FC Wrote:You are talking through your hoop my boy, the NW was broadcast by the BBC and we on the Island pay the licence fee. By broadacsting the TT over the net will get to those that have never seen or been to the TT, thus making great promo. Also think about those that cant get here due to lack of available travel and Hotels. Most of the adds on Radio TT are aimed at non residents and the like so Radio TT are getting a nice little earner on the extra air time adds.

Do you mean 'ads' as in advertisements rather than 'adds'?
Do you really think the TT translates to the sort of coverage BBCNI gave the NW200 as well as the NW200 format does? The Triangle is a much shorter course to cover with cameras - although this was mainly done from an aerial camera by the BBC - and the bikes are racing against each other, not the clock, making it easier for new fans to follow.
Your point is about as useful as comparing the broadcasting of Formula One and World Rally - both are spectacular, but one lends itself to live TV coverage much better than the other. The highlights programmes put together for ITV4 are the best way to show the TT to people who don't fully understand the scale of it or the format.
And, while we're talking about ITV4, if this web thing is so easy why aren't they following the BBC lead?
When you say 'nice little earner', do you mean making a bit extra money so they can pay for all the additional staff and overtime to ensure there is a full Radio TT service, including detailed race coverage, throughout the festival?
Thought you would know better Mr Moore.