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[zippo]

Bugger, I missed it all.

Whens the re-run.

i can put it on a disc and send it you if you like no probs 

[Jonah8742]

i would just like to say that the topgear episode you saw on sunday was brilliant. filming was such good fun (even if mr clarkson is an arrogant c***.) however, pretty much everything was staged, even the part where they rearranged the order of march as one of our vehicles kept catching the evo cross country!! was still a good laugh.

[V6 Gix]

iPlayer anyone?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00lr4wc/Top_Gear_Series_13_Episode_4_(new_series)/

I've owned a Subaru Impreza P1 in my past, and to see them destroy a perfectly working Evo was gutting, regardless of the cars previous owner. Yes, so they were probably going to destroy it anyway, but a car like that would have gone to auction. At the beginning of the feature, Clarkson said that they paid £8000 for it.

£8000 of taxpayers money, why? I wish Clarkson was still in the car when the .50 cal rounds hit it. That would have made a nice hole.

I love Top Gear, don't get me wrong, but that was one of the most pointless things they've ever done.

[platty]

Destroying the car didn't make the feature for me - the chasing around and the military technology was interesting. Not interested in seeing a good car get shot with tracer rounds.

Is it just me or is it well planned timing for the MOD? Big up the army equipment and vehicles etc. when everyone is questioning if our boys have enough gear?

Perhaps I am just cynical...  :-/

[jonnycool]

You can say what you want about Clarkson, but I think he's a genius. None of us would bother watching it if it wasn't for him! What's the alternative? Fifth gear? They've tried and failed dismally to emulate the success of Top gear. There's no contest

[V6 Gix]

I think it's definately Jeremy Clarskon that makes Top Gear what it is. Over the years he's done some great stuff, and he talks a lot of sense.

But the only problem now is that he's starting to disappear up his own arse. Big shame.

[Jimbob]

I would say its a very funny show, that happens to feature some cars.

Havent watched this weeks yet, got it recorded though.

[STMO999]

but what about that gorgeoys white 500bhp evo7...i was in a bad mood all night...

It was either to be crushed in a crusher (by order of a judge) or wrecked on army test ground...

Or it was just another load of old 'dangle berries'. It's becoming more like jackanory every series. If Hammond's eyes protrude any further they'll pop right out.

[ians]

Did anyone catch James May's Apollo programs?

Apart from provoking massive jealousy, I thought they were well made. - much better than his stupid thing with Oz what not..

[bob.dent]

Did anyone catch James May's Apollo programs?

Apart from provoking massive jealousy, I thought they were well made. - much better than his stupid thing with Oz what not..

Yes, I saw these and thought they were exceptionally well done. I didn't realise just how fit James May must have got himself in order to pass all the necessary pre-flight tests. It must have been well worth it once he was flying on the edge of space. 8-)

[Chris_H]

I think most tv programmes that are popular tend to go over the top as they run out of sensible/interesting ideas.

Top Gear is definitely on the way down in my view.

The ideas usually come from young, immature researchers in my experience.

[Banjax]

i'm old enough to remember Top Gear with William Woollard and Noel Edmonds pontificating on how great all these dodgy old rust-buckets from British Leyland were!!!

New Top Gear was a breath of fresh air - it has diminished somewhat in the last few seasons - getting a bit gimmicky and crowd-pleasing - none the less - its still easily the best car show on the box - and they review and test honestly.
Fifth Gear is good- but would they be critical of a car that was being advertised in the break of their show? (edit it or lose the ad revenue....click)

the army thing i presume, was filmed months ago - and i reckon JC, JM and RH with the producers, love to show the forces in a good light - plus, they've got all the best toys so i don't think its any more than that 


p.s. both me and the mrs were gutted about the Evo - but if it was getting destroyed anyway - at least it went out in style 

[Martin_1962]

i would just like to say that the topgear episode you saw on sunday was brilliant. filming was such good fun (even if mr clarkson is an arrogant c***.) however, pretty much everything was staged, even the part where they rearranged the order of march as one of our vehicles kept catching the evo cross country!! was still a good laugh.

How many OOF members were there?

[Jonah8742]

i would just like to say that the topgear episode you saw on sunday was brilliant. filming was such good fun (even if mr clarkson is an arrogant c***.) however, pretty much everything was staged, even the part where they rearranged the order of march as one of our vehicles kept catching the evo cross country!! was still a good laugh.

How many OOF members were there?

i dont know. work for the unit who were chasing him in the army vehicles. was a good day just 2 much standing around waiting for things to happen