BBC's F1 Doesn't Break The Chain

[michelej1]

[They are going to use The Chain as their theme song again]

From Yahoo:

http://eurosport.yahoo.com/24022009/...urn-chain.html


BBC unveils 2009 F1 coverage; confirms return of The Chain
Tue 24 Feb, 02:02 PM

The BBC has elaborated upon its Formula 1 plans in 2009, with news that it is to provide extensive and comprehensive coverage across all of its platforms - and that it is to re-instate Fleetwood Mac's legendary rock anthem The Chain as the sport's theme tune.

The Beeb broadcast F1 until rival ITV signed an agreement with commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone in 1997, a situation that continued until the end of last season, when it was announced that the top flight would be returning to its traditional home this year after more than a decade's absence.

There will be live coverage on BBC1 of all 17 grands prix in 2009 and of every qualifying session with the exception of Brazil - which will air on BBC2 - as well as on the red button, radio, online and mobile.

Moreover, fans will be able to customise their viewing experience by way of options including split-screen action, a live leaderboard, in-car cameras, a choice of commentary, live online streaming, live text, interactive forums, circuit guides and blogs.

The presenting team will be constituted by award-winning former McLaren and Benetton star Martin Brundle and Five Live stalwart Jonathan Legard in the commentary box, with the expert studio line-up comprised of recently-retired 13-time grand prix-winner David Coulthard, colourful former team owner Eddie Jordan and erstwhile children's presenter Jake Humphrey. Ted Kravitz and Lee McKenzie will report from the pit-lane.

Even better news still for die-hard fans, though, is that Fleetwood Mac's iconic, atmospheric signature tune is also to be reprised. The Chain is back.

[animal]

Awesome, thanks for posting this. Brings back memories.

Being nearly 10 years old sitting in front of the tv with a microphone in hand with my mono tape recorder. Recording the theme music so that I could play it over and over. It wasn't until a couple of years later I found out it was The Chain by FM. So I saved up my pocket money and bought the Rumours LP just for that.

As I remember it..

[Phil Lee]

The use of The Chain by the BBC for its F1 highlights programme is the reason why I'm a Fleetwood Mac fan. It's great that F1 is back with the Beeb and that The Chain is back too

[Gailh]

That is good news. Thanks for posting this.

The Grand Prix on the Beeb just wouldn't be the same without The Chain

Gail

[nodmod]

Glad to see F1 back where it belongs on the BBC and great news that The Chain will be the intro music