luck’s chances?
Rishi. As a presenter he’s affable, articulate, not full of hype. Cringy at the post-race interviews but everyone is, they are a silly idea.
For the GN you need to appeal to the occassional viewer not the anorack.
I see Rishi getting the gig too. He’s improved no end over the last few years and could easily step up to the mark. Only downside is he’s not a household name, but he could have better known sidekicks with him.
I’ve never understood the hype of Claire Balding and why she is in such demand, the rating figures for her shows don’t match the hype and it would be better if she gave up the C4 racing gig entirely at this rate.
It’s not like the days of Grandstand and Des Lynam anymore, C4 racing is a stand alone show so Nick Luck and the usual crew will do just fine and a waste of cash to try and parachute a ‘name’ in to host the programme.
Will the "Casual viewer" tune into C4 before 4pm (if GN starts at say 4.15pm). So I don’t think it matters. Personally would prefer Rishi to Nick Luck. He also owes him one after Luck was taking the p*ss out of him last week regarding his tip
Derek "Thommo" Thompson – he’s a household name
But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE not Gina Harding nee Bryce she’s so boring would rather watch Mick Fitzgerald
A totally off the wall suggestion Ant & Dec they know nothing about racing but could bring in more and different viewers.
For those who have suggested Rishi, I’m sure I read earlier this week that he’s already pencilled in for covering the US Masters for the Beeb.
Don’t see any conceivable reason why Nick Luck should not anchor the National coverage and it would be a bit of a slap in the face to "parachute" in a celebrity.
Surely for the once a year punters the most important personnel are messrs Holt, Hoiles and (presumably) Bartlett.
As long as they don’t bring back Ortis!!!
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SeanDerek "Thommo" Thompson – he’s a household name
But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE not Gina Harding nee Bryce she’s so boring would rather watch Mick Fitzgerald
A totally off the wall suggestion Ant & Dec they know nothing about racing but could bring in more and different viewers.
Incorrect. Ant and Dec are or were owners. Inverdale also involved in ownership with Henry Candy
I didn’t read/hear the article about it [the S.O. mentioned it t’other day] but I think he said they were looking for someone more high profile to present it. We tend to see John Inverdale at Cheltenham [often with Andrew Thornton] and they always seem to be having a great time.
Nick Luck all day long.
Never rated Balding ever and crime of the century that the impeccably spoken, affable, urbane, witty and ever so slightly tongue in cheek Luckmeister is beneath her in the racing media pecking order.
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]. Who do we think should do it? We reckon John Inverdale would be a good choice; he’s very good on R5’s coverage of Cheltenham.
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