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Rosenthal was named Royal Television Society Sports Presenter of the Year in [[1997]] and [[1999]]. |
Rosenthal was named Royal Television Society Sports Presenter of the Year in [[1997]] and [[1999]]. |
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In October [[2005]] it was announced that [[Steve Rider]] had been recruited by [[ITV]] from [[BBC]] Sport, to assume Rosenthal's former role for the [[2006]] Formula One season. Rosenthal will instead become the new 'face' of ITV Champions League football coverage, as well as their boxing output. |
In October [[2005]] it was announced that [[Steve Rider]] had been recruited by [[ITV]] from [[BBC]] Sport, to assume Rosenthal's former role for the [[2006]] Formula One season. Rosenthal will instead become the new 'face' of ITV Champions League football coverage, as well as their boxing output. He left by saying: "Covering Formula One has been an amazing time for me and I've really enjoyed the sport, but I don't think I ever made a secret of the fact that football is my first love." |
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Initially unpopular with motorsport fans, Rosenthal grew into his role as ITV F1 anchor, and gained popularity with his direct questioning of leading figures in the sport. His mastery of the well prepared cliche is something few other presenters can match. |
Initially unpopular with motorsport fans, Rosenthal grew into his role as ITV F1 anchor, and gained popularity with his direct questioning of leading figures in the sport. His mastery of the well prepared cliche is something few other presenters can match. |
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Revision as of 14:56, 12 August 2006
Jim Rosenthal is a well known Jewish sports presenter on British television.
In 1997 Rosenthal became the host of ITV's Formula One coverage. In addition to his motorsport duties Rosenthal has also presented coverage of The Olympics, rugby, football and boxing.
Rosenthal was named Royal Television Society Sports Presenter of the Year in 1997 and 1999.
In October 2005 it was announced that Steve Rider had been recruited by ITV from BBC Sport, to assume Rosenthal's former role for the 2006 Formula One season. Rosenthal will instead become the new 'face' of ITV Champions League football coverage, as well as their boxing output. He left by saying: "Covering Formula One has been an amazing time for me and I've really enjoyed the sport, but I don't think I ever made a secret of the fact that football is my first love."
Initially unpopular with motorsport fans, Rosenthal grew into his role as ITV F1 anchor, and gained popularity with his direct questioning of leading figures in the sport. His mastery of the well prepared cliche is something few other presenters can match.
As a child growing up in Oxford he attended Magdalen College School.