[Other Sport] Snooker Commentators

[Barry Izbak]

I love watching the snooker on TV and enjoyed attending my first "live" tournament when I went to Ally Pally for the Masters last January.

But last night I had to turn over from the game on BBC4 to the other table on the I-Player because I couldn't bear to listen to Shaun Murphy incessant talking all the way through the match. I forgot there was a co-commentator for a while until eventually Stephen Hendry managed to get a word in. The pair commentating on Michael Holt's match were so much quieter.

At Ally Pally I gave up with my in ear radio when Murphy came on. And I wasn't the only one I noticed.

I remember hearing John Motson describing the difference between being a Radio commentator to one working on TV - when everyone can see what is happening so no need to talk so much. I wish someone at the BBC would have a word with Murphy, and maybe play him that piece of Motty wisdom.

I enjoy watching him play - primarily because that means he won't be on commentary.

 

[Titanic]

WHERE'S THE CUE BALL GOING??

#ffs

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

The Beeb have gone for quite a lot of current players, in the tournament, who by their nature are less experienced broadcasters and more focused on their snooker career than improving broadcasting skills.

In general, the Richie Benaud quote about only saying something which adds to the viewer experience should be nailed to their bradcasting console