Posted by cricket-Angel Tucker (U3382697) on Friday, 16th January 2015
New year; new thread.
And to start off The Beeb has lost trust in Top Gear.
I wonder if 2015 will be it's last year ...
"The Beeb has lost trust in Top Gear".
According to the programmes Executive Producer. There was no official statement in that article that the ´óÏó´«Ã½ agree.
However, its never a good sign when the Executive Producer of a programme throws the network who pays the bills under the bus before the new series even starts.
I`ve been a big fan of TG for years, but the last few series have been a bit desperate.
Now its just a gloryfied cartoon of itself and very forced.
Bit of a shame.
Jumped the caravan over the shark?
I can't see the ´óÏó´«Ã½ wanting to break its association with Top Gear - But I imagine they would like a less troubled year.
In advance of the new series of 10 episodes, there is a Red Button broadcast, on satellite and cable only.
'An Evening With Top Gear'
Sunday, 17 January 2015
21:00
Red Button (Satellite and Cable)
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May exclusively preview the forthcoming new series of Top Gear in front of a studio audience and online fans from around the world at a special event in London.
(This programme may contain some adult humour.)
iPlayer is indicating that "This programme will be available shortly after broadcast"
Also it is possible it will be streamed live here...
May be a laugh.
im sure the bbc don't want a less troubled year...
the more controversy over tg the better as far as the bbc is concerned...
and im sure they orchestrate some of it...
, in reply to message 6.
Posted by puppydogeyes (U14659366) on Saturday, 17th January 2015
10 Episodes this series???
Great stuff,
, in reply to message 6.
Posted by cricket-Angel Tucker (U3382697) on Saturday, 17th January 2015
Cool
just checked on sky epg...seems to last for seven hours...going to be a long evening...
add to cancel last tango to record it....
Probably being repeated on a loop after the first showing, the programme page linked above indicates it lasts 45 minutes.
Anyway, green ink ready haters.
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Posted by puppydogeyes (U14659366) on Sunday, 25th January 2015
A certain poster is ready for a feature on pedestrians.
At the bus stop.
Another series where I'll be fast forwarding through the supercar section due to the editor's/director's wish to show less car and more 'fancy' choppy camerawork and things that aren't the car. I can not remember the last time I actually bothered watching the supercar section as it is more fancy camerawork than car.
Must admit I only watched because of the mention of my beloved St Petersburg... it was ok, if a bit flat. They should have put Clarkson on the bike - would have been more entertaining. The Stig bit was tedious.
All in all, not a great star for the new series.
*start*
A silly race with silly vehicles. We all know a Honda C90 scooter would have beaten them all easily with time to spare.
, in reply to message 17.
Posted by counterblast (U14258320) on Sunday, 25th January 2015
Simply refuse to believe that Ed Sheran had never driven before. Impossible. My first driving lesson was so bad, I couldn't even go 100 metres down the road. And that was with joint controls and an instructor.
, in reply to message 17.
Posted by zen cat chmeifyoucan (U14877400) on Sunday, 25th January 2015
A silly race with silly vehicles. We all know a Honda C90 scooter would have beaten them all easily with time to spare.Ìý
That's what they said - the race proved nothing. It was just a bit of fun.
Can't agree about the Lambo - although I'd have liked to have seen the other colours, as the green not to my taste.
10 episodes, which is good news.
Great hour of entertainment on a Sunday evening. Nice to have Top Gear back.
The Huracan in green is not the most appealing colour, the whites and greys are better colours but it's a lovely car. They have to shift numbers so Lamborghini do the special limited edition cars that are outrageous, but they have to play safe on the designs that have to shift larger numbers.
Good start to the new series.
, in reply to message 18.
Posted by Seasick Stevie (U14284749) on Sunday, 25th January 2015
Don't know if it's the same 'reasonably priced car' as usual, but JC mentioned it was an automatic.
Must admit I only watched because of the mention of my beloved St Petersburg... it was ok, if a bit flat. They should have put Clarkson on the bike - would have been more entertaining. The Stig bit was tedious.
All in all, not a great star for the new series.Ìý
The mixture as before.....zzzzzzzz.
And Ed who?
Same old same old.....
Maybe 20 mins worth of content, if that, the rest just bored me...which most of, I fast forward.
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Posted by Seasick Stevie (U14284749) on Monday, 26th January 2015
Haven't watched it much for a while, but thought it was pretty good last night.
Not sure we need quite so many references to 'gentleman's privates' though.
When they first showed the bike I said to my daughter, "that's going to get wrecked".
Who on earth...??? I wouldn't ride one in London, let alone in a citly with flush fitting train tracks. That way madness lies. Anyway, for fun, a wrecked £400 rear derailleur, signed by Richard Hammond, on Ebay, may do some good for charity.
On the design side I do agree with Hammond on the Huracan though, as SAB said, the Limited Editions is where the fun lies, especially with the RWD versions.
Yes, Seasick Steve, the Astra was an auto which they have used before for the "non" drivers, as they did with the Liana before. I wouldn't mind if they dropped the SIARPC. It's either someone quite dull (Sheeran) or someone trying to sell something (Cruise).
I wouldn't mind if they dropped the SIARPC. It's either someone quite dull (Sheeran) or someone trying to sell something (Cruise).Ìý
Problem is, for anyone other than the pro-zealots, the whole thing has become dull. Clarkson can barely stay awake, May is going thru' the motions, Hammond bears the near-hysterical rictus of a man who can sense that his number's very nearly up . They'll keep flogging it - even a dead horse can generate cash. But it's run out of steam, run out of ideas, run out of any sense of fun or non-contrived enthusiasm.
Time was, it was like eavesdropping on a bunch of lads who were just having a great time. It's long since felt like a trio of middle-aged presenters who turn up for the salary, then go home.
You are right but it seems they are scared to change a very tired format. I watch it hoping to see something different, like even a car, I can relate to. So what did we get last night?
A supercar that costs the price of a house, a Renault Twizy which they have reviewed before.....and a bike and hovercraft.
Right, thanks TG.
, in reply to message 27.
Posted by cricket-Angel Tucker (U3382697) on Monday, 26th January 2015
When do they ever do cars you can relate to? That's not what Top Gear is about!
, in reply to message 26.
Posted by billy_bumble (U14467942) on Monday, 26th January 2015
I wouldn't mind if they dropped the SIARPC. It's either someone quite dull (Sheeran) or someone trying to sell something (Cruise).Ìý
Problem is, for anyone other than the pro-zealots, the whole thing has become dull. Clarkson can barely stay awake, May is going thru' the motions, Hammond bears the near-hysterical rictus of a man who can sense that his number's very nearly up . They'll keep flogging it - even a dead horse can generate cash. But it's run out of steam, run out of ideas, run out of any sense of fun or non-contrived enthusiasm.
Time was, it was like eavesdropping on a bunch of lads who were just having a great time. It's long since felt like a trio of middle-aged presenters who turn up for the salary, then go home.Ìý
Very neatly summed up
The Chilean flag lapel pins were a nice touch.
And Ed who?Ìý
I fondly remember the days I still got to think this when I saw Ed "ubiquitous" Sheeran on telly.
You are right but it seems they are scared to change a very tired format. I watch it hoping to see something different, like even a car, I can relate to. So what did we get last night?
A supercar that costs the price of a house, a Renault Twizy which they have reviewed before.....and a bike and hovercraft.
Right, thanks TG.Ìý
But you still watch it.
A viewer is a viewer, so thanks for keeping the ratings up.
You are right but it seems they are scared to change a very tired format. I watch it hoping to see something different, like even a car, I can relate to. So what did we get last night?
A supercar that costs the price of a house, a Renault Twizy which they have reviewed before.....and a bike and hovercraft.
Right, thanks TG.Ìý
But you still watch it.
A viewer is a viewer, so thanks for keeping the ratings up.Ìý
Unless they're on the BARB panel, whether they watch it or not will make absolutely no difference at all to the ratings.
And Ed Who?
Ìý
I always wondered what the Doctor's given name was.
You are right but it seems they are scared to change a very tired format. I watch it hoping to see something different, like even a car, I can relate to. So what did we get last night?
A supercar that costs the price of a house, a Renault Twizy which they have reviewed before.....and a bike and hovercraft.
Right, thanks TG.Ìý
But you still watch it.
A viewer is a viewer, so thanks for keeping the ratings up.Ìý
The people that didn't like yesterday's episode have a second chance to watch it again tonight at 7:00pm on ´óÏó´«Ã½2.
Why, have they taken out all the boring bits?
Episode 2.
Clarksons preoccupation of all things German continues this Sunday as he drives yet another BMW. Has he got no imagination? There are other makes available that are as good if not better than BMW.
If they are that good, how come he has never owned one?
I actually fell asleep during this episode. I will keep watching the series though because I am a petrol head but I really wish there was more variety. I don't expect any more from this same old format anymore though. That's a pity but flogging old horses is what people want it seems.
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Posted by billy_bumble (U14467942) on Monday, 2nd February 2015
I actually fell asleep during this episode. I will keep watching the series though because I am a petrol head but I really wish there was more variety. I don't expect any more from this same old format anymore though. That's a pity but flogging old horses is what people want it seems.Ìý
I too watch TG in Pavlovian fashion
But I did find this episode a little better than most - and I was totally impressed by the Bentley
The Aussie stuff went on to long.
if I hadn't watched it live, on the computer at the same time, I would have skipped past 90% of it.
I actually fell asleep during this episode. I will keep watching the series though because I am a petrol head but I really wish there was more variety. I don't expect any more from this same old format anymore though. That's a pity but flogging old horses is what people want it seems.Ìý
If the horse continues to lay golden eggs then it will be flogged.
Some episodes are better than others.
Any chance Top gear could hire cameramen who can hold focus, keep the camera steady and level, doesn't have blurred stuff in the front of shot and an editor who hasn't got ADHD and has to cut every few seconds, have blurred artificial whip-pan shot transitions.
It's getting so annoying I just might stop watching which would be a shame as I like the 'content'.
Apart from the supercar reviews that have everything I mentioned above which is why i record the show and fast forward through that bit.
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Posted by Edward Taylor (U15023356) on Saturday, 7th February 2015
The TG team put forward the idea that because their cars have better brakes they should be allowed to drive faster.
This sounds like flawed logic but where to begin?
Perhaps, if the ´óÏó´«Ã½ wants to put forward that idea, it should have a proper debate where all arguments can be considered - not simply spout one-sided pseudoscientific propaganda like this.
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Posted by cricket-Angel Tucker (U3382697) on Saturday, 7th February 2015
one-sided pseudoscientific propaganda like this.Ìý
With the greatest respect to the Top Gear team - propaganda for whom? The Grumpy Old Men's club?
it seems very logical to me...
I suppose youd want a man with a red flag to walk in front of every car so that theyd travel no faster than walking pace....
Oh dear oh dear. Tonight's TG on 6th Feb 2015 must go down as the worst one I have ever seen.
Comedy ambulances? Rubbish and embarrassing.
What have you done to this once proud show ´óÏó´«Ã½? Hang your heads in shame.
Oh dear oh dear. Tonight's TG on 6th Feb 2015 must go down as the worst one I have ever seen.
Comedy ambulances? Rubbish and embarrassing.
What have you done to this once proud show ´óÏó´«Ã½? Hang your heads in shame. Ìý
I meant 8th Feb. Of course.
I agee, what utter tosh and a complete waste of time.
Embarrassing, actually.
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Posted by cricket-Angel Tucker (U3382697) on Sunday, 8th February 2015
Once proud show? When was that?
This was good fun. I enjoyed it.
I agree going to stop watching TG nothing about cars
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