Man of Kent 5,923 Report post Posted April 1 Highlights of the 1978, 1985, 1996, 2003 and 2016 finals this Saturday https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000h4gv Also on red button in case you miss it https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0071xf7/broadcasts/upcoming On Sunday there’s a repeat of Rugby League’s Legendary Watersplash Final (poor lad) on BBC2, also at 1.15pm https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b3g9q1 1 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 562 Report post Posted April 1 I thought 2005 was better than 2003 and I’d rather see that one again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,091 Report post Posted April 1 Weekend. Sorted. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hallucinating Goose 1,798 Report post Posted April 1 Brilliant! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S 831 Report post Posted April 1 1996 was a great game. Robbie Paul running the show. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 5,923 Report post Posted April 1 2 hours ago, Futtocks said: Weekend. Sorted. This and the Virtual Grand National is a semblance of a sporting fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meast 1,321 Report post Posted April 1 This can't be right surely? The BBC hates RL and has some agenda against it doesn't it? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,871 Report post Posted April 2 Mark Champman is a great presenter (by BBC standards), does anyone know if he’s actually a RL fan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cumbrian Fanatic 1,053 Report post Posted April 2 17 minutes ago, Eddie said: Mark Champman is a great presenter (by BBC standards), does anyone know if he’s actually a RL fan? I'd always assumed he was because of his presenting style. According to his Wiki page he's an Hull FC fan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Chapman_(broadcaster) 1 Quote 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,091 Report post Posted April 4 On 02/04/2020 at 07:08, Eddie said: Mark Champman is a great presenter (by BBC standards), does anyone know if he’s actually a RL fan? I think he's primarily a Football fan, but also got into RL while studying at the University of Hull. He certainly enjoys the game. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,091 Report post Posted April 4 3 minutes ago, Futtocks said: I think he's primarily a Football fan, but also got into RL while studying at the University of Hull. He certainly enjoys the game. BTW, he's currently interviewing Shaun Wane on BBC Radio 5 (for iPlayer users, the interview started at about 12:45pm). Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,091 Report post Posted April 4 Here we go... Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazzzz65 158 Report post Posted April 4 I went to all those finals The Wigan v Hull was the best in my opinion. Also in reply to another thread. Whatever happened to Mornflake Oats and John Bull beer kits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnyia 1,230 Report post Posted April 4 That warm feeling of hearing Ray French's voice! Saturday afternoons as a kid! Same when I hear the football results! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,391 Report post Posted April 4 I really like those traditional tops . Smart and striking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnyia 1,230 Report post Posted April 4 And the scoring team kicks off in this game, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,091 Report post Posted April 4 I bet Nathan Graham's skipping this bit of the programme... Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnyia 1,230 Report post Posted April 4 Amazing seeing the crowd and atmosphere! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 562 Report post Posted April 4 This is how I view Cup Final day. Bright sunshine, packed crowd and a spectacle. What we have now is a shadow of the Challenge Cup. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 3,877 Report post Posted April 4 8 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: This is how I view Cup Final day. Bright sunshine, packed crowd and a spectacle. What we have now is a shadow of the Challenge Cup. Probably because new Wembley is about 3 times as tall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 8,873 Report post Posted April 4 Bradford weren't half a big, powerful team. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,391 Report post Posted April 4 Worth watching just to see Brett Kenny 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnyia 1,230 Report post Posted April 4 The difference in atmosphere between the last two games is amazing, is that the difference between all seater stadium and standing? I've no idea! Maybe the BBC don't film the crowd as much now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 562 Report post Posted April 4 From memory, this Warrington v Hull game was all over till Gidley went off with an eye injury. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,091 Report post Posted April 4 9 minutes ago, barnyia said: The difference in atmosphere between the last two games is amazing, is that the difference between all seater stadium and standing? I've no idea! Maybe the BBC don't film the crowd as much now? It is as much to do with the ambient sound recording as where the cameras point. Sound can make a huge difference to the perceived atmosphere. A great set of finals, topped off with a tribute to Frank Myler. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
