Working for the BBC (behind the scenes)

Hope you guys enjoy a week with me in Ireland, behinds the scenes with the BBC. A glimpse at some of the racing, and returning to the corner again a year later.
Chapters:
00:00 - Start of the video
00:04 - Intro
00:13 - On the way
07:46 - Returning to the crash corner
13:19 - Saturday race day

[@AGG299]

Don't be listening to any of the bell ends as a racing fan you bring to the commentary a mega riders view and listening to you describe what we ain't got a clue about is mega. You will know when its time to retire and no one else grrrrrrr I can't wait to see you back out there.

[@davegreenslade4539]

Spot on well said 👍

[@user-ot4yv7go7n]

It's great 2 hear u describing how u feel about missing the NW200 this year! I for 1 are Totally behind u Lee with ur passion & Love 4 the Sport even after setbacks! Don't Listen 2 people who don't really know or consider ur feelings! It's up 2u when u Want 2 retire! I'm From Fermanagh & used 2 b part of the Late Richard Brittons Race Team, so I know the way u guys think! Get well soon! Miss u General Lee! ❤

[@AndyWise-ig8ek]

Lee, you were amazing, so natural when you were sparring with Keith and Stavros. Brilliant😊

[@Nick-Emery]

You were by far the best commentator at the North West

[@ernstqueller]

Gutted you wasn't riding, but your commentry and banter with Keith and Stavros was fantastic!! Well done

[@colindowd3892]

Lee, like I have told you and messaged you before, you are as many people have said a breath of fresh air in or out of the commentary box. Like Mc Pint, you're a no BS. Call it as you see it, man. Its got to be unsettling going back but don't let the memories mess with your head you. Having come through my own physical and mental battle. Now, facing another battle with cancer, I watch your vlogs, and it gives me the strength to fight . I've followed bike racing since the age of 12 and the TT especially, l am now 71 and intend to get back on my bike as soon as medical conditions allow. So stay strong heal well keep doing what you do best. Earning a living to keep Niel in Mc Donald's breakfast wraps. God bless Ireland.

[@russbrockwell]

Gutted you won’t be back riding the TT but glad you’re in the comms box. You are a breath of fresh air and we are lucky to get to hear you more mate. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Look forward to seeing you there next year Lee .

[@andyh1917]

Cracking vlog Lee (& Christie). Thanks for taking us behind the scenes at the NW200. I really enjoyed your input & knowledge during the commentary. So much had been already been said in the comments but honestly Lee, us genuine fans are all behind you & want you back on a bike when your fully healed.. Keep strong as always mate & look foward to the TT commentary. All the best 👊🏻

[@IansOddInterests]

Fabulous job at the NW200 commentating.. I was there all week and any time you were on air was fantastic… couldn’t believe it when you were off air and we had a woman expert who’s contribution was talking about how often the men went to the toilets before a race. You have a career as a commentator no doubt. But you have so much to give on the track yet.

[@ironzombi]

Commentary definitely something you should do more of, really enjoyed the knowledge you brought to the races.

[@ManxAndy]

Evening Lee….sorry to hear you won’t be doing the TT….but looking forward to you on the microphone again….👍👌🇮🇲 ps .great to see Keith and Steve acting like kids…even though they are both pensioners….lol 👍😂

[@andrewmckinney9492]

Looking forward to watching you race at the NW200 next year Lee. I thought your knowledge, insight & humour really added to the punditry this year. You’re a man of many talents!

[@Billy4fr]

The whole NW200 coverage was amazing this year. Great fun, great racing and just so easy to watch and listen to. You 3 in the box where the epicentre for sure but well supported by the quiet guy in the pits. Watched it wall to wall on Wednesday and Saturday so thanks to the team. I got Steves Parish's autograph when I was 12 in 1979 in the pits so its really nice to see that he's a bit more fun now lol

[@TheGoldenPig.]

Your commentry elevated an already good production to something really great. Finally something worth paying the licence fee for! Top job!

[@usernameenabled]

Hey Lee, your content is always great mate. Your always so honest and up front and interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing you racing again soon.

[@tony182bikes]

You have the gift of the gab Lee and a wonderful natural Irish wit so keep up the great work mate. What’s next … Deejaying? PS: Christie looks like a million dollars ❤

[@carlo6004]

Great addition to the comms team. Current rider with up to the minute knowledge of what's going on. Loved it

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

Ignore the trolls who say quit. The passion and drive to race bikes will tell you when to quit. Hope to see you on track sometime this year

[@oldgolfpunk]

It's not a case of quitting. It's a case of looking outside the box. For road racing, there are signs people ignore over all the years I've been in it. While the rider thinks its bad he misses the biggest race. He does not look at it like this minor accident maybe what saves his life from the big one.... It's happend to a seriously high percentage of road racers who had minor offs. But did all to get back to racing.. only for them to pass soon after..

[@smac4749]

Mate, as long as you have the heart and desire to carry on racing then there's no reason to stop. You're a better rider now than you've ever been (same talent but bags more experience), anyone saying you should stop is simply a troll looking for a reaction. Great job on commentary with Keith & Stavros but looking forward to seeing you back in your natural habitat sooner rather than later! All the best 🙂

[@hughpaynes754]

Mate you were unbelievable commentary, genuinely, I was on a 7.5hour bus journey in Vietnam as I’m backpacking atm and your good craic and knowledgeable insight into the current riders and racing at the northwest was incredibly interesting and you fit in really well with the bbc crew! Cheers for making that sweat box of a bus journey fly by!

[@stevenwilliams-mp5wo]

Hi Lee watched all the NW200 and your commentary with your riders perspective was invaluable great detail so thanks and ive been watching motorcycle racing since 1975

[@user-wu2hw5cm2l]

Keep going Lee.you,Keith and Stavros doing the commentary was great.So funny and you really nailed it. Please ignore the trolls,look at John Mcguiness.He does want he wants and enjoys his racing.

[@bingwalker5024]

Your commentary at the NW200 was a breath of fresh air 👌 well done dude , if I hear the rail track crossing at Imatra once more 🙉,

[@jamesbaker4582]

You were by far the best commentator. There was a moment in practice where your knowledge came across really well when talking about the Honda's split throttle bodies on Dunlop's bike. You also made me laugh with the "inch shorter than Hickman" Do what you enjoy doing, be that racing or commentary

[@derrenmitchell]

Breath of fresh air to the commentary. Was like you had been doing it ages. Vlogs are great content as always. Look forward to more at the TT

[@user-pc2dz3bd3u]

Loved this video, behind the scenes are always interesting, whatever it is! Quick tip for next time you go to any airport with a broken leg, book the special assistance and it makes the trip through the airport far nicer and it's free!

[@phtumshk]

Them insta 360s are amazin not only does it make the selfie sticks invisible it made the whole roof of the car invisible too!

[@tefer1982]

Great to see you doing work on the races in a commentary perspective Lee, good to have recent riders giving their view, obviously you'd rather be on the bike but this has to be the next best thing. Keep up the great work on the channel and wider afield.

[@pupster73]

Your a natural mate, loved the banter with Stavros and Heuwen. I know you'd rather be racing but shit happens and fortunately your here and still in the paddock. Whatever happens you bring so much to the sport and long may it continue. Topman

[@stewy62]

You were great Lee on the commentary, well done, look forward to seeing you back on t(e bike when your leg has fully healed. Don’t rush it !

[@robg9379]

Brilliant Vlog Lee, really enjoyed the insight & of course your commentary on the BBC. Can't wait to see you back racing though. I've just booked a flight to go to my 1st TT, always wanted to go but money, work or something else got in the way! My 60th this year so I thought I've just got to do it.....can't wait now, just hope for good weather & safe, fast riding. I'll be there on the 04th & 05th, so hopefully see you there.

[@markclifton14]

It will be great to see you back racing Lee. Hope your leg heals quickly and you get back to see the rest of the season . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kylecunliffe3157]

Crazy when you see a live road at that speed and realise how close to obstacles you are when racing, crazy to think about crashing! ..big nuts plus skill👌

[@trevorwillis3950]

Positive energy for your healing 👍🏻 can't wait to see you back racing !!! 🏍️

[@lostsoul3723]

Your a very talented rider, there’s no reason for you to stop riding or racing. You’ve had your fair share of injuries but you seem to deal with them positively and as far as I can tell, the passion for racing is very much alive in you, hence keep going. Luckily, you have a talent for commentary and a likeable personality, so that keeps you in the mix whilst you heal up. I personally enjoy to watch you race, watch these videos and listen to what you have to say. Good luck to you.

[@rickhurlock]

Total RESPECT to ya dude, you do what ya gotta do🤘🤘🤘

[@upthereddevils]

Loved the commentary Lee,Greg to hear a bit more knowledge this year that those two old fogies haven’t got anymore 😀

[@user-sm1mx2qb5c]

Best wishes to you and all the family, on your continued recovery 🙌😊 You'll be back when its right for you. Until then we will enjoy your commentating and insights to our favourite sport. Take good care 😊🙌

[@liamato1]

Really enjoyed your input at the NW 200, and the banter between yourself SP and KH was great fun. Look forward to seeing you back on a bike. 💪👍

[@leighstirling7134]

Hey there, you were absolutely fab at the nw. I tooted the horn at you on Thursday evening and got a lovely wave... thank you... you made my day.

[@liamevans4124]

I watched all the NW race day coverage Lee and your commentary was bang on. Was refreshing to hear a modern riders input, you definitely have a future with punditry

[@robertroddy8925]

We thought you knocked it out the park on the commentary, breath of fresh air for the bbc. Go win some more races Lee but when you hang up the leathers definitely start a second career doing this. Think Gary linker he ain’t done bad doing it 👍🏼

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Boy I hope none of my comments caused you any distress, if so I would like to offer my sincere apology. I believe most would agree your personality is a great asset today and whatever tomorrow holds for you.

[@raycarter6037]

You did yourself and everyone proud, loved watching and listening to your views along with Keith and Stavros 👏👏👏👏

[@tinniswood2577]

Great job, hope we hear more of you in the commentary box/grid. Breath of fresh knowledgeable air!

[@mattmid7012]

Loved what you brought to the commentary. Some great insight into what was going on live during the race.

[@ciaranfitzgerald2491]

Fair play Lee, fantastic commentary on the Northwest 👏👏 Great craic and great insight and analysis!

[@TheAlexwilson93]

You were awesome at the commentary Lee it was such good fun listening to you guys throughout the day. Keep up the vlogging and can’t wait to see you back on a bike!

[@smith4010]

Looking forward to seeing you back on the bike. Much respect to you.

[@stephaniecoulshaw9288]

Wow, the behind the scenes video from the grid etc were great! Well done 👍

[@patrickpalma2104]

From the U.S! hope for a speedy recovery !! Bummed to not be able to watch you race the mountain course this year.

[@dalecroll7871]

good to see your lads helping out Paul

[@Hemlck]

I thought you were brilliant on the BBC…you had great insight and really made the coverage much more watchable.👍

[@petertaylor5704]

Really enjoyed the coverage of the NW, you added a lot to that. But, I hope it's a long time before I hear you commentating on it again! All the best with the recovery and hope to see you back on the bike soon.

[@davidhitchin83]

Often, people who criticize your life are the same people that don't know the price you paid to get where you are today. Stay strong and be proud.

[@Ripper_CQ]

I know you'd far rather be riding at the NW but you did a wicked job on the commentary dude. Superb chemistry with Huewen and Stavros ❤

[@jdahack7367]

Nice vid Lee. I listened to you with the two old geezers and you were really good. You were insightful, knowledgeable and entertaining. You came across really well. Hope you are getting better. All the best.

[@PaulJohnson257]

Brilliant job Lee, great video, your a man of many talents

[@iancandler5446]

You brought your knowledge and humour to the commentating Lee, I loved it, made the whole thing even more enjoyable even if i did miss seeing your duelling on the track.

[@davidbaxter600]

some of the absolute best commentary at the North West I have ever heard. Even better than Liam Beckett without the translation

[@markfisher2808]

Keep up the great work lee see you soon back on track .👍🏻🏍

[@MrCatcracker]

Great Job Lee, you are a class act.

[@hanzkoenig]

Lee, big fan, great to see you commenting the TT, you're natural and screw the naysayers! Next year you'll be back racing, you know it, we know it, so all the best to you and your fam!

[@angelo_af]

I have ADHD. One of my issues is called rejection sensitive dysphoria. I take rejection very badly... Like a physical assault. It's weird. Im not saying that is your bag, but do know some of us take negative talk really hard. Some just shrug it off, even encourage it. You're a good man, and I really like your media presence.

[@brianboys9015]

Love the behind the scenes vibe

[@russellweaver7626]

I really enjoyed your hearing you alongside the other commentators Lee. Its good to hear commentary from riders who have very recently taken part in the races themselves & can add technical comments about braking & gearing etc. Well done mate!

[@bernardoberner4]

Loved every second of listening to you, Keith and the other guy(forgot his name😅)

[@01danielreid]

Really good job working with the BBC Lee! Your insight was invaluable, being able to describe what the riders are thinking and feeling. You didn’t come across nervous either. Hope to see you back on track soon!

[@patricksmith6709]

Good job Lee can't wate to listen to you live at the tt thanks from packie from Boston

[@garethcouhig6055]

Interesting video,wish there was more,well done 👏👏👏.👍Manxman 🇮🇲

[@jimmymullen7825]

You did an absolute class job commentating at the NW200...breath of fresh air for sure...some of the things you were spotting on the they way the riders were racing the bikes was mega....well done Lee...........

[@jgsimons]

I thought you did very well with bbc. You brought good energy to the conversations and great insight.

[@spmc885]

Stay positive lad. These pillocks who try grind ya down from their sofa's can never do what you do. You are an amazing human and inspire the masses who don't smash the keyboards to voice their opinions. Keep er lit..!!

[@desichambers7556]

Your vlogs are always great to watch and your input at the NW200 was brilliant. I also have to say your stint on the TT podcast was class (Northern Ireland term for awesome) to watch too. Can't wait to see you racing again.

[@nigelbaldwin752]

Every thing that is sent to test us is a learning opportunity I find. A year after your NW accident and Lee has learnt to use indicators as he enters 'THE' corner, interesting. You were also going around the roundabouts the right way, impressive and proof all road racers no matter how good can learn new skills. 😃

[@davidthomson9170]

Hi Lee. Just landed on your channel. Must say although I follow bike racing and got all the chat about your crash, the clip on your title shots drew my breath away. It answered any questions big time. Saw 'the metalwork' on your vid. Sensible decisions mate even though you miss the TT fitness to ride again seems to be in your head 👍. Take it from me you can only go as fast as the injury heals ironic I know but your attitude is A++ you'll do it. If Hutchie can make it you will too. Liked the chat at the 200 would like to hear you and JWhitham esq in Comms at the TT. What a laugh. Stay strong. David

[@elliottclarkflowers6661]

3 comedians commenting on what they know and love ! It was bloody brilliant and a pleasure to watch ! Gutted for the TT for you but hope to hear you with the lads . Great Vlog once again 👍👍👍👍

[@GaryMytton]

Brilliant Lee great job and great content 👍👍👌

[@onhistiger]

you did an Amazing job, looking forward to meeting you at the TT 🤟🏻

[@user-xk4ho2qh5v]

Man a wish a wos seeing you at our first tt on the 7th of june bro sll the best in a speedy recovery cant wait tae see you race again

[@tonywaterhouse5291]

enjoyed the vlog, cant wait to see you back in action

[@apexslider1]

Enjoyed your commentary, great job diving into a new space.

[@MattP168]

Mega content Lee You’ll be back next year smashin it 👊👍

[@paulmessenger1006]

Mate. You were amazing in the commentry booth. I'd go so far to say you were the shining light. Great ifo and totally professional. You and Whit would be an awesome combo.

[@bikerboy7126]

Nice one Lee, thanks. 👍👍

[@stephenchapman8344]

You done a great job. Was there myself with factor 100 on 😂👍

[@iancharlton5530]

Another quality vlog yet again 💪👌

[@dankorolyk5917]

Great job and keep moving forward mate!

[@LyndonWilliams-jj7zx]

Lee your BBC work was absolutely brilliant. The banter your were having with Keith and Stavros was so funny, I was in stitches listening to you 3 guys. Defo got a future in bike racing commentary 👌👌👌

[@SuffolkZX]

Forget what the others say, I miss seeing you on a bike and look forward to seeing you on track some time soon.

[@thepictontwowheels7195]

Looking forward to seeing you back and at it next year Lee . All the very best , take your time to heal properly, and you will be back on the bike doing what you do best.👍

[@phillastin1855]

Lee, you talk well to the camera.. and you have current knowledge/ experience/ mates in racing … These opportunities are coming to you for a reason 🤩 I reckon you’ll be back racing soon, but if it doesn’t happen/ or you choose not to , you will have/ find , loads of opportunities in the thing you love …. that’s not a bad situation to be in .!!! I wouldn’t really dwell on the bad comments….. you know already from your friends and family what you are doing is great and that’s what’s important…. If you’re invited to Commentate/ Pundit for the BBC ? You’re doing something right 😎

[@kevinduffy1599]

Well done,excellent presentation, be good to see you back on a bike..

[@kellycunningham3997]

Your videos are amazing🎉❤

[@derekcrowe2886]

Me n the wife were there, I ended up,on the radio on bloody race day 😂, wife got me the trip for 50th. Was a class week and your commentary and knowledge was great. Met you a couple of times. I told you you were famous too 😁👍

[@itsnottheturbo]

Loved hearing you from the box

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome bud cheers 👍🏻

[@Scouserdeluxe]

Amazing blog, each one makes my day, you put a smile on an old blokes face all the time. Lee its your honesty and how you say it how it is that makes people watch these. Its the same with your commentating. Don’t listen to the tossers. You do what you want and you have so much left in the riding part of your career. Thats if your missus doesn’t kill you first🤣🤣.

[@timwadedah2292]

Keep it up the great work Lee, your insight in to the "back office" world of bike racing and all that goes with it, the high's and the low's. I for one would miss your "ramblings" as you call it.

[@rezhed]

You did a great job from what I saw - deffo a career after racing for you there 👍🏻

[@mikephelan563]

Good effort Lee in a difficult situation .