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Title: Top Gear
Post by: Nickbat on 22 November 2009, 18:15:14
Don't forget it's on at 9pm tonight!  :y
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: feeutfo on 22 November 2009, 18:16:52
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Don't forget it's on at 9pm tonight!  :y
cheers Nick, series link set long ago.... :y
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 November 2009, 18:30:59
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Don't forget it's on at 9pm tonight!  :y

I hope there are some climate destroying supercars involved...... ::) ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: albitz on 22 November 2009, 22:01:55
Possibly the most tedious episode yet. :(
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Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 22 November 2009, 22:03:50
Ditto, apart from the Audi/Chevy + Michael Sheen, total rubbish
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: tunnie on 22 November 2009, 22:04:58
not the best, but still far better than anything else on
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Andy B on 22 November 2009, 22:06:05
not had the chance to watch it yet .... some Sh1te TV has been on in t'other room!  ::)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Debs. on 22 November 2009, 22:08:22
T.G has become infantile lately. :'(
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 November 2009, 22:11:50
I thought it was excellent ;D ;D

http://dl.haymarket.streamuk.com/autocar/top-gear/top-gear-topgear-test.pdf
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: feeutfo on 22 November 2009, 22:12:09
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(
Haven't noticed it ever not being, when was it ever a mature factual programme? Its cars(or motors related) on telly. Be happy.  ;)
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Post by: Debs. on 22 November 2009, 22:16:25
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(
Haven't noticed it ever not being, when was it ever a mature factual programme? Its cars(or motors related) on telly. Be happy.  ;)

 :) Just that I found earlier-series episodes to have been much more engaging. :y
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Andy B on 22 November 2009, 22:16:41
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: cruisetopoland on 22 November 2009, 22:18:32
Now I have accepted its nothing to do with cars, its just the Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May show I find it more enjoyable!

Some great touches tonight though "like riding the Grand National on a lion" and pressing the speed "retard" button to contact Richard Hammond.

It is silly but tonight was, for the most part, excellent.

Just don't expect a car show  :y

Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Debs. on 22 November 2009, 22:19:51
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y

 :y I really enjoyed that too! :y
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: cruisetopoland on 22 November 2009, 22:20:03
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y

James May is the best presenter of the three and his current series is superb-especially that Scalextric one-great stuff  :y
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 November 2009, 22:23:18
At least the Hammerhead Eagle I-Thrust is a lot quicker than a Gwizz ;D ;D
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: tunnie on 22 November 2009, 22:24:28
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y

James May is the best presenter of the three and his current series is superb-especially that Scalextric one-great stuff  :y

I remember him when he use to write a column in 'Car' magazine!

Think TG was his big break, spawned some good series  :)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Andy B on 22 November 2009, 22:25:59
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James May is the best presenter of the three and his current series is superb-especially that Scalextric one-great stuff  :y

I groaned when James May fisrt started on TG ..... I'd seen a little of him on other car based programmes & wasn't too sure. I've not seen all of this series, but what I have seen have been brilliant!  :y  :y
He still needs a hair cut ..... that might be a bit of the kettle & pot though!  ;D   ;D
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: cruisetopoland on 22 November 2009, 22:28:58
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I preferred him at the start, before the makeovers, clothes, fake-gay stage and being more self important, but he is still better than the other two.

He approaches subjects on a more intellectual level and I share many of his views.  He was the only person ever to give the Perodua Kelisa a sensible review as a decent very cheap car, for example.

Wonder if I'll still like him after a few more years of fame and styling?

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y

James May is the best presenter of the three and his current series is superb-especially that Scalextric one-great stuff  :y

I remember him when he use to write a column in 'Car' magazine!

Think TG was his big break, spawned some good series  :)
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Post by: cruisetopoland on 22 November 2009, 22:36:19
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I preferred him at the start, before the makeovers, clothes, fake-gay stage and being more self important, but he is still better than the other two.

He approaches subjects on a more intellectual level and I share many of his views.  He was the only person ever to give the Perodua Kelisa a sensible review as a decent very cheap car, for example.

Wonder if I'll still like him after a few more years of fame and styling?

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y

James May is the best presenter of the three and his current series is superb-especially that Scalextric one-great stuff  :y

I remember him when he use to write a column in 'Car' magazine!

Think TG was his big break, spawned some good series  :)

Not sure what happened here-my bit was about preferring him at the start.....

Crazy laptop mice!!  :-[
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Andy B on 22 November 2009, 22:37:59
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I preferred him at the start, before the makeovers, clothes, fake-gay stage and being more self important, but he is still better than the other two.

He approaches subjects on a more intellectual level and I share many of his views.  He was the only person ever to give the Perodua Kelisa a sensible review as a decent very cheap car, for example.

Wonder if I'll still like him after a few more years of fame and styling?

I thought that was the point of it .....
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I ignored the first series of him and the wine buff ... Oz Clarke cos I thought it was more $h1te TV. but then I saw the series where they were looking for England's/Britain's best drink. I thoiught it was brilliant. Even Oz was funny.  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: cruisetopoland on 22 November 2009, 22:44:39
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I preferred him at the start, before the makeovers, clothes, fake-gay stage and being more self important, but he is still better than the other two.

He approaches subjects on a more intellectual level and I share many of his views.  He was the only person ever to give the Perodua Kelisa a sensible review as a decent very cheap car, for example.

Wonder if I'll still like him after a few more years of fame and styling?

I ignored the first series of him and the wine buff ... Oz Clarke cos I thought it was more $h1te TV. but then I saw the series where they were looking for England's/Britain's best drink. I thoiught it was brilliant. Even Oz was funny.  ;)  ;)

Yeah liked that too; bit daft and scripted but a good watch.

He is steadily getting more "styled" and self important though...
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 November 2009, 09:08:02
I watched most of the programme on fast forward because it was upto its usual cack standards. Why waste £1000 of licence payers money on building and electric car, put 2 tiny batteries on it and drive it around in day light with the lights on so that it breaks down on a busy street causing a traffic jam, terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired how many times has that happened in the last few series. What would be good viewing is for someone who is stuck in the jam and late for something important to give Clarkson a good old fashioned kicking, that I would pay good money for.


Hmmm, theres my next years request for children in need. My house to see Clarkson beaten, my house and wife if I can do it :)   
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 November 2009, 09:45:05
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What would be good viewing is for someone who is stuck in the jam and late for something important to give Clarkson a good old fashioned kicking, that I would pay good money for.

PMSL.  ;D Debs! We need another queue forming here!

Kevin
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: feeutfo on 23 November 2009, 09:51:15
must admit you wont impress me with electric cars.
But with the BBC being all above board and legal in everything they do, how the hell was it legal for that heap to be on the road?
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Chris_H on 23 November 2009, 10:24:21
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must admit you wont impress me with electric cars.
But with the BBC being all above board and legal in everything they do, how the hell was it legal for that heap to be on the road?
Allegedly re-registering it as a van worked temporarily.

As with a lot of current shows, the interest is very peripheral.  We were taken through some of the tests that MIRA would expect a car to pass and in a back-handed way were shown that it's not easy to build a decent car these days.  Oh!, and that the GWizz is actually thought-out.

I must say that gutter language is becoming the main distinguishing feature which I find off-putting.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Debs. on 23 November 2009, 10:29:08
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What would be good viewing is for someone who is stuck in the jam and late for something important to give Clarkson a good old fashioned kicking, that I would pay good money for.

PMSL.  ;D Debs! We need another queue forming here!

Kevin

It`s "kick a tosspot week"....go-on, find Clarkson and do your duty, lads! ;D
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Chris_H on 23 November 2009, 10:45:08
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What would be good viewing is for someone who is stuck in the jam and late for something important to give Clarkson a good old fashioned kicking, that I would pay good money for.

PMSL.  ;D Debs! We need another queue forming here!

Kevin

It`s "kick a tosspot week"....go-on, find Clarkson and do your duty, lads! ;D

I'm not at all sure my toes are up to it Debs!  There are a lot on TV at present!  ::)
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: tunnie on 23 November 2009, 14:33:14
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I watched most of the programme on fast forward because it was upto its usual cack standards. Why waste £1000 of licence payers money on building and electric car, put 2 tiny batteries on it and drive it around in day light with the lights on so that it breaks down on a busy street causing a traffic jam, terribly sorry old boy, I am a little tired how many times has that happened in the last few series. What would be good viewing is for someone who is stuck in the jam and late for something important to give Clarkson a good old fashioned kicking, that I would pay good money for.


Hmmm, theres my next years request for children in need. My house to see Clarkson beaten, my house and wife if I can do it :)   

More like £10k! The Chassis from the TVR cost £5k
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: MickAP on 23 November 2009, 17:00:02
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

Has always been!

Mick
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Ian_D on 23 November 2009, 19:36:59
Just did a quick check on the cars Reg No:

(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/tgtvr.jpg)

Its still insured :o ;D
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: tunnie on 23 November 2009, 19:38:24
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Just did a quick check on the cars Reg No:

(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/tgtvr.jpg)

Its still insured :o ;D

Maybe someone bought it  ;D - The chassis has to be worth a fair bit
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Ian_D on 23 November 2009, 19:45:35
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Just did a quick check on the cars Reg No:

(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/tgtvr.jpg)

Its still insured :o ;D

Maybe someone bought it  ;D - The chassis has to be worth a fair bit
Wonder what happens to stuff they destroy  ::)

I wonder where the V8 Blender went... Hope it aint been binned  :-/
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2009, 20:23:41
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Just did a quick check on the cars Reg No:

(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/tgtvr.jpg)

Its still insured :o ;D

Maybe someone bought it  ;D - The chassis has to be worth a fair bit
Wonder what happens to stuff they destroy  ::)

I wonder where the V8 Blender went... Hope it aint been binned  :-/


I reckon it is at Hammonds house and will end up in a  Landy :y :y
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Elite Pete on 23 November 2009, 20:26:24
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Just did a quick check on the cars Reg No:

(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/tgtvr.jpg)

Its still insured :o ;D

Maybe someone bought it  ;D - The chassis has to be worth a fair bit
I doubt it, didn't they put it into a tree.
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: TheBoy on 23 November 2009, 21:54:32
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y
those toy stories have been great,scalextric the best yet :D
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 November 2009, 22:00:11
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T.G has become infantile lately. :'(

I thought that was the point of it .....



My wife & I .... Ooooer ;) were watching James May earlier. They were building the biggest Scalextric track on what is left of the Brooklands circuit, Residents - 'driving' an Aston vs The Geeks 'driving' a Merc SLK.... brilliant! Even SWMBO said so  ::)  :y
those toy stories have been great,scalextric the best yet :D


Brilliant series, no sign of episodes 5 and 6 >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Top Gear
Post by: Ian_D on 23 November 2009, 22:16:23
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Just did a quick check on the cars Reg No:

(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/tgtvr.jpg)

Its still insured :o ;D

Maybe someone bought it  ;D - The chassis has to be worth a fair bit
Wonder what happens to stuff they destroy  ::)

I wonder where the V8 Blender went... Hope it aint been binned  :-/


I reckon it is at Hammonds house and will end up in a  Landy :y :y
Hmmm... Guess its better than been tossed into a scrap pile somewhere.  :-/

Still think it would be better in my Mig though!  ;D