Setanta in 2008 [Archive] - BTCC

cxx666

6th Oct 2007, 07:41 PM

Hi, I know it may be a little early to say, but will BTCC be shown on setanta in 2008? I only ask this because we are considering getting Setanta on freeview in my house, and don't want to go and buy the box only to find out it will not be shown next year.

Also does anyone know if it is shown on setanta 1, or is it setanta 2? because I'm less liekyl to want to buy it if its shown on S2 half of the time

And please no complaining about the price, I'm well aware it only costs ?10 a month

laurat

6th Oct 2007, 07:54 PM

Hi cx666, I have to be honest and say I have no idea whether the BTCC will be shown on Setanta for the 2008 season...I have plans to wait til at least round February time until it is confirmed, which may be earlier or later...but I won't be subscribing until I know as it will be the only thing I'll be watching on it!
But it is up to you...if you'll be watching other sport on it then, I'd say go for it!

dannybo

6th Oct 2007, 11:54 PM

There is no way of knowing at this time, as far as Im aware.

McKendrick

7th Oct 2007, 12:50 AM

Id say it probably will be. Sometimes it is on 2 tho depends what sport is on that weekend. Its an awesome channel, so much you can watch on there...go get it!!

laurat

7th Oct 2007, 01:05 PM

does anyone know whether you can subscrive for a month and then cancel it after that month...just waondering cos I wouldnt mind ordering it for thr ?10 for next sunday then cancelling it afterwards

dannybo

7th Oct 2007, 01:41 PM

does anyone know whether you can subscrive for a month and then cancel it after that month...just waondering cos I wouldnt mind ordering it for thr ?10 for next sunday then cancelling it afterwards
I should say there is a minimum contract tbh. Probably three months or more?

McKendrick

7th Oct 2007, 02:24 PM

does anyone know whether you can subscrive for a month and then cancel it after that month...just waondering cos I wouldnt mind ordering it for thr ?10 for next sunday then cancelling it afterwards

There is no contract you can cancel when ever you want but you have to give 30days notice!!

cos

7th Oct 2007, 02:26 PM

I should say there is a minimum contract tbh. Probably three months or more?

Min contract is 2 months.

laurat

7th Oct 2007, 03:15 PM

Min contract is 2 months.
ah pants...thought there was going to be a catch somewhere

wvm

8th Oct 2007, 10:33 PM

Min contract is 2 months.

There is no minimum contract. As long as you give 30 days notice you can cancel at any time.

Frantic

8th Oct 2007, 11:29 PM

I should say there is a minimum contract tbh. Probably three months or more?
you have to have it 30 days min. trouble is you also get charged ?10 connection fee, so its a expensive do. trouble is i get it free noww on the package i have so i wasted a bit of money.

dannybo

8th Oct 2007, 11:35 PM

you have to have it 30 days min. trouble is you also get charged ?10 connection fee, so its a expensive do. trouble is i get it free noww on the package i have so i wasted a bit of money.
Keep it under your hat, but I get it free on my chipped NTL/Virgin media box.:D

btccbryn

9th Oct 2007, 10:08 AM

cat out the bag comes to mind danny lol its worth thinking about hey maybe works out cheaper if you get the next package up on cable then you get more chanels and setanta just a thought.

pistonbroke

9th Oct 2007, 06:30 PM

I thought ITV were showing this weekends racing, on ITV4 and ITV3 I think.

As long as you have freeview there is no extra charge

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wannahunt

9th Oct 2007, 07:59 PM

Just a word of warning regarding setanta via freeview.

You need a box with a card slot, even then it needs to be a specific type of box as most are incompatable.

Even then setanta via freeview only starts at midday everyday where as if you get it via cable or satelite it's 24-7.

Oh yeah and it's live on itv4 from 12.30 this sunday switching to itv1 for the final race plus the usual re-runs of 1 and 2.

Editor1

9th Oct 2007, 08:22 PM

I thought ITV were showing this weekends racing, on ITV4 and ITV3 I think.

As long as you have freeview there is no extra charge

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Not quite: ITV4 then ITV1.

See this link http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=743&month=0&year=2007&form=&searchterm=

Plus you can always view the transmission times in the TV timetable in the Calendar section of this site.

Thanks
Editor1

laurat

12th Oct 2007, 12:58 PM

right okey dokey think i'll just stick to itv channels then!!
am getting a little confused...is the BTCC on all day on Setanta or am i getting wires crossed here?

Freddie

12th Oct 2007, 01:33 PM

Think you will find that Setanta show the whole day. Like Motors last year. So you get to see the support races too.
ITV only show the BTCC on Sunday then show some of the other races in the small hours.

wannahunt

12th Oct 2007, 03:43 PM

Does anybody know why setanta only starts at 12 midday via freeview?

laurat

12th Oct 2007, 04:33 PM

Does anybody know why setanta only starts at 12 midday via freeview?
dont know...want to try and find the tv guide for the people who have have paid the ?10 per month cos am thinking of doing this now!!!

Gracer

13th Oct 2007, 05:02 PM

I have bought freeview/setanta in the box ?10 a month etc etc ......but i am gutted because it doesnt start until 12.00pm tomorrow and I wanted to watch the support races :( :(

wannahunt

13th Oct 2007, 05:14 PM

I e-mailed Setanta over the lack of 24-7 via freeview and they said it's due to channel sharing that they can only transmit on freeview between those times.
They share the frequency with some shopping rubbish !!

laurat

13th Oct 2007, 05:23 PM

BTCCROCKS

13th Oct 2007, 05:26 PM

well am not bothering with setanta for tomorrow now...sticking to ITV! rang setanta and it is going to cost me for 2 months as this is the minimum plus a one off connection charge of ?10 so it's going to cost be about ?30-40 for the sake of 6hrs cos the BTCC was the only thing i wanted it for...what a damn swindle...they never say this in their adverts do they!

I'm not sure you've noticed this, but on the Main Headlines section, ITV are apparentley letting viewers watch the races online for free. That's what i've seen, but i could be wrong

laurat

13th Oct 2007, 05:29 PM

I'm not sure you've noticed this, but on the Main Headlines section, ITV are apparentley letting viewers watch the races online for free. That's what i've seen, but i could be wrong
but isn't it just the same races as is on tv!????
itv4 from 12.30pm-2pm and then itv1 from 3:30pm til 5:00pm!!!

BTCCROCKS

13th Oct 2007, 05:40 PM

but isn't it just the same races as is on tv!????
itv4 from 12.30pm-2pm and then itv1 from 3:30pm til 5:00pm!!!

Erm yeah true i suppose. At least you know not to trust me for advice now ;)

laurat

13th Oct 2007, 06:09 PM

Erm yeah true i suppose. At least you know not to trust me for advice now ;)
no no dont be silly..it could well have been different time slots or the full day, I wasnt to know...thanks anyway

MB1

13th Oct 2007, 07:59 PM

laurat

13th Oct 2007, 08:05 PM

If you want to watch all of the support races etc next year, and assuming its still on Setanta, the best thing to do is get FreeSat - basically, ?150 for a satellite dish, and a sky box but no contract. Then you subscribe to Setanta, and you have 8 channels!!! ;)
oh thanks for that MB1...I'll bear that in mind! I've already got Sky though so what i was going to do was subscribe to setanta from march til oct which is 8 months, so ?80 in all and then in oct give my 30 days cancellation notice and it'll will end in nov