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Title: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on March 10, 2015, 07:48:17 PM

Bad News! for anyone that likes TopGear  :ahhh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31824040
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: ryan1835 on March 10, 2015, 07:55:17 PM
it will hurt the BBC far more then it will ever hurt Clarkson. Soon enough they will realise it and it will be back on or a rival broadcaster will snap him up.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: RT1969 on March 10, 2015, 07:56:38 PM
Could any english speaker explain the term 'fracas' to me?

Is this a disturbence? A verbal commotion? Or does it mean assault, physical hitting?

I am not sure how to interpret the BBC statement.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on March 10, 2015, 08:04:06 PM
Fracas is a very general term meaning anything from a simple disagreement to a full on knock down drag out fight
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: RT1969 on March 10, 2015, 08:08:33 PM
Fracas is a very general term meaning anything from a simple disagreement to a full on knock down drag out fight

Thanks for answering!  :tu:

So it's not only me wondering what happened.
I am sure he will be hard to replace. Luckily we are 4 season or so behind in Germany, so we got some episodes to luck forward to.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on March 10, 2015, 08:14:11 PM
Anyone got Sabine Schmitt's phone number? Or Vicky Buttler Henderson? Or Tiff Needel?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Freaver on March 10, 2015, 08:32:47 PM
I call bullsmurf.
From my point of view, all of this trouble with Clarkson, seems to me to just be a way of getting attention to the show.
Either that, or people are just too sensitive. Clarkson has always been known as a person that... Well, speaks, before he thinks. But that's part of what makes Top Gear fun to watch. I think it was in a special from India, where made a comment about a toilet in a car being a perfect idea, as people in India always got "the trots" - I respect people from India just as much as I respect my neighbour, but I laughed at that comment.

Once again, I call bullsmurf. IMHO, Top Gear won't be able to survive without Clarkson.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on March 10, 2015, 08:37:16 PM
While suspended doesn't mean fired, I do wonder if they're already thinking of replacements.  He's been in trouble a good few times before this and I wouldn't be surprised if this is the last straw as far as the BBC are concerned.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: greenbear on March 10, 2015, 10:06:50 PM
He's certainly pushed his luck on a few occasions in the not too distant past...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Higgins617 on March 10, 2015, 10:21:57 PM
He may not be a universally loved figure, but it is also a big part of who he is and the character of the show. It would likely be a sad day in Top Gear history if they try to replace him. That show is one of the only ones where it seems like the hosts are actually just buddies hanging out and talking, rather than scripted nonsense.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 10, 2015, 10:58:20 PM
I wonder if this has anything to do with his last rant
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Billy Ruffian on March 10, 2015, 11:16:06 PM
Maybe they'll go back now to the pre-Clarkson 1980's format and have a serious man with a beard and a jumper explaining how much leg room there is in an Austin Ambassador.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Higgins617 on March 10, 2015, 11:23:25 PM
Maybe they'll go back now to the pre-Clarkson 1980's format and have a serious man with a beard and a jumper explaining how much leg room there is in an Austin Ambassador.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kkokkolis on March 10, 2015, 11:39:19 PM
Is it something like what happened to Bill Grundy after the Sex Pistols and Siouxsie Sioux Today interview?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Chako on March 11, 2015, 02:54:34 AM
Well the show won't be the same without him.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on March 11, 2015, 07:19:55 AM
Maybe they'll go back now to the pre-Clarkson 1980's format and have a serious man with a beard and a jumper explaining how much leg room there is in an Austin Ambassador.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
^and that's from a man whose never seen an Austin Amabassador!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 11, 2015, 07:27:21 AM
"Sources said he was accused of hitting the producer in an incident last week, and the remaining three episodes of the current series might not be broadcast."

"One source claimed: “It was all over a catering issue. They came to the end of filming after a long day and Jeremy discovered that no food had been laid on.

“He just saw red and hit the assistant producer, who he blamed for not having organised the food. He snapped.”

The incident was reported to BBC bosses on Monday who then informed the 54-year-old yesterday he was suspended.
"

what exactly is a fracas?

"According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word fracas comes from the Italian fracassare, which means "to make an uproar" and is first recorded in a British context in 1727.

Jonathon Green, a lexicographer - dictionary maker - who has been publishing writing since the 1970s, said the word fracas conjured up images of "fisticuffs".

He said: "Most people would think it does imply some kind of fisticuffs, it is not just shouting at each other I would imagine.
"

He is funny, but it all depends on how physical the whole confrontation was... pushing, waving arms and shouting or an actual fight.

I hope he is not replaced by a woman or some really boring bloke in a knee-jerk reaction as the dynamics of the show (macho, stupid, funny) will be destroyed.

As I said before, there are plenty of shows about how fast or good or reliable cars are but none that have the easy watching, funny appeal of top Gear UK.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: greenbear on March 11, 2015, 09:08:17 AM
Well, like the fella or not, if there is any truth in the allegation and he has punched a colleague under UK working law he will have to be sacked, and his celebrity should not elevate him above that legal framework (although given the way this lousy country has deteriorated over recent years it might well do  ::) )

Certainly one of my colleagues punched me I'd expect them to be sacked.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on March 11, 2015, 09:58:10 AM
Well, like the fella or not, if there is any truth in the allegation and he has punched a colleague under UK working law he will have to be sacked, and his celebrity should not elevate him above that legal framework (although given the way this lousy country has deteriorated over recent years it might well do  ::) )

Certainly one of my colleagues punched me I'd expect them to be sacked.

Couldn't agree more.  Fame, celebrity, money, popularity or influence, I'd expect someone who punched a co-worker to get fired.

It does all hang on what kind of "fracas" it really was, as dks says; was it a full on smack in the teeth, or was it a bit of a shove?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on March 11, 2015, 10:37:18 AM
I don't know what all the fuss is about.  It's just a bit of banter.  Like casual racism, you know?  It's ok, because he doesn't really mean it.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: greenbear on March 11, 2015, 02:30:12 PM
Well, like the fella or not, if there is any truth in the allegation and he has punched a colleague under UK working law he will have to be sacked, and his celebrity should not elevate him above that legal framework (although given the way this lousy country has deteriorated over recent years it might well do  ::) )

Certainly one of my colleagues punched me I'd expect them to be sacked.

Couldn't agree more.  Fame, celebrity, money, popularity or influence, I'd expect someone who punched a co-worker to get fired.

It does all hang on what kind of "fracas" it really was, as dks says; was it a full on smack in the teeth, or was it a bit of a shove?

I guess the truth will come out in due course, and the reports of him taking a swing at his producer are still uncorroborated.  Interesting to note that as of now 300,000 people have signed a petition to get him reinstated - I wonder if they be so keen if one of their colleagues took a swing at them.....it'll be interesting to see how it develops.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on March 11, 2015, 02:54:54 PM
Maybe the people calling for his reinstatement should remember what happens when people aren't held to account because of their celebrity status.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 11, 2015, 04:10:42 PM
It's no secret that he has a bit of an ego, and even if he does get sacked it won't be for very long. Depending on who has the rights to use the Top Gear name, we could even see a reformatting of some sort
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on March 11, 2015, 04:18:58 PM
The three of them together are what make the show.  Since most of the show is based around what Clarkson says and does, losing him will be a big hit to the dynamic of the show.

I honestly don't think he should be suspended, but, if it's law, then it needs to be followed. :(
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Zed on March 11, 2015, 05:00:05 PM
In my job i get slapped ,punched,kicked etc etc on a weekly basis  :D but then thats the nature of my job,im sure this with Clarkson is just hype,ill believe it when i see it,im a big TG fan so i hope it is just hype  :-\
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Philby on March 11, 2015, 05:24:39 PM
I stopped watching top gear a few years back, as its started to get more and more pathetic. This could be the best thing that ever happened to the show. He has previous form for violent behaviour.  He's basically the worst type of blokey smurf you could hope to meet! If it's true that he assaulted somebody, I hope he gets prosecuted, given the fact that he's very wealthy, and good friends with David Cameron ( next door neighbours apparently?), he'll probably get off scot free. He's already making light of the situation on twitter.
If anyone's in any doubt, I think the guy is a total smurf, that's smurf spelt with a C! He represents and stands for the worst of British values.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Billy Ruffian on March 11, 2015, 06:06:52 PM
I think that's the point - too many "if" questions at the moment. I am not an apologist for the man, but "if" he assaulted someone (and assuming it was in the UK jurisdiction) and "if" others witnessed it, then I am very surprised there has been no complaint made to the police, or at least no report of any such criminal complaint being made, if not by the victim then by one of the others present.

The BBC are currently embroiled in one almighty, huge smurf-storm over their 'turning a blind eye' to various terrible things that happened with certain of their presenters in the past (of which there is no need to go into any detail on this forum) and I think their staff are now under a positive duty to report any wrongdoing, certainly I would be amazed if (that word again) a criminal assault by a high-profile BBC presenter was seen to take place by other employees and not one person took it on and made a formal complaint.

In a roundabout way I'm saying that I will wait to see how this is resolved before wading in with any judgment.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on March 11, 2015, 06:53:43 PM
I hate the way this idiot is allowed to get away with his 'casual' racist, sexist, homophobic drivel in the name of good ratings.

Given what is going on in this country at the moment that others have alluded to, the BBC should distance themselves from him for once and for all.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Philby on March 11, 2015, 07:16:23 PM
I think that's the point - too many "if" questions at the moment. I am not an apologist for the man, but "if" he assaulted someone (and assuming it was in the UK jurisdiction) and "if" others witnessed it, then I am very surprised there has been no complaint made to the police, or at least no report of any such criminal complaint being made, if not by the victim then by one of the others present.

The BBC are currently embroiled in one almighty, huge smurf-storm over their 'turning a blind eye' to various terrible things that happened with certain of their presenters in the past (of which there is no need to go into any detail on this forum) and I think their staff are now under a positive duty to report any wrongdoing, certainly I would be amazed if (that word again) a criminal assault by a high-profile BBC presenter was seen to take place by other employees and not one person took it on and made a formal complaint.

In a roundabout way I'm saying that I will wait to see how this is resolved before wading in with any judgment.
No need to reserve judgement, i have a whole history of the man's despicable behaviour to draw on. If he hit someone ( for not getting his din dins ready after filming) he's a smurf, if he didn't hit anyone he's still a smurf.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 11, 2015, 10:06:36 PM
I'd always assumed that his persona on the show was just that- TV Clarkson. 

If it turns out that is really the way he is then I'm surprised this hasn't happened sooner.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on March 11, 2015, 10:52:01 PM
I'd always assumed that his persona on the show was just that- TV Clarkson. 

If it turns out that is really the way he is then I'm surprised this hasn't happened sooner.

Def

I'd heard both versions of this from "people who know people".  Some say that's exactly what he's like, others say it's all done as a TV character. :shrug:  I suspect the truth is, as always, somewhere in the middle.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 11, 2015, 11:06:37 PM
I like him. I think he's funny.   But then I don't have to work with him.  If I had to deal with him on a daily basis I imagine I wouldn't be quite so amused.

That having been said, if I was paid like James May and Richard Hammond I think I'd put up with an awful lot.

Like him or hate him,  the very fact that we are here discussing this predicament is proof that he has what it takes to be on TV, and that he won't be down long,  whether it be a return to Top Gear or whether he turns another show on another network into Top Gear.

I'm surprised that his very edgy humor hasn't upset the stuffed shirts at the BBC mush sooner to be honest.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on March 11, 2015, 11:12:45 PM
Considering some of the things I've said about Top Gear here,I will speak up on behalf of the big ape.

I met him at work a lot of years ago,round the time that Top Gear was really hitting the big time. He was absolutely great with tons of people asking for autographs,and just as wanting to say hi(as well as two shop staff who are apparently worthy :whistle: :angel:)

The other thing thing is to look at the documentaries he's done about Arnham and the Artic Convoys. He's not the dumb baboon he acts on TG. The other point is,if you ever watch the footage of him punching Piers Morgan,well,he punches like a girl!

----
There's a lot of really stupid stuff he's done,and the BBC really should have done more about it in the past. Let's wait and see what the facts are here
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Philby on March 12, 2015, 01:20:48 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K7CnMQ4L9Pc

This guy sums it up.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 12, 2015, 08:54:30 AM
Stewart Lee has aged.... a lot.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: greenbear on March 12, 2015, 09:12:40 AM
Considering some of the things I've said about Top Gear here,I will speak up on behalf of the big ape.

I met him at work a lot of years ago,round the time that Top Gear was really hitting the big time. He was absolutely great with tons of people asking for autographs,and just as wanting to say hi(as well as two shop staff who are apparently worthy :whistle: :angel:)

The other thing thing is to look at the documentaries he's done about Arnham and the Artic Convoys. He's not the dumb baboon he acts on TG. The other point is,if you ever watch the footage of him punching Piers Morgan,well,he punches like a girl!

----
There's a lot of really stupid stuff he's done,and the BBC really should have done more about it in the past. Let's wait and see what the facts are here

I have to agree, in part, Kirk (your fault again etc :)) his documentaries are excellent, and whilst I don't like him on Top Gear I am sure a lot of what the TV viewers see is a manufactured persona as you say. I suspect the BBC has put up with his shenanigans because of the huge viewing figures, but if has punched another member of staff and is to be forgiven what message does that give out?  The BBC already has a lot of explaining to do about their apparent historical disregard of sexual abuse, is that misguided leniency to be extended to violence? I sincerely hope not.  Our TV licences pay for these people and they should set a good example  :)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on March 12, 2015, 09:26:25 AM
Considering some of the things I've said about Top Gear here,I will speak up on behalf of the big ape.

I met him at work a lot of years ago,round the time that Top Gear was really hitting the big time. He was absolutely great with tons of people asking for autographs,and just as wanting to say hi(as well as two shop staff who are apparently worthy :whistle: :angel:)

The other thing thing is to look at the documentaries he's done about Arnham and the Artic Convoys. He's not the dumb baboon he acts on TG. The other point is,if you ever watch the footage of him punching Piers Morgan,well,he punches like a girl!

----
There's a lot of really stupid stuff he's done,and the BBC really should have done more about it in the past. Let's wait and see what the facts are here

I have to agree, in part, Kirk (your fault again etc :)) his documentaries are excellent, and whilst I don't like him on Top Gear I am sure a lot of what the TV viewers see is a manufactured persona as you say. I suspect the BBC has put up with his shenanigans because of the huge viewing figures, but if has punched another member of staff and is to be forgiven what message does that give out?  The BBC already has a lot of explaining to do about their apparent historical disregard of sexual abuse, is that misguided leniency to be extended to violence? I sincerely hope not.  Our TV licences pay for these people and they should set a good example  :)

Oh,I fully agree with you there Greenbear! Aunty Beeb has let Britain down on a number of issues. And yes,if Jezza is guilty of assault,then he should recieve the appropriate punishment
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 12, 2015, 11:45:23 AM
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/jeremy-clarkson-suspended-star-wanted-5314713
according to an onlooker:

-The witness, who did not want to be named, said: “When they arrived just after 10pm Clarkson got angry.

“It was more like a scuffle. But he did swear using every bad word you could think of.

“The producer stood there looking quiet and embarrassed. He was being blamed for not arranging hot food.


“The general manager ended up cooking himself for the three presenters.”

His co-stars sat in the Brasserie looking on in shock and a blond man tried to placate the star as he argued about the lack of food. The bar reportedly went quiet as he started to swear.

The local, who did not wish to be named, said “apparently they all left the next day and Clarkson apologised”.

Another local said: “He didn’t like the idea of sandwiches and demanded the juicy steak. He got his own way.”

However the fracas looks unlikely to result in police action – unless a complaint is made.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “There has been suggestions that the alleged ‘fracas’ occurred in the Hawes area.

"We can confirm that no complaints have been reported to North Yorkshire Police.”


My comment is:
The feeling/atmosphere/signs around this is that the new BBC Director wants to get rid of Clarkson as he is not PC (he did pull out the remaining episodes which were paid for by the BBC, for no real reason..) and even Clarkson himself may be actually wanting to leave and do some other show, as his contract does end at the end of the month. The actual amount of punching/pushing/swearing is not clear, but it is not in any way justified.

And, I really do not think that the BBC covering their stars that abused children is on the same level/planet as them keeping Clarkson on Top Gear... Nor that they will be forgiven for that if they are seen taking action against Clarkson now.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: ToolJoe on March 12, 2015, 04:40:03 PM
He probably just had a long day at work and was smurfed off that he couldn't get the steak. I don't watch TG much but are they pulling the remaining episodes from this season or pulling the series for good?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Cupboard on March 14, 2015, 10:00:23 AM
he's a racist, sexist bigoted monkey and I'd quite like to see him gone anyway. If he punched someone or there was some sort of assault he definitely needs to go.

Quite what the hundreds of thousands of thousands of people that have signed the petition to keep him regardless of any guilt are thinking I do not know.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 14, 2015, 01:31:47 PM
or, he is a man's man, that speaks his own mind, sleeps around a lot  :D (ask his wife...) and is different from all the PC non-offensive, lets pretend everybody loves everybody type of presenters everywhere... :D

Depens on how everybody sees it, and whether he hit someone or not

Even the PM joined in and this has now turned all political, left Vs right.

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: greenbear on March 14, 2015, 08:12:10 PM
or, he is a man's man, that speaks his own mind, sleeps around a lot  :D (ask his wife...) and is different from all the PC non-offensive, lets pretend everybody loves everybody type of presenters everywhere... :D

Depens on how everybody sees it, and whether he hit someone or not

Even the PM joined in and this has now turned all political, left Vs right.

Nah, Cameron made it quite clear the other morning he is not going to get involved. No politics there at all  :)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 14, 2015, 08:35:17 PM
... if it gets (too) political we will not be able to discuss it here   :ahhh   


 :D 

Apparently they are now hacking the BBC webpage, so as to complain.

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: greenbear on March 15, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
... if it gets (too) political we will not be able to discuss it here   :ahhh   


 :D 

Apparently they are now hacking the BBC webpage, so as to complain.

It won't - there are no politics involved  ::)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 15, 2015, 09:13:08 AM
so is Clarkson sacked or not?

And here is another question, who didn't see Top Gear getting pulled off air for some reason after the Argentina fiasco?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: greenbear on March 15, 2015, 01:02:43 PM
so is Clarkson sacked or not?

And here is another question, who didn't see Top Gear getting pulled off air for some reason after the Argentina fiasco?

Apparently he is summoned to a "hearing" to discuss it all over the next couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 15, 2015, 03:13:41 PM
Like him or hate him I have to point out that you can't argue with the fact that we are discussing what is happening and that is proof that as a media personality he is a hot commodity.

And I will say it's refreshing to hear a controversy about someone who (again,  like him or not) had actually done and contributed something, unlike any of the Kardashians or Paris Hilton, or says and does dumb things just to get noticed like Kanye West.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 15, 2015, 04:40:37 PM
I do not want to upset you Grant, but I do not want to see any home movies of Jeremy, whilst the Kardashians and Paris can make all the "special" home movies they want.....
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 15, 2015, 04:50:38 PM
Suuuure you don't want to see Jeremy in a home movie.

Apparently old guys making those kinds of videos are all the rage since Hulk Hogan did his.

And wait till you see mine!  :-P

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 15, 2015, 04:59:55 PM
Given the choice I may have suggested some other member of the MTO core team for movies... but I am sure the ladies will appreciate your film  :salute: 
maybe this will be the way to attract more female members, so go for it  :pok:    :tu:   :salute:  use a lot of soft focus
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 15, 2015, 05:09:45 PM
You are right, Nikola is much prettier than I am but we have scheduling conflicts with him and the film crew.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 15, 2015, 05:15:08 PM
Its not the looks; its mainly the lack of body hair. Maybe if you shaved...  :whistle:   
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 15, 2015, 05:23:29 PM
It's cold here.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 15, 2015, 05:26:01 PM
Our love and admiration will warm you up  :drink:   (I am drinking a bit...)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on March 15, 2015, 06:34:48 PM
So we've managed to go from Clarkson to a hairless Def.....  This might be disturbing even for us! :rofl:


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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 15, 2015, 07:01:20 PM
Well at my age I can tell you that while the video may be repugnant it is not likely to be long. ...

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: SAK Guy on March 15, 2015, 07:12:17 PM

Bring back Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure!!!    :woohoo:




Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Philby on March 16, 2015, 01:17:34 AM
Suuuure you don't want to see Jeremy in a home movie.

Apparently old guys making those kinds of videos are all the rage since Hulk Hogan did his.

And wait till you see mine!  :-P

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on March 16, 2015, 11:46:29 AM
Well I guess he has quit, and the show has been cancelled for good. :(
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 16, 2015, 11:54:28 AM
 ???    ??? 

Where did you see that Derec?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 16, 2015, 01:42:05 PM
Maybe he can replace all three of the guys on Top Gear USA and make the show watchable?  :P

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 16, 2015, 01:44:39 PM
I liked the TG Australia presenters (some of them).
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: ToolJoe on March 16, 2015, 06:40:29 PM
Has there been any rumblings about one of the other channels (itv, channel 4) trying to snatch any of these guys up?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on March 16, 2015, 06:45:51 PM
There's talk that Sky has been on to Jezza.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Philby on March 16, 2015, 07:49:01 PM
There's talk that Sky has been on to Jezza.
Sky are well versed in the art of dealing with 'problem' 'talent'!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Etherealicer on March 25, 2015, 04:26:21 PM
Its official now,

Jeremy Clarkson has sacked (http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/statements/jeremy-clarkson-dg-statement) (well, I think they just don't renew his contract).
And the Incident Report (http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/investigation-summary.pdf).

I like BBC for following through
Quote from: from the report above
There cannot be one rule for one and one rule for another dictated by either rank, or public relations and commercial considerations
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 25, 2015, 04:33:54 PM
Sad, but justified...

I just hope he is not replaced by some PC crowd favourite or a woman as it will really destroy the dynamics of the show.... I doubt it will ever be the same anyway, irrespective of what happens.

Well, due to JClarksons own stupidity/will the TG haters have got their own way.

sad, sad, day
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 25, 2015, 04:37:09 PM
Investigation findings – Ken MacQuarrie
On 9 March 2015, Jeremy Clarkson reported to BBC management that he had been involved in a
physical and verbal incident with Oisin Tymon, the producer of Top Gear, at the Simonstone Hall
Hotel, North Yorkshire, whilst working on location. The incident had occurred on 4 March 2015
and Jeremy Clarkson was suspended on 10 March, pending investigation.
I was asked to undertake an investigation to establish the facts of what occurred. In conducting my
investigation, in line with the BBC’s usual practice, I interviewed a number of witnesses and others
connected with the incident. Accounts were agreed, based on my interviews, with each participant.
Having conducted these interviews and considered the evidence presented, I conclude the
following: on 4 March 2015 Oisin Tymon was subject to an unprovoked physical and verbal attack
by Jeremy Clarkson. During the physical attack Oisin Tymon was struck, resulting in swelling and
bleeding to his lip. The verbal abuse was sustained over a longer period, both at the time of the
physical attack and subsequently.
Specific facts I have found as part of my investigation are as follows:
 earlier on 4 March, studio recording of Top Gear had taken place in Surrey and the presenters
had travelled that same evening to the location shoot in North Yorkshire;
 the incident occurred on a patio area of the Simonstone Hall Hotel, where Oisin Tymon was
working on location for Top Gear;
 the physical attack lasted around 30 seconds and was halted by the intervention of a witness;
 it is the case that Oisin Tymon offered no retaliation;
 the verbal abuse was directed at Oisin Tymon on more than one occasion – both during the
attack and subsequently inside the hotel – and contained the strongest expletives and threats to
sack him. The abuse was at such volume as to be heard in the dining room, and the shouting
was audible in a hotel bedroom;
 derogatory and abusive language, relating to Oisin Tymon and other members of the Top Gear
team, continued to be used by Jeremy Clarkson inside the hotel, in the presence of others, for a
sustained period of time;
 it is clear that Oisin Tymon was shocked and distressed by the incident, and believed that he
had lost his job;
 following the attack, I understand that Oisin Tymon drove to a nearby A&E department for
examination;
 over the subsequent days, Jeremy Clarkson made a number of attempts to apologise to Oisin
Tymon by way of text, email and in person; and
 it is the case that Jeremy Clarkson reported the incident to BBC management.
It was not disputed by Jeremy Clarkson or any witness that Oisin Tymon was the victim of an
unprovoked physical and verbal attack. It is also clear to me that Oisin Tymon is an important
creative member of the Top Gear team who is well-valued and respected. He has suffered significant
personal distress as a result of this incident, through no fault of his own.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Higgins617 on March 25, 2015, 04:45:28 PM
Well that's never a good choice of action.... Wasn't there bad blood between him and the producers?(not that it rectifies the situation, just curious)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Etherealicer on March 25, 2015, 06:31:56 PM
According to the Swiss News he might also have to face legal consequences, as the prosecution is looking at the case now.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 25, 2015, 07:27:22 PM
According to the Swiss News he might also have to face legal consequences, as the prosecution is looking at the case now.

Geeze,

I don't know about criminal charges.  :-\

I mean, if I pressed criminal charges everytime I got a fat lip, my horses and dogs would all be in jail, I think.  :twak:

(Can that smiley be grounds for charges?  ??? :ahhh)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 25, 2015, 07:43:28 PM
"Co-star James May called the decision a 'tragedy' and said he, Clarkson and Richard Hammond 'come as a package', suggesting that all three are now likely to leave the BBC.
May, who was spotted outside his London home in a variety of outfits today, also hinted that his future with Top Gear may be over, after changing his Twitter biography to describe himself as a 'former TV presenter.'
Hammond tweeted shortly afterwards: 'Gutted at such a sad end to an era. We're all three of us idiots in our different ways but it's been an incredible ride together'."

There is talk about all of them moving to a rival Chanel - a guaranteed hit for whoever employs them, if they can afford them.

As for the legal issues, it all depends on whether a complaint will be made to the police and how it will be viewed. People hit each other all the time, without going to jail or paying huge fines. There is also the point of whether the BBC will like to be drawn into a long legal battle. Really, the BBC may end up having to pay the victim, for not ensuring his safety.

As I said, a legally/morally justified decision, that is down to Jeremy's stupidity, who should have known better...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on March 25, 2015, 07:48:28 PM
Hammond and May have previously said they wouldn't do the show without him, I wonder if they'll stick to that? 

I'll be surprised if BBC actually try and do it without him.  Lets be honest; the show hasn't actually been about cars in years, it's about the banter between the three presenters.

dks beat me too it. ;)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 25, 2015, 07:50:39 PM
.........faster than an MTO  MOD......................    :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on March 25, 2015, 08:08:12 PM
The cars were just a bonus to me.  I enjoyed the show for the three of them, and the crap they said and did.  BBC is going to lose out big time, but again, law is law, and one person can not be held above it.

I would love to see them all together in another car show.  Hell, they could do a show about house plants and it would be interesting!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 25, 2015, 08:19:32 PM
The cars were just a bonus to me.  I enjoyed the show for the three of them, and the crap they said and did.  BBC is going to lose out big time, but again, law is law, and one person can not be held above it.



This is true.  And for BBC, there will be other successful shows, despite the hit they'll take on this.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 25, 2015, 08:48:32 PM
Well I like Top Gear but it takes guts from BBC to follow trough like this
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on March 25, 2015, 08:50:40 PM
I think they'll find a home on a different network as well.

I also think there's probably some details left out of the "investigation".

In the end I believe they just wanted an excuse to clear out some hefty salaries.

The BBC will continue raking in money from DVD sales of Top Gear. Long after they're all gone.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 25, 2015, 09:32:59 PM
Seriously, who owns the rights to the name Top gear?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 25, 2015, 09:40:47 PM
The BBC.

JClar. had part of the rights but sold them to the BBC a few years ago
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 25, 2015, 09:46:44 PM
Hammond and May have previously said they wouldn't do the show without him, I wonder if they'll stick to that? 

I'll be surprised if BBC actually try and do it without him.  Lets be honest; the show hasn't actually been about cars in years, it's about the banter between the three presenters.

dks beat me too it. ;)

My guess is there are already more than a few serious offers on the table.  Individually they all are a draw, admittedly to varying levels, but as a group they are more than a sum of their parts. 

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on March 25, 2015, 10:15:05 PM
In the face of a hundred odd people dying on a plane crash in the Swiss Alps,I can't agree with May calling this a tragity. No,it's a fair outcome for assault in the workplace!

Sorry,30 sec rant over :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 25, 2015, 10:17:56 PM
In the face of a hundred odd people dying on a plane crash in the Swiss Alps,I can't agree with May calling this a tragity. No,it's a fair outcome for assault in the workplace!

Sorry,30 sec rant over :tu:
That's my take too really. If I smacked someone I know I could expect the sack so why not him?

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Higgins617 on March 25, 2015, 10:28:01 PM
I do think the whole legal action thing may be excessive though. But then again I also think punishment for whacking someone is getting whacked back harder, but that's just how I am. It bugs me how every single little thing somehow becomes a criminal matter.(not defending this case, just a generalization of America lately).

If someone whacks me I'm not going to whine and try to get someone arrested or fined,I'm going to return the favor. (Again not what should have happened in this case, just my general feeling)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: BASguy on March 26, 2015, 02:44:52 AM

I do think the whole legal action thing may be excessive though. But then again I also think punishment for whacking someone is getting whacked back harder, but that's just how I am. It bugs me how every single little thing somehow becomes a criminal matter.(not defending this case, just a generalization of America lately).

If someone whacks me I'm not going to whine and try to get someone arrested or fined,I'm going to return the favor. (Again not what should have happened in this case, just my general feeling)
Boys will be boys and men will be men.  Whack him back and move on..... Maybe that's just the Arizona Cowboy in me, but I couldn't agree with you more.  A litigious society is not a better society.  It doesnt make us kinder, gentler, and safer. 


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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Philby on March 26, 2015, 09:01:10 AM
I think something like this was bound to happen, Clarkson turned into a horrible caricature of himself. An actual real life Alan Partridge. Perhaps a slot on late night provincial radio is the next move.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 26, 2015, 09:41:59 AM
He is too much of a draw for other TV networks to pass up
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Philby on March 26, 2015, 12:52:58 PM
He is too much of a draw for other TV networks to pass up
Other 'commercial' tv networks, have to abide by the will of the advertisers. Commercial sensibilities are far more sensitive. Look at what happened to the two sexist smurfs on Sky sports. In Clarkson's case, you've got; sexism, racism, classism........ Basically all the isms, plus violent conduct. We'll see who's willing to put their brand to his ugly mug!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 26, 2015, 12:57:46 PM
 :pok:  He seems to be doing OK with the ladies   
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 26, 2015, 02:49:42 PM
He is too much of a draw for other TV networks to pass up
Other 'commercial' tv networks, have to abide by the will of the advertisers. Commercial sensibilities are far more sensitive. Look at what happened to the two sexist smurfs on Sky sports. In Clarkson's case, you've got; sexism, racism, classism........ Basically all the isms, plus violent conduct. We'll see who's willing to put their brand to his ugly mug!

What to smurfs on Sky sports?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Higgins617 on March 26, 2015, 02:56:17 PM
This is my all-time favorite show, so I'm honestly bummed. Ive got like 9 episodes on my ipod.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on April 03, 2015, 10:28:49 AM
what seems to be happening:

The TG as we knew it is finished..

JC will appear in the live tour of TG

The shows, which will be stripped of all BBC content, will now be called Clarkson, Hammond and May Live. The first will take place in Belfast on 22 May. The tour will visit venues around the world including Australia, South Africa and the UK.


The remaining episodes will be broadcasted, at some time in the future..

http://www.theweek.co.uk/62887/jeremy-clarkson-last-top-gear-episodes-to-be-salvaged


There are no news of any new series with the three TG presenters on any channel.


APRILS FOOL :  JC is trying to redeem himself by going green   :facepalm:


http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/apr/01/jeremy-clarkson-joins-guardian-drive-for-fossil-fuel-divestment

Jeremy Clarkson joins Guardian drive for fossil fuel divestment
Former Top Gear presenter says being sacked by the BBC was a ‘wake-up call’ as he joins host of celebrities backing climate change campaign

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on April 03, 2015, 11:09:43 AM
That article was definitely an April Fool prank but I read another article by him a few years back which was remarkably candid about the financial situation and oil supplies. I will try and find a link to it.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on April 22, 2015, 08:02:20 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32407898/bbc-to-show-final-top-gear-episodes-featuring-clarkson

"The final episodes of Top Gear featuring Jeremy Clarkson will be shown by the BBC.
Kim Shillinglaw, BBC Two's controller, said the scenes filmed before Clarkson was suspended are likely to air this summer."

likely....  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on May 08, 2015, 02:15:01 PM
Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond in ITV talks


http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/may/08/top-gear-jeremy-clarkson-james-may-richard-hammond-itv-bbc
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 08, 2015, 07:07:45 PM
Is anyone else as shocked as I am that they will just continue on elsewhere? 

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Zed on May 08, 2015, 07:09:56 PM
Im not surpried at all  :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 08, 2015, 07:11:16 PM
You either huh?

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Zed on May 08, 2015, 07:15:21 PM
There big money,i bet itv will rip there arm off,im a fan of TG but Clarkson does now and then act a smurf,be interesting too see what itv do with the show  :-\
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on May 08, 2015, 07:38:28 PM
Is anyone else as shocked as I am that they will just continue on elsewhere? 

Def

Yup. I think it's high time we stopped celebrating bigotry, idiocy and the lowest common demoninator as if it's something we've lost in the name of political correctness, which, after all,  is just another way of saying 'Be respectful'.

Clarkson should have been up in court for all the racist sexist and homophobic crap he comes out with.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 08, 2015, 08:11:34 PM
Is anyone else as shocked as I am that they will just continue on elsewhere? 

Def

Yup. I think it's high time we stopped celebrating bigotry, idiocy and the lowest common demoninator as if it's something we've lost in the name of political correctness, which, after all,  is just another way of saying 'Be respectful'.

Clarkson should have been up in court for all the racist sexist and homophobic crap he comes out with.
I agree mate. We'd be carted of and clapped in irons and rightfully so ::)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on May 08, 2015, 08:19:33 PM
Is anyone else as shocked as I am that they will just continue on elsewhere? 

Def

Yup. I think it's high time we stopped celebrating bigotry, idiocy and the lowest common demoninator as if it's something we've lost in the name of political correctness, which, after all,  is just another way of saying 'Be respectful'.

Clarkson should have been up in court for all the racist sexist and homophobic crap he comes out with.
I agree mate. We'd be carted of and clapped in irons and rightfully so ::)

Sorry Mike, but he's always got the 'I was only joking' cliche to hide behind, while using clearly racist, sexist and homophobic language which, if I used at work, would get me sacked and maybe prosecuted (quite rightly) and then he went and punched out a co-worker!

If someone as high profile as him doesn't act respectfully towards people who have done nothing to harm him, what sort of message does it give to the vunerable members of our society.

How long would someone on this forum be able to act like Clarkson before they were banned?

No time at all if they didn't change their attitude and this is why it's such a great forum
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 08, 2015, 08:29:26 PM
Don't apologize cos if your wrong then I am too :D

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on May 08, 2015, 08:33:15 PM
Don't apologize cos if your wrong then I am too :D

Sorry (again) it was the rolly eyes smiley that made me think you were being sarky.  :facepalm:

Been a long frustrating election day.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 08, 2015, 09:25:52 PM
I'll take Clarkson and all of his comments any day over Honey Boo Boo, the Real Housewives of anywhere or any orange skinned sociopathic sex fiends from the Jersey Shore any day of the week.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on May 08, 2015, 09:30:57 PM
I'll take Clarkson and all of his comments any day over Honey Boo Boo, the Real Housewives of anywhere or any orange skinned sociopathic sex fiends from the Jersey Shore any day of the week.

Def

Doesn't have to be one or the other - we could get rid of the lot. >:D



Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 08, 2015, 09:51:46 PM
Don't apologize cos if your wrong then I am too :D

Sorry (again) it was the rolly eyes smiley that made me think you were being sarky.  :facepalm:

Been a long frustrating election day.
Hasn't it just :(
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on May 08, 2015, 10:08:34 PM
Don't apologize cos if your wrong then I am too :D

Sorry (again) it was the rolly eyes smiley that made me think you were being sarky.  :facepalm:

Been a long frustrating election day.
Hasn't it just :(
Group hug? Off for an early night. Put the day behind me and move on in the morning.

Goodnight people of mto, the best forum there is  :salute:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: tosh on May 08, 2015, 10:23:14 PM
Didn't the TG producer also quit a few weeks back?? It would be laughable if they simply just set up shop on ITV.

But the BBC actually own the rights to TopGear - and I'm betting they'll turn nasty if the trio attempt to capitalise from the TG formula.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on May 08, 2015, 10:56:44 PM
The formula wouldn't surprise me. Maybe not the Stig segments but something very similar
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: gregozedobe on May 09, 2015, 06:18:34 AM
Didn't the TG producer also quit a few weeks back?? It would be laughable if they simply just set up shop on ITV.

But the BBC actually own the rights to TopGear - and I'm betting they'll turn nasty if the trio attempt to capitalise from the TG formula.

BBC may own the "Top Gear" name, but I doubt that you can successfully sue over the "formula" for a TV show - rather hard to patent, let alone prove you were the "first" to do anything on TV (most shows these days seem to be re-cycled variations and combinations from stuff that has been on before).  It would probably come down to which company has the deepest pockets/best lawyers.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 09, 2015, 01:26:31 PM
Who is to say that the "formula" isn't Clarkson, Hammond and May?  Look at the US Top Gear- same format, different guys, total fail.  If it's all about cars then I challenge the BBC to continue Top Gear with three other presenters and put it up against the new show with Clarkson, May and Hammond and see who comes out on top.

Frankly I think the viewers would win in such a competition because we'd get two great shows out of it.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on May 10, 2015, 03:06:00 AM
this is bizarre:
https://torrentfreak.com/bbc-wants-google-to-remove-top-gears-imdb-page-150509/
 :think:  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 10, 2015, 08:14:07 AM
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33059863

From the BBC:

" A trailer for Jeremy Clarkson's final episode of Top Gear has been released by the BBC.

The episode will feature two films shot before Clarkson was suspended from Top Gear and eventually sacked.
Co-presenter Richard Hammond and James May return to the studio to present links from the studio, with Clarkson noticeably absent.

No date has been given for transmission, and the BBC has yet to decide how Top Gear may return.

It contains two films which, in classic Top Gear style, feature cheap bangers, caravans and a race to the finish line for the three presenters to avoid a forfeit.

The Top Gear trio have been appearing together in a series of live shows, which were originally meant to be under the Top Gear banner, but have since been rebranded Clarkson, Hammond and May Live and stripped of all BBC branding."

There are various articles on them joining ITV, Netfix and even returning to the BBC in various newspapers
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 10, 2015, 12:45:36 PM
Returning to BBC huh?  I guess that's a rather obvious loophole then.  If the law says the person must be fired if they assaulted someone, maybe it doesn't say anything about rehiring them?

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on June 10, 2015, 12:53:56 PM
I'm so sick of people seeming above the law - looks like Oscar Pistorius may be released really soon as well. Seems like you can do whatever you want when you're a 'celeb' - it's lucky the vast majority of us are decent people isn't it? I hate to think what the world would be like if we all behaved like the upper echelons of society. :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on June 10, 2015, 03:41:20 PM
I'm a fan but this would be dumb move from BBC
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Mr. Whippy on June 10, 2015, 03:43:51 PM
I'm so sick of people seeming above the law - looks like Oscar Pistorius may be released really soon as well. Seems like you can do whatever you want when you're a 'celeb' - it's lucky the vast majority of us are decent people isn't it? I hate to think what the world would be like if we all behaved like the upper echelons of society. :facepalm:

Nothing about your post but the green jelly scales on the SAK in your avatar are fantastic!  We need a full sized verson posted.  :gimme:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on June 10, 2015, 04:02:11 PM
I'm so sick of people seeming above the law - looks like Oscar Pistorius may be released really soon as well. Seems like you can do whatever you want when you're a 'celeb' - it's lucky the vast majority of us are decent people isn't it? I hate to think what the world would be like if we all behaved like the upper echelons of society. :facepalm:

Nothing about your post but the green jelly scales on the SAK in your avatar are fantastic!  We need a full sized verson posted.  :gimme:

Glad to oblige
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20150608_002_zpsclkkhihv.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20150608_002_zpsclkkhihv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 15, 2015, 09:39:46 AM
" the BBC confirmed today that Clarkson recorded a voiceover to go with unseen footage previously filmed for Top Gear before he was axed.

While James May and Richard Hammond filmed the links for the special at the Top Gear track in Surrey earlier this month, Clarkson will not appear other than in the films.

The special, due to be screened on BBC2 in the next few weeks, is likely to be the trio’s swansong on the show.

Today a BBC spokeswoman confirmed that Clarkson was helping to get his last Top Gear on the air.

“He has done the voiceover for Top Gear. He came in to the BBC the week before last. He didn’t get paid to do it.

"Even though this happened after his contract was not renewed, it falls under his old contract.”

She added: “He is not banned from appearing on the BBC.”"

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/jeremy-clarkson-filming-top-gear--5882730
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 10:15:25 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/33161321

Chris Evans confirmed as Jeremy Clarkson replacement  - James and Richard are out too.  All new cast.

TV and radio personality Chris Evans will replace Jeremy Clarkson as the lead presenter of an all-new Top Gear line-up, the BBC has announced.
Evans said he was "thrilled" to get the job, describing the motoring show as his "favourite programme of all time".
"I promise I will do everything I possibly can to respect what has gone on before and take the show forward," he added.

Car enthusiast Evans has signed a three-year deal with the BBC Two show.
An "all-new" line-up means Clarkson's co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May will not be involved.
Top Gear is watched by 350 million viewers worldwide and is one of the BBC's biggest shows, with overseas sales worth an estimated £50m a year.
Production on the new series of Top Gear will start in the next few weeks and the BBC said more information would be announced in due course.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Don Pablo on June 17, 2015, 10:22:35 AM
Woah... This is heavy man.

(http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m83cnhL1hj1rvjt2vo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 10:34:22 AM
They are a global brand, recognised worldwide, whereas Chris Evans is really only known in the UK. His last TV hit, I think, was TFI Friday or don't forget your toothbrush, a loooooong time ago.

He is also not the coolest bloke around..... but he likes cars, though he has no experience in car journalism, from what I understand.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Don Pablo on June 17, 2015, 10:42:12 AM
What? Only known in the UK?  :ahhh
We know who Capt America is in Ireland, but I cant speak for the rest of the globe or America.  :think:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 10:47:18 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on June 17, 2015, 11:07:41 AM
Chris Evans? Isn't that the guy running around with a Puerto Rican flag on his chest and calling himself Captain America, while in reality he only has a corporal's rank?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 11:22:13 AM
(http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/10/285x214/162364_1.jpg)

This one...  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Don Pablo on June 17, 2015, 11:35:15 AM
I see....
I prefer the OTHER Chris Evans, but I'm sure this fellow has his good points..
He married Billie Piper for awhile, after all...
(http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/0/4115/934768-1ea.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 11:48:58 AM
she is one of those weirdly attractive/unattractive women... you can never really decide - head too big or too square or something..   :think:

She was sticking her tongue out, before it became fashionable !!  :D

(http://www.quotessays.com/images/billie-piper-3.jpg)

(https://thefcelebrity.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/billie-piper-18.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: gregozedobe on June 17, 2015, 12:21:39 PM
Chris who ?  He doesn't have much of a profile down here in the antipodes  :pok:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Chako on June 17, 2015, 12:28:41 PM
Never seen or heard of him before. shrugs.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on June 17, 2015, 01:09:58 PM
she is one of those weirdly attractive/unattractive women... you can never really decide - head too big or too square or something..   :think:

I think it's her mouth...  :think:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Sweety-Sama on June 17, 2015, 02:54:49 PM
I think clarkson was overdue with his attitude.. I mostly watched top gear for captain slow and Hammond. Sadly they left too.
I hope Evans will have good co hosts and that they are able to rock the show too!


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Using a future communicator stolen from the NCC-1701
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on June 17, 2015, 04:49:37 PM
This opens up a possibility to have 2 strong "car" shows
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 04:56:38 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNxb6bqQ5Tg

I doubt Chris Evans can be considered strong cast.. more happy and giggly  really.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 17, 2015, 06:58:50 PM
Once upon a time,no one had heard of Jezza  :pok:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 07:07:49 PM
He was in the old versions of TG and wrote in magazines, and he was known for his strong personality/views ..

Chris is Known for his boyish smile and lack of any car related journalism experience. (Noel Edmonds has the same style, and car journalism experience..)

Personally I never found him amusing, when I was sober..
I really do not know... maybe they will change the format dramatically, so as to suit him more. (Remember when the "new cast" of dukes of Hazard was, temporarily, introduced and they were just doing the same script as the proper cast - it was not nice)

So, you are an evans fan then ?  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
One co-host will be female !!!   :ahhh   :ahhh 
Yes, different format, less manly, more PC...
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/evans-makes-u-turn-host-top-gear-000236982.html#8efN3Ht

Newly-appointed Top Gear presenter Chris Evans has confirmed he will be joined by a female co-host on the show, sparking speculation former model Jodie Kidd is in the driving seat for the job.
Evans, who was announced as the new host of the hit show last night, told Radio 5 Live's Nicky Campbell he could "100%" confirm he would have a female co-star "but not for the sake of it".
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on June 17, 2015, 08:18:05 PM
maybe NSFW outside the uk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJnQyrQuggI
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 17, 2015, 08:34:39 PM
.... you will not catch Jodie Kidd talking about that, or about fizzing... :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 17, 2015, 09:32:48 PM
The only way I know Chris Evans was because of Top Gear when James may borrowed one of his vintage Ferraris to film a segment.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: PTRSAK on June 18, 2015, 03:57:41 AM
AFAIC Top Gear has just done a "Two and a half Men" except they haven't just replaced the un-PC lead (who everybody tuned in to see behaving badly), they've replaced all the stars.

Death of the show as we knew and loved it. i.e. Three lads being yobbos and having a laugh.

I hope the rumours aren't true and I have to get netflix to see the boys again.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: buck on June 18, 2015, 08:39:27 AM
I always thought "Fracas" would make a good name for a cat.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 18, 2015, 09:43:04 AM
He was in the old versions of TG and wrote in magazines, and he was known for his strong personality/views ..

Chris is Known for his boyish smile and lack of any car related journalism experience. (Noel Edmonds has the same style, and car journalism experience..)

Personally I never found him amusing, when I was sober..
I really do not know... maybe they will change the format dramatically, so as to suit him more. (Remember when the "new cast" of dukes of Hazard was, temporarily, introduced and they were just doing the same script as the proper cast - it was not nice)

So, you are an evans fan then ?  :D

Hell no! Not at all. I was just making a point that once upon a time Clarkson was just some pokey guy off some pokey British car show.

To be honest,of what I've seen of the old Top Gear,I really liked the team of Quinton Wilson,VBH,and Tiffany Dell
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 18, 2015, 10:02:06 AM
It should be noted that Chris Evans hosts the most popular breakfast radio show in the UK.  Something like 10 million people are used to hearing him every morning while eating their cornflakes or driving to work.  So while he's not had a big TV success for a while, he's hardly disappeared from broadcasting. ;)

I actually quite like the idea of Jodie Kidd.  She's been on the show a few times over the years and always seemed to be up for a laugh and took her driving seriously.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 18, 2015, 10:07:15 AM
The old TG was good, for its time.

Even 5th gear, which has some of the people you mentioned above, now uses a more fun format, though it is nowhere as popular as TG. 
They all sound a bit "posh", I think.

Tiff can be funny and so can Vicky.

Gareth - Chris Evans, a Face only for radio    :rofl:   (not that JC was a looker, though they both do OK with the ladies, so what do I know...) 
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Chako on June 18, 2015, 12:11:11 PM
Looks to me that Top Gear is dead. Sorry to see this as it was one of my favorite shows. I personally feel that the 3 hosts made the show, and can't be replaced. These new guys...hope they just don't step into a show called Top Gear. Now if they create a new show around them, that would be for the best I think.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on June 18, 2015, 12:36:44 PM
They could change the name of the show to "Neutral"  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Etherealicer on June 18, 2015, 02:23:13 PM
AFAIC Top Gear has just done a "Two and a half Men" except they haven't just replaced the un-PC lead (who everybody tuned in to see behaving badly), they've replaced all the stars.

Death of the show as we knew and loved it. i.e. Three lads being yobbos and having a laugh.

I hope the rumours aren't true and I have to get netflix to see the boys again.
I sort of disagree that it has to be that way... British shows like to replace their main characters mostly without ill-effect.

IMNSHO There are two major points on how well that can work:
How much of the show was scripted?
With 2.5 men the problem was that the show had run its course and they tried to revive it with a new lead, new direction the story was going. First, I'm not sure 2.5 men would have stayed successful with Charlie Sheen and if they simply had replaced Charlie Sheen it might have continued its success. I have no clue how much Top Gear is Clarkson/May/Hammond and how much is BBC machinery. But at least the great image taking and lots of nature on their trips is probably all BBC (I feel that is half the show already).

Connections
Who brought in all those cars for testing? Were those Clarksons connection? Personally, I feel BBC should do fine in that department.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 18, 2015, 02:52:22 PM
JC was behind the TG format and actually owned a part of the program until a few years ago. The whole show was his and his friend's idea, design and they did organise most of it.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 20, 2015, 02:30:48 PM
Sun 28 Jun 2015
Episode 8
Top Gear, Series 22


This episode of Top Gear features two films that were shot for the last series. In the first film, Jeremy, Richard and James immerse themselves in the lifestyle of the traditional classic car enthusiast. Armed with affordable classics including a Fiat 124 Spyder, a Peugeot 304 Cabriolet and an MGB GT, the trio set off on an adventure that includes brown beer, breakdowns and a hair-raising classic car show.

In the second film, Clarkson, Hammond and May try to become lifestyle leisure enthusiasts with the help of some incredibly cheap lifestyle leisure vehicles. Restricted to a maximum budget of £250, the trio buy three massive mileage SUVs - a Vauxhall Frontera, a Jeep Cherokee and a Mitsubishi Shogun - and then embark on a series of action-packed challenges that include battling with the Stig's 'Leisure Activity Cousin' and a race with terrifying consequences for the loser.
New face....  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05n7bnw

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33197033
James May's next TV role after standing down from Top Gear has been revealed as a new car programme for BBC Two called Building Cars Live.
Springwatch's Kate Humble will co-host along with Ant Antstead, presenter on Channel 4's For the Love of Cars.
The show will go behind the scenes of the UK's car manufacturing industry to explain the science and engineering involved.
It will consist of two 90 minute live episodes and will air in the autumn.
The programmes will track in real time the transformation from raw materials to finished vehicle and will broadcast live from BMW's Mini plant in Oxford.
A press release from the BBC announcing the show included a quote from May saying: "I can't wait to build a car. Live."
There had been speculation over May's future on Top Gear after Jeremy Clarkson was dropped by the BBC in March following a "fracas" with a producer.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 29, 2015, 12:21:43 PM
And so it ended,with a whimper,not a bang

 :shrug:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 29, 2015, 12:24:37 PM
I have not seen it yet     :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 29, 2015, 12:29:36 PM
I have not seen it yet     :ahhh

Yes,you have. Same challenges,same jokes,different cars

And on that bombshell....
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 29, 2015, 12:41:09 PM
... well, this coming from JC biggest fun..   >:D    maybe you are just upset because JC was not in...     :rofl: 
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 30, 2015, 02:39:12 PM
Former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have signed up to present a new show on Amazon's streaming video service.
The trio will front three series of a new motoring programme for Amazon Prime, with the first season to be made available worldwide in 2016.
The move follows their departure from the hit BBC Two show earlier this year.
Clarkson's contract was not renewed following an "unprovoked physical attack" on a Top Gear producer.
His co-hosts then followed him in leaving the show


http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33715671

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/top-gear-trio-sign-deal-amazon-car-show-100353281.html#xftZyHl
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 27, 2015, 07:57:06 AM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/26/18/2ED4D07500000578-3335428-image-m-16_1448563147316.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on November 27, 2015, 02:37:49 PM
they are back. i wonder if they will be even more crass
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: sLaughterMed on November 27, 2015, 10:55:33 PM
they are back. i wonder if they will be even more crass
Probably. I bet it will be, since Clarkson's company is handling production. Ill probably watch it, as I really enjoyed Top Gear, as I enjoyed the humor, even if it lacked class
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 04, 2016, 02:05:22 PM
apparently they want to turn it into Top Gear USA   :facepalm:

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/feb/04/matt-leblanc-to-co-present-top-gear-bbc-chris-evans

Matt LeBlanc to co-present Top Gear alongside Chris Evans

The former Friends actor Matt LeBlanc will be the new co-presenter of Top Gear, the BBC has announced.

The actor, who also starred in the BBC series Episodes, will join Chris Evans, who took over after Jeremy Clarkson’s exit. LeBlanc has previously appeared on the show as a guest.

“Matt’s a lifelong fellow petrolhead and I’m thrilled he’s joining Top Gear. Acting out our craziest car notions on screen is a dream job and I know we’ll both be debating some epic road trip ideas. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to on screen later this year,” Evans said.

LeBlanc said: “As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I’m honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic show’s new chapter. What a thrill.”

He later tweeted: “I love the show. Should be fun.”

 :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on February 04, 2016, 02:17:12 PM
I've got to admit I didn't see that coming.  I'll reserve judgment until I've see how he does.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on February 04, 2016, 07:25:16 PM
....if only it had been Jennifer Aniston :dd:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 04, 2016, 11:19:37 PM
I can't say as I'm surprised- Matt Leblanc has been more than a guest on the show, he came back to do an extra bit where he (supposedly) flew to the Top Gear track to drive a car around the track then immediately flew back to California.

Also, he has experience with UK TV shows, having starred in Episodes as a US actor trying to fit in on a British TV show.  Plus, with the failure of Top Gear USA, this might pick up more fans on this side of the pond.

I wouldn't have guessed they'd do it, but Matt Leblanc would certainly be on the short list of American celebrities that would make the list.

Many US actors pretend they are aware of Top Gear when they appear on the show, but you can tell they probably didn't even know that other countries even had their own media industries....

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Higgins617 on February 04, 2016, 11:53:22 PM
apparently they want to turn it into Top Gear USA   :facepalm:

OH THE HORRORRRRRRRRR
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on February 05, 2016, 07:52:54 AM
this makes me want to watch at least a few episodes
Title: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grathr on February 05, 2016, 08:06:05 AM
this makes me want to watch at least a few episodes

And there is the answer.
New top gear need to be different from old top gear, but most importantly they have to get viewers. The show can be awesome, but if noone watches it, it will flop. (Firefly)
A lot of people on both sides of the atlantic are curious about it now, much more  than when there was talk of Coultard and Sabine.

And Episodes was hillarious :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 05, 2016, 08:06:17 AM
The "news" about Chris Evans puking, and now this.......has me dubious.

The original trio was everyman with all our imperfections, now a millionaire DJ and Mr Handsome Movie Star......  :think:

I'll give them a fair shake, but I'm expecting to dislike it as much as TG USA......


What I want to know is when can I see what Clarkson, Hammond and May have been up to!
In my perfect world they would do  something like the TG Specials exclusively........
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grathr on February 05, 2016, 08:11:10 AM

The "news" about Chris Evans puking, and now this.......has me dubious.

The original trio was everyman with all our imperfections, now a millionaire DJ and Mr Handsome Movie Star......  :think:

I'll give them a fair shake, but I'm expecting to dislike it as much as TG USA......


What I want to know is when can I see what Clarkson, Hammond and May have been up to!
In my perfect world they would do  something like the TG Specials exclusively........

Unfortunately only on Amazon prime.
Im not even sure I can get that here. :(
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 05, 2016, 10:12:14 AM

Unfortunately only on Amazon prime.
Im not even sure I can get that here. :(

I'm a 3rd world pirate, I get everything for free  :whistle:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 05, 2016, 10:38:04 AM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 05, 2016, 11:55:20 AM
The "news" about Chris Evans puking, and now this.......has me dubious.

The original trio was everyman with all our imperfections, now a millionaire DJ and Mr Handsome Movie Star......  :think:

I'll give them a fair shake, but I'm expecting to dislike it as much as TG USA......


What I want to know is when can I see what Clarkson, Hammond and May have been up to!
In my perfect world they would do  something like the TG Specials exclusively........

Excellent point, and possibly why Top Gear USA failed- one was a race car driver, one was a (reasonably) famous actor/comedian, and the other was an annoying know it all, but not in a good way.

Plus I didn't like the way they gave each of them an identity (The Driver, The Wrecker, The Expert) which the presenter was then required to live up to.  That severely limited each one really. 

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Zed on February 05, 2016, 12:11:16 PM
Im not a fan of evans  :-\ think ill watch the original cast  :salute:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on February 05, 2016, 03:08:05 PM
ohh I'm gonna follow the original crew. is there such a thing as too many good car shows?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on February 06, 2016, 01:39:01 PM
it might be interesting, but it won't be Top Gear without the other buffoons at the helm.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: anditsgone on February 07, 2016, 03:44:23 PM
I didn't really liked top gear for the past 3 years anymore because the only ruined classic cars and did over the top tests.

I guess that because they want their audience back and because their budget has been tripled they will be wrecking even more classic cars and will be doing even more stupid tests. :facepalm:

I am not sure but i don't think top gear will ever be as good as it once was.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 07, 2016, 04:46:51 PM
I didn't really liked top gear for the past 3 years anymore because the only ruined classic cars and did over the top tests.

I guess that because they want their audience back and because their budget has been tripled they will be wrecking even more classic cars and will be doing even more stupid tests. :facepalm:

I am not sure but i don't think top gear will ever be as good as it once was.

The same thing happened to Mythbusters IMHO.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: anditsgone on February 07, 2016, 04:52:29 PM
I didn't really liked top gear for the past 3 years anymore because the only ruined classic cars and did over the top tests.

I guess that because they want their audience back and because their budget has been tripled they will be wrecking even more classic cars and will be doing even more stupid tests. :facepalm:

I am not sure but i don't think top gear will ever be as good as it once was.

The same thing happened to Mythbusters IMHO.

Def

Yep, i also stopped watching that.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 07, 2016, 04:54:04 PM
After the Build Team was given their walking papers the show got better, but I think by then the magic was gone.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Don Pablo on February 10, 2016, 03:15:17 PM
My favourite top gear episodes were the specials and the regulars where they do something crazy like build a hovercraft, space shuttle, go to the magnetic north pole, etc.  :whistle:


What? Build team gone?!  :ahhh I still need to watch seasons 4-15!  :ahhh
Spoilers...  :o
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 11, 2016, 10:24:56 AM
.......Sure you don't need a few more presenters?
Quote
“We are very proud to announce that racing driver Sabine Schmitz, YouTube star Chris Harris, F1 pundit Eddie Jordan and motoring journalist Rory Reid will join Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc and of course, The Stig,”
:rofl:

I like Sabine  :tu:  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on February 11, 2016, 11:44:46 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca7IUx1WwAArv21.jpg:large)
LOLZ
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 11, 2016, 12:40:19 PM
Obviously they are moving in a totally different direction. Good or Bad, but never the same as before.

It reminds me, in a way, of the original top gear, which was more serious and had more presenters.  All this people will have to take some part in every episode   ???    or will some be more like advisors or experts?


None of the people in the picture can be described as fun or funny... (OK, maybe Joey)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 11, 2016, 12:48:04 PM
I don't know, Sabine has made a number of good shots at Jeremy over the years.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 11, 2016, 12:50:18 PM
I just do not find her funny - Maybe she is funnier in German   :) I would have preferred Vicky from the original series.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on February 11, 2016, 12:52:21 PM
Eddie Jordan has been used as a regular pundit/presenter on BBC's F1 coverage for a long time and is very good IMO.  Him and Chris Evans I'll happily watch.  I'm sorry to say that Sabine Schmitz I found pretty annoying in the pieces she's done for the show before.  Matt LeBlanc I just find dull. :shrug:  I don't know the rest and I'll reserve judgment on all of them for the end of the first season and see how it all works out.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 11, 2016, 02:08:55 PM
I just do not find her funny - Maybe she is funnier in German   :) I would have preferred Vicky from the original series.

It's her very Germaness that I find so entertaining, world needs more fast women anyway  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 11, 2016, 02:13:40 PM
Eddie Jordan has been used as a regular pundit/presenter on BBC's F1 coverage for a long time and is very good IMO.  Him and Chris Evans I'll happily watch.  I'm sorry to say that Sabine Schmitz I found pretty annoying in the pieces she's done for the show before.  Matt LeBlanc I just find dull. :shrug:  I don't know the rest and I'll reserve judgment on all of them for the end of the first season and see how it all works out.

To a certain extent I agree with you, felt like they tried too hard on some occasions they used her.

BUT........the very thought of her in a van around Nurburgring gives my goose bumps, easily one of my non-special favourites from the show.  :salute:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on February 11, 2016, 02:31:28 PM
Eddie Jordan has been used as a regular pundit/presenter on BBC's F1 coverage for a long time and is very good IMO.  Him and Chris Evans I'll happily watch.  I'm sorry to say that Sabine Schmitz I found pretty annoying in the pieces she's done for the show before.  Matt LeBlanc I just find dull. :shrug:  I don't know the rest and I'll reserve judgment on all of them for the end of the first season and see how it all works out.

To a certain extent I agree with you, felt like they tried too hard on some occasions they used her.

BUT........the very thought of her in a van around Nurburgring gives my goose bumps, easily one of my non-special favourites from the show.  :salute:

I remember her racing BMW touring cars at Aldo Scribanti in Port Elizabeth in the 90s...that gives me goosebumps  :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 12, 2016, 07:48:42 AM
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/who-top-gear-presenters-everything-7354777

Chris Evans
 Chris Evans will be the chief Top Gear host
For weeks he denied he was taking the job before being announced as the new Top Gear host last summer.

Then he claimed he would reveal the co-hosts as soon as they were signed, insisting: “We’re not going to drag things out so it becomes a soap opera.

"When we’ve decided something we will tell you, immediately.”

He didn’t. But then Chris, 49, does have a lot on his plate.

Chris has made no secret of his love of cars
Top Gear is one of the BBC’s highest profile shows, not least because it has been bringing in £50million a year to the coffers through worldwide sales.

The pressure is on for the multi-millionaire – who also has a daily radio show to contend with – to make the new version a success.

In announcing the new team, he said: “We really have a bit of everything for everyone.”

Read more : New Top Gear presenters revealed

He has a prestigious car collection, which once included a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, right, which he sold for £18million.

Rory Reid
Rory ReidFan boy: Rory Reid says he was "thrilled" to be picked as a Top Gear host
He landed his job through the open auditions for “ordinary members of the public” but he is actually an experienced motoring journalist who already works for the BBC.

Rory, 36, is Radio 5 Live’s technology correspondent and contributes to its Saturday Edition.

He has also appeared on The One Show and is the car reviewer on Sky 1’s series Gadget Geeks.

So not quite the “guy who has been building his own Land Rover in his garage” that Chris was suggesting when he launched his search for fresh talent.

The journalist, of South London, has speSmurfpillsed in cars for 18 years.

He launched the online Car Tech channel, hosts on the Fast, Furious and Funny YouTube channel and is editor-in-chief of recombu.com.

The dad-of-two – who once posed with two guns on his Facebook page – said the “odds were very firmly against me” when he applied for the job and was thrilled to be picked.

Read more : Top Gear's Rory Reid poses with GUNS

“I’ve been a Top Gear fan for decades,” he added. “I live and breathe cars.” Chris described him as “funny, cool and warm”.

Sabine Schmitz

The “Queen of the Nurburgring” becomes Top Gear’s first female presenter in 15 years.

She grew up just 300 yards from the legendary German circuit and has spent her life in the male-dominated world of racing.

Feisty Sabine, 46, has appeared in Top Gear twice before – memorably beating Jeremy Clarkson around
the Nurburgring by 47 seconds in a Jaguar S-Type – and made Evans throw up, left, during their first filming stint.

In 1996 she became the first woman to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours. The following year she repeated the feat.

Sabine became known as the “world’s fastest taxi” by driving passengers around the track in a BMW M5. She still races and runs a competition team.

So, a woman as Top Gear host. Enough to drive Clarkson mad.

Matt LeBlanc

The actor, best known for his role in sitcom Friends, calls himself a car nut.

He is the current record-holder on Star In A Reasonably Priced Car, right, and last year presented the spin-off Top Gear: The Races.

Some viewers may be a little disappointed when he doesn’t actually turn out to be his Friends character Joey Tribbiani.

Another problem may be that Matt, 48, has a US sitcom pilot to make. I’m Not Your Friend, in which he plays a house husband, looks likely to become a series.

WireImageMatt LeBlancHe's no Joey: You may recognise Mat from Friends, but knows his way around a car
How will he do both shows?

Years ago he was caught drink-driving – twice.

He explained: “I was young and stupid. I wasn’t driving fast, just crooked.”

His ex-Friends co-star Matthew Perry confessed to never having heard of Top Gear but redeemed himself by saying he thought Matt would do a good job.

Chris Harris
"Gobby": Chris Harris might not be on Lamborghini's Christmas list - but he knows his stuff
Journalist Chris commands huge respect in the motoring world and – promisingly – describes himself as “quite gobby”.

He was banned from driving Ferraris after having slated the company’s PR machine and was similarly removed from reviewing Lamborghinis for claiming that they were “the perfect cars for people who can’t drive”.

You do have to admire his cheek.

Arriving with the stated intention of giving the car industry grief, Chris, 41, said: “I’m quite gobby and happy to get into trouble, so I’m hoping I can underpin the programme with journalistic credibility but still cause some mischief.”

He also has a get-out plan, saying: “If all goes wrong I can say, ‘I was once on Top Gear’ and just head back to being that annoying small bloke off YouTube.”

Eddie Jordan
Legend: Eddie Jordan is an ex-Formula 1 team boss, bringing real pedigree to the show
The ex-Formula 1 team boss knows a thing or two about racing cars.

His presence on the show is “guaranteed to be anything but boring” (the press release says).

The Irish former racing driver, 67, ran his own Grand Prix team comprising the likes of Damon Hill and Martin Brundle.

The long-term Chris Evans pal also gave breaks to Eddie Irvine, Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello.

Eddie Jordan Damon HillSkipper: Eddie ran his own Grand Prix team comprising the likes of Damon Hill
He alluded to his age today as he said: “I have such enormous respect for all my fellow presenters and I politely ask that they go easy on these old bones.”

Eddie was part of the BBC’s Formula 1 coverage but was freed up when the contract was lost to Channel 4 in December.

He said joining Top Gear at this stage in his long career is “the icing on the cake”.

The Stig
GettyBritish animator Chris Evans poses during a photocall for TV show "Top Gear" at the MIPCOM audiovisual trade fair in Cannes, southeastern France, on October 6, 2015Mystery man: As usual, The Stig's identity is being kept secret
The identity of the current Stig is unknown.

His role on the show is to provide lap times for others to try to beat and to train the guest stars to drive a “reasonably priced car” to the best of their ability.

The first Stig, who wore all black, turned out to be Perry McCarthy, whose identity was revealed in 2003.

He was followed by a white-clad Stig who lasted for many years and turned out to be racing driver Ben Collins.

Top Gear's original Stig, racing driver Perry McCarthyOriginal: Top Gear's first Stig, racing driver Perry McCarthy
This emerged during a court battle over his planned autobiography The Man In The White Suit.

Since 2010 there has been another Stig, though it is unclear if the person in the suit alongside Chris Evans is the same as the one who worked with Jeremy Clarkson.

The former host decided that The Stig should not speak because “the opinions of all racing drivers are completely worthless”.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 12, 2016, 10:47:07 AM

I remember her racing BMW touring cars at Aldo Scribanti in Port Elizabeth in the 90s...that gives me goosebumps  :tu:

I spent 1994 in SA and started watching the touring car races, can't remember her specifically, but one of my dreams died with the introduction of the new Beemers - they got a 60kg (if memory serves) weight penalty and I realised somebody my size could never be a racing driver  :P
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on February 12, 2016, 10:48:29 AM

I remember her racing BMW touring cars at Aldo Scribanti in Port Elizabeth in the 90s...that gives me goosebumps  :tu:

I spent 1994 in SA and started watching the touring car races, can't remember her specifically, but one of my dreams died with the introduction of the new Beemers - they got a 60kg (if memory serves) weight penalty and I realised somebody my size could never be a racing driver  :P

That was the year they painted Obelix on the side of the cars?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 24, 2016, 12:25:52 PM
Jeremy Clarkson has issued an apology to the former Top Gear producer he punched after settling a £100,000 racial discrimination and personal injury claim.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/jeremy-clarkson-finally-says-sorry-7429955

I did not know that there was a claim.    ???


BBC motoring show's launch event in Liverpool

(http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7429182.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Sabine-Schmitz.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: ToolJoe on February 25, 2016, 04:56:09 PM
Sabine looks good  :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on May 11, 2016, 02:58:45 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rur6a9QKmi4
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 11, 2016, 03:19:56 PM
Seems like Matt LeBlanc might have a very small role in the new episodes?

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on May 11, 2016, 03:27:16 PM
There was the opposite issue with a clip they showed in the US.
It seems that Matt is used to atract the US lot, whereas the rest of the world gets Chris trying to be clarkson, shouting in the car.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 11, 2016, 03:35:04 PM
And Sabine to try and attract the German audiences, which have (according to Clarkson) never seen an episode of Top Gear.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: JP on May 11, 2016, 05:13:02 PM
I like watching Mighty Car Mods on YouTube.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on May 11, 2016, 06:15:37 PM
https://uk.celebrity.yahoo.com/jeremy-clarksons-amazon-show-called-grand-tour-125850523.html

Jeremy Clarkson's new Amazon Prime motoring show will be called The Grand Tour
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on May 11, 2016, 06:27:54 PM
lately on some of our new channels I found a few more car shows to watch... :ahhh

Diesel Brothers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rebeYkac2qQ

Strip N' Rip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keb0K3FMghg

In addition to Fast N' Loud, Misfit Garage, Graveyard Carz.  :facepalm:

I think I might have a problem.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on May 11, 2016, 06:49:31 PM
I am watching a few youtube shows...

Autogrid, Autogefühl, Iryna Olhovska.....
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 28, 2016, 01:16:50 AM
Interesting story from a former Stig.  Has some NSFW bits in it.

http://jalopnik.com/the-untold-story-of-how-top-gear-went-to-war-with-germa-1779070584

I had a good laugh reading it!

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: jerseydevil on May 28, 2016, 07:02:02 AM
:D

But oh man.... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on May 28, 2016, 07:09:05 AM
Not Ben, but another stig apparently died the past few day's... It was in the news, somewhere.....
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on May 29, 2016, 10:26:20 PM
So...

Who's watched it?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 29, 2016, 11:26:20 PM
So...

Who's watched it?

Not me yet.  As soon as I can find a download or stream I'll be all over it.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 29, 2016, 11:31:24 PM
Not Ben, but another stig apparently died the past few day's... It was in the news, somewhere.....

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/7173964/BREAKING-Former-Top-Gear-driver-who-was-once-rumoured-to-be-The-Stig-has-died-aged-52-from-motor-neurone-disease.html

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on May 30, 2016, 12:14:37 AM
So...

Who's watched it?

It's still Top Gear I guess, just with Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc presenting.  Seems like all the other presenters will be doing the Extra Gear show and segments rather than hosting from the studio.  Time will tell.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 30, 2016, 07:34:02 PM
Okay..........busy watching it, took time out to say..........it sucks  :facepalm:

The opening was uncomfortable......

The first road trip was........what exactly?

Star(s) in a rally car......great, why not!  But the guest selection? Uncomfortable much?

There's space in my life for Top Gear and The Grand Tour, ffs it's not difficult, use the recipe but do your own thing...????

Perfect example......the Nomad piece.......so far so good, enjoying it!

I hope this is first episode jitters, or there won't be season 24  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 30, 2016, 07:37:13 PM
and.......does carrot top sound less like a whiny bitch on radio?
 :clap:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 30, 2016, 08:07:34 PM
So now I know I find adenoids and shouting irritating  :facepalm:

Fine, great, Land Rover vs Willys.........really can't find a way to make a tug of war interesting?

I suspect the presenters aren't the only crucial people that left.........   
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on May 30, 2016, 08:27:32 PM
I did watch it, and it was not as bad as I expected.
There is a different angle, with 2 rather than 3 main presenters, chris runs around like an energizer bunny and matt is cool. They relied too much on the US vs UK theme.

Maybe with time they will get even more watchable.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on May 31, 2016, 01:46:46 AM
I said this somewhere else already but I found the "Extra Gear" show much more interesting and entertaining.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on May 31, 2016, 10:58:40 AM
watched it. this was awful. who ever thought of putting that blonde/ginger guy was a good idea has a special place in hell reserved for him or her
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 31, 2016, 01:39:50 PM
Watched it for 10 minutes ... and switched to something else ...  :td:

Maybe I should change my nickname here to Grand-Tour-24 ... (or "The Old Top-Gear-24" :think:).



Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on May 31, 2016, 02:08:36 PM
I haven't watched it yet, but I think I'll give it a chance.  I have no doubts that I won't like it as much, as I mostly watched it before to see the "other three", and the antics they'd come up with.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 31, 2016, 06:05:38 PM
I haven't watched it yet, but I think I'll give it a chance.  I have no doubts that I won't like it as much, as I mostly watched it before to see the "other three", and the antics they'd come up with.

Same here.  I wonder if either show will measure up to the old one.   Or is that the old new one since that was New Top Gear, before the new new Top Gear, not to be confused with Old Top Gear which I suppose is now old old Top Gear......   :ahhh

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on May 31, 2016, 07:40:46 PM
I haven't watched it yet, but I think I'll give it a chance.  I have no doubts that I won't like it as much, as I mostly watched it before to see the "other three", and the antics they'd come up with.

Same here.  I wonder if either show will measure up to the old one.   Or is that the old new one since that was New Top Gear, before the new new Top Gear, not to be confused with Old Top Gear which I suppose is now old old Top Gear......   :ahhh

Def

The Old Top Gear also morphed into Fifth Gear (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Gear) when it left the BBC.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on May 31, 2016, 08:49:22 PM
Fifth, why not eleventh?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on May 31, 2016, 11:49:01 PM
Fifth, why not eleventh?

Cos it was on Channel Five!

...as opposed to being on Chanel no5, cos that would be just odd :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on June 01, 2016, 12:02:12 AM
mambo no5?  :think:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 01, 2016, 12:04:58 AM
Rifle No 5. 8)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Jungle_Carbine.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 01, 2016, 07:42:17 AM
Sit down you youngsters, and let me tell you about the olden days..

(http://s42.radikal.ru/i097/1301/76/3dec51df04b9.gif)

In them days,  the eighties, early nineties, most normal cars only had 4 gears. The fancier ones, however, had 5, they had an overdrive gear, a fifth gear. This was mainly for use on the new motorways, giving a more quiet and economical drive.

So, the Top Gear, for the fancier cars (and pickup trucks who had a really low 1st gear) was the Fifth gear.

So, as mentioned previously, this trick (name of the channel and the highest gear) was used to name the new car show Fifth Gear, thus implying that it was really top Gear, without having any copyright infringement issues.
 
These days, most modern cars have 6 or even 7 gears, so the name Fifth Gear has lost its direct association with the term Top Gear and does sound like an anachronism.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 01, 2016, 08:07:45 AM
.. remember when they showed Gordon Ramsey's previous injury on TG?

well, here he is now, a few days after the show was broadcast.

(http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8090631.ece/BINARY/Gordon-Ramsay.jpg)http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/gordon-ramsay-tweets-hospital-bed-8090709

appearing on the new TG brings Bad Luck.. 


Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 01, 2016, 10:04:06 AM
Sit down you youngsters, and let me tell you about the olden days..

(http://s42.radikal.ru/i097/1301/76/3dec51df04b9.gif)

In them days,  the eighties, early nineties, most normal cars only had 4 gears. The fancier ones, however, had 5, they had an overdrive gear, a fifth gear. This was mainly for use on the new motorways, giving a more quiet and economical drive.

So, the Top Gear, for the fancier cars (and pickup trucks who had a really low 1st gear) was the Fifth gear.

So, as mentioned previously, this trick (name of the channel and the highest gear) was used to name the new car show Fifth Gear, thus implying that it was really top Gear, without having any copyright infringement issues.
 
These days, most modern cars have 6 or even 7 gears, so the name Fifth Gear has lost its direct association with the term Top Gear and does sound like an anachronism.

Good on you old fella. :hatsoff:

I've only recently had to get used to the idea that fifth wasn't my top gear and that I've got a sixth gear that I can change up too. :doh:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 01, 2016, 10:15:06 AM
I remember in some older pickup trucks, where we would try to shift into reverse, after the 5th gear, as, on the motorway, because of their narrow power band, you felt that another gear was needed after 100km/h
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: firiki on June 01, 2016, 10:24:54 AM
I remember in some older pickup trucks, where we would try to shift into reverse, after the 5th gear, as, on the motorway, because of their narrow power band, you felt that another gear was needed after 100km/h

Why would you do that? Wouldn't this wreck the transmission?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 01, 2016, 10:44:44 AM
yes, you can not do it exactly for that reason.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: firiki on June 01, 2016, 10:59:05 AM
I was once told this is a super-duper emergency brake, one to use only if you need the car to come to a halt.

I don't know whether this truly works as such or not. I have no intention of finding out, I hope I never have to and I certainly don't recommend trying this...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on June 01, 2016, 11:32:32 AM
most of my UK Top Gear friends on facebook haven't been posting glowing reviews about the new show/hosts.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 01, 2016, 02:55:24 PM
Rifle No 5. 8)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Jungle_Carbine.jpg)

The Chris Evans of the Lee Enfield family :whistle:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 01, 2016, 04:00:26 PM
Rifle No 5. 8)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Jungle_Carbine.jpg)

The Chris Evans of the Lee Enfield family :whistle:

Oh, that's harsh mate. The No 5 isn't that bad.:D 
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 02, 2016, 12:08:22 AM
Rifle No 5. 8)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Jungle_Carbine.jpg)

The Chris Evans of the Lee Enfield family :whistle:

Oh, that's harsh mate. The No 5 isn't that bad.:D

 :rofl:

You know your only getting away with that because JD doesn't know who Chris Evens is?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: shark_za on June 02, 2016, 07:57:50 AM
http://www.cnet.com/news/top-gear-fans-go-full-speed-with-chris-evans-hate-but-its-the-wrong-chris-evans/


Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 02, 2016, 10:06:25 AM
http://www.cnet.com/news/top-gear-fans-go-full-speed-with-chris-evans-hate-but-its-the-wrong-chris-evans/

 :rofl:

 :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 02, 2016, 10:15:41 PM
I guess they were also disappointed that Iron Man didn't do a cameo then.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Etherealicer on June 02, 2016, 10:26:01 PM
I guess they were also disappointed that Iron Man didn't do a cameo then.

Def
You know that Iron Man is a women! 'Cause he is Fe-Male :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Chako on June 02, 2016, 11:32:23 PM
That right there deserves a (http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo003/kowtow_zpsilancdwo.gif) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo003/kowtow_zpsilancdwo.gif.html)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 03, 2016, 01:28:13 AM
I guess they were also disappointed that Iron Man didn't do a cameo then.

Def
You know that Iron Man is a women! 'Cause he is Fe-Male :facepalm:

 :megaslap:

 :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: AlephZero on June 03, 2016, 08:15:07 PM
I guess they were also disappointed that Iron Man didn't do a cameo then.

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You know that Iron Man is a women! 'Cause he is Fe-Male :facepalm:

That right there deserves the groan of approval :facepalm:

:D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 03, 2016, 10:54:50 PM
Agreed!

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on June 04, 2016, 04:06:30 AM
A friend's Vauxhall Cresta has three forward gears...  :whistle:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: gregozedobe on June 04, 2016, 12:26:13 PM
A friend's Vauxhall Cresta has three forward gears...  :whistle:

My age must be showing.  My official "Learning to drive a car on the road" was done in a 1959 Holden FC wagon, with a manual "three-on-the-tree" gear-change and no synchromesh on first gear.  Mind you, the gearing was so low and the engine torque such that you could easily start off from a stop in 2nd gear (with a slight bit of clutch slipping).

Later (when Mum wasn't around) I practised my double de-clutch 2nd to 1st gear-changes while still moving.  I got pretty good at it and after a while no lurching (or crunches).
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 04, 2016, 01:49:38 PM
You might as well be speaking Chinese to many of the NA members here as manual transmissions were a rarity here before I was born, and been on the decline ever since.

You only ever really saw them on ultra cheap cars where the automatic transmission would have increased the cost significantly, heavy trucks and equipment or high end sports cars.

My parents always had manual transmission cars, and insisted that is what my brother and I learn to drive on.  My brother actually spent more money once to special order a car with a manual transmission because the dealer didn't stock them.  His wife can't drive a stick so nowadays he only drives autos.

I got an auto in the current Jeep because I wanted remote start, and the clutch in the new Jeeps has next to no feedback to it.

But again, I'll bet many people here from NA can't drive a stick, or if they can, they haven't in years.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 04, 2016, 04:34:11 PM
Automatics have never really taken off here in the UK.  I've driven them once or twice but certainly never owned one.  Theoretically you can get an automatic only driving licence I believe but I'm not sure I know anyone who's got one.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 04, 2016, 04:43:20 PM
Yeah, it's kind of funny here when people say they can drive a standard but they have trouble with the clutch, then say "but I can shift ok."

So what they are really saying is they can count, but they can't drive a standard.....

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 04, 2016, 04:45:02 PM
Get a, good, CVT; infinite number of gears with mechanical rather than hydraulic linkage.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 04, 2016, 11:50:08 PM
Would someone please take away Chris Evans' cell phone until such time as he learns to address people on Twitter in such a way as he doesn't appear to be a child having a tantrum:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/jun/04/bbc-top-gear-complaints-chris-evans-canned-laughter

 :facepalm:

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 05, 2016, 12:21:10 AM
I'm somewhat sympathetic for Chris Evans; there was almost no way he was going to get a positive reaction to taking on the job, so I'm surprised he's coming out with the whiny sounding tweets. 

I'm not certain things are going to get better with the show, but I am going to give it a chance to find it's feet before giving my final judgement.  With May, Clarkson and Hammond the banter didn't feel scripted, even though it was and Until Evans and LeBlanc start loosening up in front of the audience and getting that rapport I suspect it's going to struggle.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on June 05, 2016, 01:01:33 AM
Wow, so there's a whole continent of people missing out on the joys of hill driving with a manual gearbox...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: moonweasel on June 05, 2016, 03:49:44 AM
Get a, good, CVT; infinite number of gears with mechanical rather than hydraulic linkage.

  :think::rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 05, 2016, 07:06:50 AM
Honda and Toyota CVT systems work well. Nissa I think and some other companies had issues.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 05, 2016, 05:52:12 PM
Well it's round two this evening so we'll see how they do this time.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 06, 2016, 12:35:58 AM
I still haven't seen the first one....

But I hope now that audiences aren't expecting Captain America they will be a bit more forgiving.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 06, 2016, 12:53:05 AM
Second episode was better IMO. 
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 06, 2016, 04:34:32 AM
That's good to hear.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 06, 2016, 09:31:12 AM
That's good to hear.

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Still not brilliant mind you, but certainly better than the first. :)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: firiki on June 06, 2016, 01:44:47 PM
You might as well be speaking Chinese to many of the NA members here as manual transmissions were a rarity here before I was born, and been on the decline ever since.

I've always wondered why that is! I can understand the comfort of not having to shift gear if travelling a lot (buses/coaches) or driving in heavy traffic but I think autos were the norm in NA before huge traffic jams?

I, for one, definitely prefer manual transmission, even tho' I don't have a high end sports car :D . I've only driven an automatic twice and I didn't like the experience.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on June 06, 2016, 02:08:30 PM
Wow, so there's a whole continent of people missing out on the joys of hill driving with a manual gearbox...
Lol, yep.  I've almost always had a manual, and much prefer to drive one over an auto.  Our new Cherokee is an auto though. :(  Most cars here either are not available with a manual, or only the low model has one.  So if you want all the options, you're forced to get an auto.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 06, 2016, 08:58:25 PM
The 2nd episode was boring, for me. The excitement of having new hosts seems to be fading. The episode lucked imagination.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on June 06, 2016, 09:31:47 PM
i'm starting to think that only time i'll watch top gear is to catch the old specials again
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 06, 2016, 10:11:14 PM
Has the-previously-unnamed-motoring-show-that-now-has-a-name-that-i-don't-recall started yet?

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 07, 2016, 12:32:01 AM
Has the-previously-unnamed-motoring-show-that-now-has-a-name-that-i-don't-recall started yet?

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The Grant Tour?

Don't think so :think:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 07, 2016, 02:32:42 AM
Has the-previously-unnamed-motoring-show-that-now-has-a-name-that-i-don't-recall started yet?

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The Grant Tour?

Don't think so :think:

"Autumn" is all I've heard so far.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 07, 2016, 02:11:14 PM
Has the-previously-unnamed-motoring-show-that-now-has-a-name-that-i-don't-recall started yet?

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The Grant Tour?

Don't think so :think:

That was cancelled. 

No matter, I think I know who to blame for it....

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 07, 2016, 02:16:44 PM
I think the Grant tour is still coming.. I did not read anything about a cancellation.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: AlephZero on June 07, 2016, 07:52:35 PM
Has the-previously-unnamed-motoring-show-that-now-has-a-name-that-i-don't-recall started yet?

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The Grant Tour?

Don't think so :think:

That was cancelled. 

No matter, I think I know who to blame for it....

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I think we all do... :whistle:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 07, 2016, 09:25:40 PM
This was taken at my knife & tool & camping gear & fishing tackle shop.......with my camping & fishing buddies  :D
(https://www.facebook.com/128647087470013/photos/a.129323347402387.1073741828.128647087470013/287618964906157/?type=3&theater)
https://www.facebook.com/128647087470013/photos/a.129323347402387.1073741828.128647087470013/287618964906157/?type=3&theater

They are very busy it seems......I'll put money on it's success.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on June 07, 2016, 09:44:57 PM
it's somewhat amusing that Clarkson assembling boxes got better reviews than Top Gear
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on June 07, 2016, 09:50:24 PM
what? Grant is going to do Top Every Day Carry Gear? :P
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 07, 2016, 11:04:13 PM
This was taken at my knife & tool & camping gear & fishing tackle shop.......with my camping & fishing buddies  :D
(https://www.facebook.com/128647087470013/photos/a.129323347402387.1073741828.128647087470013/287618964906157/?type=3&theater)
https://www.facebook.com/128647087470013/photos/a.129323347402387.1073741828.128647087470013/287618964906157/?type=3&theater

They are very busy it seems......I'll put money on it's success.

Some of those guys look familiar!





Not sure who the three in the back are though!  :P

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on June 08, 2016, 01:59:28 PM
what? Grant is going to do Top Every Day Carry Gear? :P


i'd watch that only if Kirky and Doc Z are involved
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 08, 2016, 08:25:21 PM
They are responsible for their own commuting costs....

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 13, 2016, 11:51:07 PM
There, you see?
Episode 3 and they're almost getting it right.

Almost......  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 14, 2016, 12:08:04 AM
There, you see?
Episode 3 and they're almost getting it right.

Almost......  :D

I agree.  Getting a little better each week, slowly but surely.  I think they need to stop trying to make each week an "event" though.  Events aren't that interesting if they become the norm.  What made this week a bit better is the fact they had some car reviews.  They even went so far as to say something was less than brilliant. ;)

The guest slot on the other hand has become so painful to watch I can't bear it.  I don't want to have fake competitions about who the audience think might have had the better car, I want a straight up interview with interesting people.  The only thing I've learnt about any of the guests so far is that they have something to plug.  The format stinks IMO.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 14, 2016, 01:21:38 AM
This sounds positive.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on June 14, 2016, 04:24:18 AM
Watched the first episode tonight, and........   :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 14, 2016, 08:47:25 AM
I have always hated the guest part - i just ignore it/fast forward it.  I could not care less about an actor/star trying to advertise their latest film/project etc. I could not care less how fast they go round the track.

It is just filler, making the show shorter, for me.

...and, i know Ford is seen as a UK brand, and is always supposed to be fantastic (I had a ford in the UK, but I do not see their point anywhere else in Europe), but, a car made by Mercedes, with more power, faster, better quality, costing 10 grand more than a lesser powered and equiped Ford, is not unreasonable....

good to see less Chris...  The problem is that he has the image of the common word that follows his hair colour, in many discussions....... 

He is known as annoying, dynamic, but he is not known for being likeable.


The bloke that tested the Ferrari was good..
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: shark_za on June 14, 2016, 07:53:51 PM
At least they visited my valley in Episode 2.
Would love to know the timing on that as I have flown up there on a motorcycle...

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 14, 2016, 10:38:18 PM

The guest slot on the other hand has become so painful to watch I can't bear it.  I don't want to have fake competitions about who the audience think might have had the better car, I want a straight up interview with interesting people.  The only thing I've learnt about any of the guests so far is that they have something to plug.  The format stinks IMO.

Fact........
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 14, 2016, 10:48:08 PM

The guest slot on the other hand has become so painful to watch I can't bear it.  I don't want to have fake competitions about who the audience think might have had the better car, I want a straight up interview with interesting people.  The only thing I've learnt about any of the guests so far is that they have something to plug.  The format stinks IMO.

Fact........

:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 14, 2016, 11:53:51 PM
Wow, that bad huh?

Who have the guests been?

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on June 14, 2016, 11:55:13 PM

The guest slot on the other hand has become so painful to watch I can't bear it.  I don't want to have fake competitions about who the audience think might have had the better car, I want a straight up interview with interesting people.  The only thing I've learnt about any of the guests so far is that they have something to plug.  The format stinks IMO.

Fact........
The first guest spot was one of the worst things I have ever seen on TV!  It really was painful to watch! :dwts:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 14, 2016, 11:58:37 PM
Given all of the awful things you see on TV, that's saying a lot...

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: shark_za on June 15, 2016, 07:31:19 AM
I saw Gordon Ramsey (always cool) ; Jesse Eisenberg (a bit naff) and Damian Lewis so far.
Damian is a car nut; pity we had to share the chat with Chris Evans.

Episode 2 had a cool bunch of people along for the ride, in fact the only smurf I would boot out the group would be Chris Evans.
Tinie Tempah and Sharlene Spiteri were super cool;
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 15, 2016, 09:28:08 AM
I saw Gordon Ramsey (always cool) ; Jesse Eisenberg (a bit naff) and Damian Lewis so far.
Damian is a car nut; pity we had to share the chat with Chris Evans.

Episode 2 had a cool bunch of people along for the ride, in fact the only smurf I would boot out the group would be Chris Evans.
Tinie Tempah and Sharlene Spiteri were super cool;

You're forgetting Seasick Steve; he's cool. 8)

The guests aren't the problem IMO, nor even Chris Evens necessarily, but the format they've decided on.  Can't say the Rallycross style track is any more exciting either. :shrug:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 15, 2016, 09:52:40 AM
The stars of the show are the presenters. That is/was the whole point - men/boys having a laugh.
The middle part, with the interviews just wastes time. Most of the people invited are only known to a small number of people and their opinions or agendas are not important to the show.

I have been saying it for years that that part needs to go.  It feels like a legacy from when Jeremy Clarkson had his own, failed talk show, doing interviews.
Obviously nobody liked that and  trying to do the same in a car show does not make sense. Who actually watches the show for the interview part? Who would be upset if they did not find out what is Tom Cruise's latest film, through a car show?
That time could be put to much better use.  (maybe we need a poll)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: shark_za on June 15, 2016, 10:21:34 AM
The interview part is great to see motoring passion in the guests. Check out threads on MTO in a similar vein.


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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 15, 2016, 10:46:23 AM
yes, but i do not care about the guests, or their passions - I would be reading the gossip magazines if i did.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 15, 2016, 10:57:26 AM
poll !!    :D :D :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,66796.new.html#new
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 15, 2016, 12:57:41 PM
I see the point of the guest stars, at least in the Clarkson era Top Gear, and you have to admit, some of them were a riot and really enhanced the show.  What I hated was when the American stars would come on, and they knew nothing of the UK in general or Top Gear specifically.  I'm thinking of the episode with Will Smith and Margot Robbie from Neighbors.  Will was trying to pretend he wasn't ignorant of the world beyond LA and said he watched British TV all the time, yet the only ones he could name was the one he was currently being interviewed on and Neighbors.... and in fact, if I recall correctly, he didn't even say Top Gear by name, he just said "...this one...."

Although I agree, if the guest isn't interesting I will often fast forward through it as well.... although some interviews have been really good.  Aaron Paul for example was good, Rowan Atkinson, Rupert Grint...

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 15, 2016, 01:05:22 PM
I remember watching Alice Cooper and Scumacher... That is all. The rest I just could not be bothered and I have seen most episodes several times.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 15, 2016, 01:11:22 PM
Alice Cooper was sort of interesting, but not that great.  He didn't seem overly familiar with the show or the UK in general, which seems odd as he has probably been there a few million times in his career. 

But, I like Alice Cooper, so I toughed it out.  :D

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 15, 2016, 01:13:23 PM
so far, in an international poll on the matter, 100% of the voters have voted for that part to be removed from the show
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: derekmac on June 15, 2016, 06:12:27 PM
so far, in an international poll on the matter, 100% of the voters have voted for that part to be removed from the show
:tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 17, 2016, 03:23:49 PM
I'm watching the first episode now, just watched Gordon Ramsay's lap.  Some notes so far....

1.  Rallycross seems like an interesting idea.  Could have merit, bit more fun to watch with the water splash.

2.  WTF is up with the guests having to talk about eachother?  That seems kind of lame, as does the competition with cars, although that may largely be because Jesse Eisenberg doesn't even have a car. 

3.  Not sure what the point of the Reliant "competition" was supposed to be, except as a slap in the face of Matt Leblanc and the US in general.  Maybe they were going to do an actual challenge and one car turned out to be too crappy to actually do it, but if it were my show, I'd probably scrap a segment that failed as badly as that.

4.  While Clarkson and May weren't much to look at, Chris Evans definitely has a face made for radio, and worse, a voice made for texts.  And he looks even worse when standing next to Matt.

5.  The narrative seems contrived, and the interaction between Matt and Chris seems very forced, but that at least is expected in the very first show, especially one thrown together under these kinds of circumstances.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 20, 2016, 06:39:24 PM
Bear Grylls  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on June 20, 2016, 07:55:17 PM
Bear Grylls  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 :facepalm:

Better the Bear than Chris and Matt!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: PTRSAK on June 26, 2016, 11:42:00 PM
Trouble in paradise....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/26/matt-leblanc-is-planning-to-quit-top-gear-if-co-host-chris-evans/?WTmcid=tmgoff_soc_spf_fb&WT.mc_id=sf29686696
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on June 26, 2016, 11:49:06 PM
Chris needs to go, he's killing the show. Matt  is quite funny, with the right replacement for Chris is could be great again
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 26, 2016, 11:54:35 PM
Got to agree.  I really don't care for Chris Evans. Certainly there are more deserving, talented and likable people in the UK that could be put on the show. 

I'd love to hear what Stig intros that Rowan Atkinson would come up with!

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 27, 2016, 03:31:34 PM
I can honestly say, after watching four episodes of the new Top Gear, I just don't see why anyone would have thought Chris Evans was a good plan for this (or any) show.

I also think that they couldn't ruin the guest star segment any more if they had the guests do a dance off in tutus.  This crap about them comparing who has the coolest car history and read about each other off the teleprompter..... all horrid.  At least some of the interviews with Jeremy Clarkson were interesting and not designed to make guests look like idiots.

It also seems to be trying hard to be as absurd as it was before, but it seems unnatural and forced absurdity.  I'd hoped that as the season got on it would get better, and maybe it will as it's still early, but in the end it seems that Matt, Sabin and Eddy are improving while Chris is getting more annoying constantly.

I hope they get rid of Chris and give the other three more leeway.

Of course this is even funnier as we recently binge watched the first four seasons of Episodes and wondered how closely Matt LeBlanc's character resembled the real Matt LeBlanc.  If you watched episodes you know how upset Matt was to host a game show and I wonder if that was how he felt about hosting a "silly British motoring show" after being on Friends!

Still, I'm imagining that he wants to say "Release the bees!" Every time he's on screen with Chris....

I know I do.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 27, 2016, 03:35:30 PM
 :D

Quote
The former Friends star joined the programme's presenting team alongside Chris earlier this year, but the new-look show has been undermined by rumours of infighting, with Matt said to be frustrated by the flame-haired presenter's on-set attitude.
A source said: "The big question now is who goes and who stays.
"The team does not gel at all, and the atmosphere between the presenters is decidedly frosty. It's very much a picture of him - Chris - and them.
"Matt has already indicated that he won't continue on any further series if Chris remains a part of it. And he is far from the only one who isn't happy."
Chris is said to have become frustrated by the other members of the Top Gear team, which also includes Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris and Eddie Jordan.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Chris is not encouraging when any of the others are doing their links.
"On one occasion this month he even pretended to bump his head against a wall in frustration when Eddie Jordan kept fluffing his lines.
"He also seems to be jealous of the attention and praise which has been heaped on Chris Harris and Rory Reid in particular since the show began.
"You would have thought that with his experience, he would help out those new to studio recording. But he doesn't encourage them in any way.
"He just isn't interested. He doesn't even hang out with the others back stage and firmly keeps his distance from all of them at the aerodrome."
A BBC spokesperson and spokesperson for Chris has declined to comment on the report, while a spokesperson for Matt said: "Nothing has been discussed or decided."
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on June 27, 2016, 05:02:42 PM
Chris Evans hosts one of the biggest breakfast radio shows in the UK and he's a tool on that. Last nights show was more shouty man with a bit of look I own a classic Rolls Royce you peasants, with Matt just making fun of him.

Definitely the new rolls though that was nice, but the £250K price tag is a bit ouch. I could get 14 of my car for that money, and be able to park it in a normal gap.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 27, 2016, 05:09:33 PM
If I ever had the throw away money necessary to get a super high end car, I think a Rolls or Bentley would be on my list.  I have little interest in sports cars- rather I love them, I love the engineering and materials and competition in them, but for owning something, I am far too practical.  Yes, I may have a lot of useless crap, but most of my useless crap is less than $100,000. 

I could never drive a Ferrari the way it meant to be driven, I could never dedicate the time necessary to learn to handle a Lamborghini the way it wants to be handled, I could never open up a McLaren the way it should be opened up... and I doubt I'd ever have the skill necessary to do any of that even if I did have the opportunity.   :facepalm:

But, I can enjoy a very comfortable ride any day of the week.   :D

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on June 27, 2016, 05:14:52 PM
I think if I had that sort of money I'd get a top of the range Range Rover, or 2. One to get mucky and loon about in the mud, and the other for poncing about in  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 27, 2016, 07:06:06 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/1346495/top-gears-matt-leblanc-revs-up-relationship-and-goes-public-with-new-girlfriend-17-years-his-junior/

Matt doing what he does best... Sleeping with his coworkers. Legend.!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 27, 2016, 07:12:42 PM
I do not find Eddy or Sabine interesting or entertaining. They have the stig, why get more racing drivers. Eddy and Evans are just ........
Rich, out of touch, pointless, annoying....
Chris seems really stressed, whereas Matt is effortlessly charming.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 27, 2016, 07:56:20 PM
The Jaguar story in E05.......proper Top Gear  :salute:

.....until right at the end....why oh why.....adenoidal voice and shouting.....really working on my tits  :cry:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 27, 2016, 09:27:08 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/1346495/top-gears-matt-leblanc-revs-up-relationship-and-goes-public-with-new-girlfriend-17-years-his-junior/

Matt doing what he does best... Sleeping with his coworkers. Legend.!

That makes me feel better about the ten year gap between myself and Megan!

Now if only I could manage the multi million dollar superstar part I'd be set!   :ahhh

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 28, 2016, 06:50:30 AM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/1346495/top-gears-matt-leblanc-revs-up-relationship-and-goes-public-with-new-girlfriend-17-years-his-junior/

Matt doing what he does best... Sleeping with his coworkers. Legend.!

That makes me feel better about the ten year gap between myself and Megan!

Now if only I could manage the multi million dollar superstar part I'd be set!   :ahhh

Def

..and these days they have pills, to help you, too....   :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on June 28, 2016, 11:45:14 AM
Chris needs to go, he's killing the show. Matt  is quite funny, with the right replacement for Chris is could be great again

I've watched and listened to Chris Evans do a lot of different programmes over the years and have never had a real problem with him.  However I agree that he's the problem on Top Gear.  Too much like Clarkson, but not as good at it.  I can't say I've been a huge fan of Matt LeBlanc ether mind you.  :think:

I think what's missing is the fact TG organically grew into what it was, the spectacle that it became wasn't there at the start, the camaraderie developed and didn't feel forced.  The new show isn't working well because they're trying to run before they can walk.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 29, 2016, 09:19:06 PM
(https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mqRi1eOyP_98Q8swtrnXsA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODAwO2g9NDIw/http://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/6e44cb2a10cd024d33076755822e7efa)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 04, 2016, 04:57:40 PM
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/chris-evans-steps-down-top-gear-142913464.html

Chris Evans quits Top Gear  :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 04, 2016, 06:22:30 PM
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/police-confirm-that-chris-evans-is-being-140539713.html

investigated does not mean guilty.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on July 04, 2016, 08:43:44 PM
so much for that
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 04, 2016, 08:50:57 PM
The extras bit was not bad, extragear.

If they get rid of Jordan and sabinne too, the other 3 may make it work.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on July 04, 2016, 09:15:30 PM
The extras bit was not bad, extragear.

If they get rid of Jordan and sabinne too, the other 3 may make it work.

Agreed.  Eddie Jordan and Sabine really don't bring much to the table IMO.  I'd be more interested in seeing Tiff Needell and Vicki Butler-Henderson having a crack at it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36707227
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 05, 2016, 02:18:03 AM
Who would have thought that Jeremy Clarkson would have been the sane one.    :ahhh

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on July 05, 2016, 08:04:23 AM
Who would have thought that Jeremy Clarkson would have been the sane one.    :ahhh

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first time those words have been uttered
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 07, 2016, 11:59:59 AM
http://drivetribe.com/#home

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on July 07, 2016, 12:18:02 PM
maybe... http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-07-06/brian-johnson-top-gear

 :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 07, 2016, 12:21:08 PM
He can not be any worse than the previous choice  ....
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 07, 2016, 02:48:55 PM
http://drivetribe.com/#home

Typical response.....

“I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND DRIVETRIBE UNTIL RICHARD HAMMOND SAID IT WAS LIKE YOUPORN, ONLY WITH CARS."
- JEREMY CLARKSON

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Alan K. on July 07, 2016, 03:14:06 PM
I always wanted a Bentley and a Rolls.  Really I only wanted them so I could put a bumper sticker on the Bentley that says "My other car is a Rolls Royce" and on the Rolls that says "My other car is a Bentley."  These would accompany other bumper stickers saying, "Honk if you love Cheeses" and "Don't tailgate me or I'll flick a booger on your windshield,"  because, I'd want everyone to appreciate how much class I have.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 08, 2016, 09:14:49 AM
http://www.tflcar.com/2016/06/history-channel-cancels-top-gear-usa/

TG USA has been cancelled
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 08, 2016, 12:53:37 PM
I thought it was gone years ago.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 08, 2016, 12:54:41 PM
you are probably thinking of TG Australia (I liked that)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 08, 2016, 01:00:28 PM
you are probably thinking of TG Australia (I liked that)

I thought they both failed miserably long ago.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on July 08, 2016, 01:01:50 PM
There was also a TG Russia  :pok:   It may be worth watching. Some of the downloads had subtitles in them.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 08, 2016, 02:53:50 PM
I've always wanted more up to date Lada information!

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Chako on July 10, 2016, 12:58:25 PM
Back in the late 80's, my father bought a used Lada Signet in red. I remember 3 things.

1. We could never get the small of cigarette smoke out of it. Not sure if the previous owner smoked, or the factory workers did that assembled it.

2. I would die of embarrassment whenever my dad would pick me up from school. People would tease me remorselessly about it.

3. The previous owner had upgraded a few parts to make it into a sleeper racer. My Dad loved passing much pricier and fast vehicles on the highway and watch entertainingly as they struggled to pass us. Many would eventually, but it was a good fight. The thing I remember most of those episodes...he would sing at the top of his voice "LadaDaddyDoDay" as he passed them.

Come to think of it, he did have a lot of fun with that thing...but I was young enough to be a little embarrassed ridding shotgun with him in it.

The Lada didn't last long. One day, it died a spectacular death of faulty wiring which necessitated a quick greeting with a fire extinquisher. Go Russian Quality!!!

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 10, 2016, 03:09:04 PM
Back in the late 80's, my father bought a used Lada Signet in red. I remember 3 things.

1. We could never get the small of cigarette smoke out of it. Not sure if the previous owner smoked, or the factory workers did that assembled it.

2. I would die of embarrassment whenever my dad would pick me up from school. People would tease me remorselessly about it.

3. The previous owner had upgraded a few parts to make it into a sleeper racer. My Dad loved passing much pricier and fast vehicles on the highway and watch entertainingly as they struggled to pass us. Many would eventually, but it was a good fight. The thing I remember most of those episodes...he would sing at the top of his voice "LadaDaddyDoDay" as he passed them.

Come to think of it, he did have a lot of fun with that thing...but I was young enough to be a little embarrassed ridding shotgun with him in it.

The Lada didn't last long. One day, it died a spectacular death of faulty wiring which necessitated a quick greeting with a fire extinquisher. Go Russian Quality!!!

 :rofl:

I can honestly say that I firmly believe the above post is one of the absolute best posts you have ever made.  I am almost peeing myself laughing at "LadaDaddyDoDay!"

I think I may need to try doing that myself sometime....

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Chako on July 10, 2016, 03:49:33 PM
He would shout that loud enough that sometimes the driver of the other vehicle could hear him. I think that was his battle shout to tick off the other drivers. Man did some folks take a Lada passing them at high speeds on the highway as a dire insult. Especially the Corvette guys. You would think that was a mighty blow to their manhood or something. Mind you, my Dad took awful glee in that.

I think for sheer fun factor, a Lada Signet with some work under the hood was the most cheapest fun he had in any vehicle he owned.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 07, 2016, 11:10:40 PM
Jeremy Clarkson rescues four, and claims to be a better foreign secretary than Boris Johnson!

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/jeremy-clarkson-amazing-prime-topgear-majorca-a7176046.html

Apparently he rescued two Germans and two French tourists who had been swept out to sea.  They laughed when they saw who it was who rescued them on his yacht.  He then apologized for Brexit and brought them to safety.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on August 07, 2016, 11:13:07 PM
In fairness,it'd be hard to be worse than BoJo :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 07, 2016, 11:23:23 PM
There is probably some truth to that, but as it is a political discussion I won't nibble on that particular carrot.  :P

Still, how funny would it be to be pulled from the ocean only to find the owner of the boat screaming MORE POWER!  If Jeremy was allowed in the engine room then maybe they would all have needed rescuing!

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on August 08, 2016, 07:49:19 AM
(http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1508/15087458/2641626-download.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on August 08, 2016, 08:52:13 AM
My Dad loved passing much pricier and fast vehicles on the highway and watch entertainingly as they struggled to pass us. Many would eventually, but it was a good fight.

I had a friend with a Fiat 125 which people assumed was a Lada and he used to do the same thing.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: magentus on August 08, 2016, 04:10:35 PM
In fairness,it'd be hard to be worse than BoJo :ahhh
And yet........ :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 21, 2016, 05:55:02 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3751428/BBC-WRONG-sack-Jeremy-Clarkson-says-former-Director-General-Mark-Thompson-DID-make-host-say-sorry-calling-Gordon-Brown-one-eyed-idiot.html

I think this is the closest the BBC has ever come to admitting a mistake?

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on August 21, 2016, 06:12:49 PM
well at least it's something
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on August 21, 2016, 06:22:03 PM
The teaser for the new series they are doing makes me chuckle

https://youtu.be/A43xazxHueQ
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 21, 2016, 10:35:26 PM
He has a beard!  He must be Alternate Dimension Evil Hammond!

(http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/images/a/a7/Spock_%28mirror%29.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/270?cb=20090220220251&path-prefix=en)

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on August 22, 2016, 07:51:54 AM
considering that Captain Slow didn't talk smack about tenting, yup that is some alternate universe stuff
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 22, 2016, 03:28:26 PM
I'm looking forward to the new show- I hope it lives up to expectations. 

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on August 22, 2016, 04:00:53 PM
I hope so to. It's got a huge budget so I hope it's not just them looning about spending stupid amounts of money just to do silly things all the time.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 22, 2016, 04:35:48 PM
I hope so to. It's got a huge budget so I hope it's not just them looning about spending stupid amounts of money just to do silly things all the time.

That's kind of what I was thinking too- when they were with the BBC there were at least some controls in place which kept the show reasonable.  Now that they have been given carte blanche I hope they don't go too wild with it.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 05, 2016, 03:50:20 PM
Clarkson in the news again, this time in response to Jeremy Vine, a cyclist and BBC Radio 2 presenter.

http://shiftinglanes.com/2016/09/jeremy-clarkson-destroys-smug-bbc-presenters-fight-against-cars/

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 05, 2016, 04:24:38 PM
Meh.  Clarkson's a grade A smurf who peddles (see what I did there?) clickbait for the lulz, shifting his viewpoint depending on what will best get him attention.  And Vine isn't much better, TBH.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on September 05, 2016, 05:25:52 PM
Meh.  Clarkson's a grade A smurf who peddles (see what I did there?) clickbait for the lulz, shifting his viewpoint depending on what will best get him attention.  And Vine isn't much better, TBH.

I'm going to paraphrase here, but I remember Clarkson speaking to Boris Johnson and saying words to the effect of "I no more believe what I write than you do".

I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone who shares and uses the road has a responsibility to follow the highway code and be considerate to their fellow road users, whether that be cyclists, cars, vans, lorries, horses, tractors, motor-homes, caravans etc etc.  A little bit of mutual respect goes a very long way. :cheers:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 05, 2016, 06:03:36 PM
I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone who shares and uses the road has a responsibility to follow the highway code and be considerate to their fellow road users, whether that be cyclists, cars, vans, lorries, horses, tractors, motor-homes, caravans etc etc.  A little bit of mutual respect goes a very long way. :cheers:

Absolutely.

I don't know what it's like on your side of the pond, but here, cyclists don't:

- Pay taxes for the upkeep of the road, but are the first to complain about the plowing, salting etc, or of cracks and potholes
- Have any training, licensing, registration or insurance, and so can operate as willy nilly as they like, knowing that drivers will ultimately pay the price and knowing there is no way to trace them if they cause an accident.

I am not one for encouraging additional legislation, but cyclists and eBike riders are getting a free ride, paid for by those of us that have cars and that doesn't seem fair to me.  I have seen numerous accidents caused by idiots on bicycles and if there is no way to punish them then there is no reason for them to stop being idiots.

If that puts me in league with Clarkson, then so be it, feel free to start calling me Stig.

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 05, 2016, 06:54:50 PM
I'm firmly of the opinion that everyone who shares and uses the road has a responsibility to follow the highway code and be considerate to their fellow road users, whether that be cyclists, cars, vans, lorries, horses, tractors, motor-homes, caravans etc etc.  A little bit of mutual respect goes a very long way. :cheers:

Absolutely.

I don't know what it's like on your side of the pond, but here, cyclists don't:

- Pay taxes for the upkeep of the road, but are the first to complain about the plowing, salting etc, or of cracks and potholes
- Have any training, licensing, registration or insurance, and so can operate as willy nilly as they like, knowing that drivers will ultimately pay the price and knowing there is no way to trace them if they cause an accident.

I am not one for encouraging additional legislation, but cyclists and eBike riders are getting a free ride, paid for by those of us that have cars and that doesn't seem fair to me.  I have seen numerous accidents caused by idiots on bicycles and if there is no way to punish them then there is no reason for them to stop being idiots.

If that puts me in league with Clarkson, then so be it, feel free to start calling me Stig.

Def

Quite a similar thing here as well. True that there are a lot of roads don't have a cycling lane, however even the ones that have are rarely used. I've been crossing the same bridge for a year, same times of day and almost every day I've felt like playing some sort of Frogger rendition with cyclists.
Let alone the drastic changes in interpretations of their role (driver or pedestrian) that go by their need rather than logic.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 05, 2016, 06:59:23 PM
Unfortunately, a vocal or visible minority, particularly one that is deemed by the other side to be doing something wrong, often spoils it for everyone.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on September 06, 2016, 02:06:51 AM
Unfortunately, a vocal or visible minority, particularly one that is deemed by the other side to be doing something wrong, often spoils it for everyone.

Indeed. :-\
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: gregozedobe on September 06, 2016, 02:54:41 AM
Given the poor skill levels of some (not all) drivers I just cannot understand the risks some (not all) cyclists take on roads.  It's not like they aren't going to come of very second best in any collision, and the speed differential is way too great.

Here in Oz I'm simply too scared to venture on most higher speed roads even when there is a dedicated cycle lane on the side.

And the really stupid ones seem to think it is OK to ride on roads at night in dark clothes with zero lights (front and rear).  Just a death wish IMO.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on September 06, 2016, 03:05:06 AM
I don't know what it's like on your side of the pond, but here, cyclists don't:

- Pay taxes for the upkeep of the road, but are the first to complain about the plowing, salting etc, or of cracks and potholes
- Have any training, licensing, registration or insurance, and so can operate as willy nilly as they like, knowing that drivers will ultimately pay the price and knowing there is no way to trace them if they cause an accident.

I am not one for encouraging additional legislation, but cyclists and eBike riders are getting a free ride, paid for by those of us that have cars and that doesn't seem fair to me.  I have seen numerous accidents caused by idiots on bicycles and if there is no way to punish them then there is no reason for them to stop being idiots.

If that puts me in league with Clarkson, then so be it, feel free to start calling me Stig.

Def

Here all roads except for main highways are paid for by ratepayers. Most cyclists are ratepayers, being property owners or paying rates indirectly through their rent.
National highways are paid for by taxpayers, and most cyclists are taxpayers.
(A massive chuck of vehicle licensing goes toward accident compensation. I'm not sure where the remainder goes.)
That pretty much leaves kids as the cyclists who don't pay rates or taxes. I don't think we should applying licensing, registration or insurance to them. More of them need to be cycling to school instead of mummy taking them in the four-wheel-drive.

In most of the disputes between motorists and cyclists I believe the main problem is that the roads are usually not constructed to cope with both.

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 06, 2016, 07:29:20 AM
This has to bee seen within the framework of the complaints from drivers that cyclists, in London (and elsewhere), do not use the cycle lanes
("superhighways" for cyclist, in London are apparently not being used) but just drive on the road, as they feel that the road allows them to go faster, with less stopping.

This was reported in various UK newspapers, true or false.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 06, 2016, 09:05:04 AM
Can't say for London, but here it would be more true that cycling lanes aren't used in favor of the rest of the sidewalk. In some cases it's not a huge deal but when the sidewalk is narrow then riding willy nilly is endangering other cyclists, pedestrians and drivers in motor vehicles since a bike that takes 24" tires (wheels?, cyclists help me out here, don't know much about parts) can block off the sidewalk. And most pedestrians have been crashed into enough times to be so pissed that they are willing to throw the cyclist into oncoming traffic.
Another thing that happens here a bit too often is cyclists getting hit on pedestrian crossings. That however should be taken on a case by case issue since the laws do vary on a few things.

All of this reminds me that some 20 years ago we had cycling schools, much like driving schools, that taught kids some road etiquette and rules among other things. When one passed the tests, he or she was given a cycling license. With it kids could go on roads without adult supervision. The idea had it's fair share of problems, like high cost and only kids from 9 to 14 (maybe even 12) could get a license (9 being the youngest and 15 year olds no longer needing adult supervision anyway) but it does present a way to solve some of the problems that come later on.
Considering that kids in primary schools have mandatory swimming tests so in theory every child knows how to swim, perhaps some cycling lessons would be in order as well.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: DaveK on September 06, 2016, 09:18:24 AM
The issue we have over here is that many cyclists see motorists as the enemy and vice versa. It's all a bit mental really.

As a cyclist and a motorist (not at the same time obviously :P ) my observations are similar to some of Clarkson's. I.e. many cyclists insist on riding side by side on narrow roads making it impossible for cars to pass. That's not just in the city its in the countryside too. On Sunday in fact, I got stuck behind two ridiculously looking lycra-clad smurfs in the lanes near my sailing club. They doubled my journey time and made me late, it was totally unnecessary and selfish of them. If I'd had rockets on the Range Rover I'd have used them :D

When I'm out with SWMBO on our bikes, we would simply ride in single file to allow cars to pass, then double up afterwards. No need to be a smurf about it!

Like Gareth said - a bit of mutual respect (or even just some basic good manners) would solve 90% of the trouble.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 06, 2016, 09:19:35 AM
This has to bee seen within the framework of the complaints from drivers that cyclists, in London (and elsewhere), do not use the cycle lanes
("superhighways" for cyclist, in London are apparently not being used) but just drive on the road, as they feel that the road allows them to go faster, with less stopping.

This was reported in various UK newspapers, true or false.

They're not compulsory in the UK.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 06, 2016, 09:20:54 AM
New page :nanadance: dance. :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 06, 2016, 09:23:01 AM
They doubled my journey time and made me late, it was totally unnecessary and selfish of them.

I'd love to know just how close your sailing club is that being stuck behind two bikes doubles your journey time.  Maybe if it's not that far away you could ride there instead. :pok: :)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: DaveK on September 06, 2016, 09:41:52 AM
They doubled my journey time and made me late, it was totally unnecessary and selfish of them.

I'd love to know just how close your sailing club is that being stuck behind two bike doubles your journey time.  Maybe if it's not that far away you could ride there instead. :pok: :)

Two replies to that really!

1) Why should I? and also;

2) I was carrying my 4.3m long sail, toolbox and sailing gear bag (which ain't light) :D

I've never actually clocked it for distance, but according to Google maps it's a 10 mile journey that normally takes me about 15 minutes. The last stretch to the club is a lane (that you might know being a local yokel) that goes from Ticknall up to Swarkestone and that's where the buggers got me for pretty much the whole run.

Like I say, there shouldn't really have been a problem, but they simply didn't want me to pass them and that's a very common experience I find. All very unnecessary.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 06, 2016, 09:47:25 AM
This has to bee seen within the framework of the complaints from drivers that cyclists, in London (and elsewhere), do not use the cycle lanes
("superhighways" for cyclist, in London are apparently not being used) but just drive on the road, as they feel that the road allows them to go faster, with less stopping.

This was reported in various UK newspapers, true or false.

They're not compulsory in the UK.

Thew complaints were not with regards to the legality but more to the fact that these superhighways were taking away a large part of the road, whilst the cyclists were still riding on the road, meaning that double the space was being taken away from car drivers.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on September 06, 2016, 09:49:55 AM
I'm going to stand up for the cyclists around here (and there are a lot of them) and say that 99% of them are courteous and considerate.  I do a lot of rural driving on winding roads and yes it can feel frustrating when I can't safely pass a cyclist who's making his way up a long hill, but given their right to be there and the fact they're not being a smurf on purpose I'm not going to complain.

Edinburgh brought in a lot of bus lanes a good few years ago which were intended for cyclists as well, but given that the scariest thing on the road ever is an Edinburgh bus driver then not a lot were inclined to get nearer than they already were.  Not so long ago Edinburgh then designated cycling lanes on a lot of the busier routes through the city.  This was done by painting a bit of the side of the road red.  After about a month when drivers realised these new cycling lanes weren't being enforced they just went back to driving and parking on them. >:(
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 06, 2016, 09:57:06 AM
This has to bee seen within the framework of the complaints from drivers that cyclists, in London (and elsewhere), do not use the cycle lanes
("superhighways" for cyclist, in London are apparently not being used) but just drive on the road, as they feel that the road allows them to go faster, with less stopping.

This was reported in various UK newspapers, true or false.

They're not compulsory in the UK.

Thew complaints were not with regards to the legality but more to the fact that these superhighways were taking away a large part of the road, whilst the cyclists were still riding on the road, meaning that double the space was being taken away from car drivers.

If the superhighways were well designed and maintained and went where people needed to go then I guess cyclists would use them.  There are many complaints about them from UK cyclists, but not being a londoner I wouldn't know about the specifics.  I suggest you take it up with your MP.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 06, 2016, 09:57:33 AM
I'm going to stand up for the cyclists around here (and there are a lot of them) and say that 99% of them are courteous and considerate.  I do a lot of rural driving on winding roads and yes it can feel frustrating when I can't safely pass a cyclist who's making his way up a long hill, but given their right to be there and the fact they're not being a smurf on purpose I'm not going to complain.

Edinburgh brought in a lot of bus lanes a good few years ago which were intended for cyclists as well, but given that the scariest thing on the road ever is an Edinburgh bus driver then not a lot were inclined to get nearer than they already were.  Not so long ago Edinburgh then designated cycling lanes on a lot of the busier routes through the city.  This was done by painting a bit of the side of the road red.  After about a month when drivers realised these new cycling lanes weren't being enforced they just went back to driving and parking on them. >:(

 :salute:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: DaveK on September 06, 2016, 10:02:27 AM
I'm going to stand up for the cyclists around here (and there are a lot of them) and say that 99% of them are courteous and considerate.  I do a lot of rural driving on winding roads and yes it can feel frustrating when I can't safely pass a cyclist who's making his way up a long hill, but given their right to be there and the fact they're not being a smurf on purpose I'm not going to complain.

I have no issue with that at all, and because I ride a bike myself (less often than I should, admittedly) I'm probably as considerate as any motorist. It's those Tour de France wannabies that insist on riding two abreast and refusing to let you pass that I take exception to.

Same with horses incidentally.

I believe that the road is there for us all to share (I'm not even bothered who pays for it tbh) but as you said it requires a bit of courtesy and consideration to avoid all those self-righteous Facebook videos. And there seems to be a growing number of cyclists that believe its their right to slow you down to their speed when it would cost them nothing to let you pass.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 06, 2016, 10:04:15 AM
Two replies to that really!

1) Why should I? and also;

2) I was carrying my 4.3m long sail, toolbox and sailing gear bag (which ain't light) :D

I've never actually clocked it for distance, but according to Google maps it's a 10 mile journey that normally takes me about 15 minutes. The last stretch to the club is a lane (that you might know being a local yokel) that goes from Ticknall up to Swarkestone and that's where the buggers got me for pretty much the whole run.

Like I say, there shouldn't really have been a problem, but they simply didn't want me to pass them and that's a very common experience I find. All very unnecessary.

Towards Ingleby?  That stretch is fairly narrow and winding, IIRC.  Good on you for not forcing your way past if it's not safe to overtake. :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: DaveK on September 06, 2016, 10:06:23 AM
Two replies to that really!

1) Why should I? and also;

2) I was carrying my 4.3m long sail, toolbox and sailing gear bag (which ain't light) :D

I've never actually clocked it for distance, but according to Google maps it's a 10 mile journey that normally takes me about 15 minutes. The last stretch to the club is a lane (that you might know being a local yokel) that goes from Ticknall up to Swarkestone and that's where the buggers got me for pretty much the whole run.

Like I say, there shouldn't really have been a problem, but they simply didn't want me to pass them and that's a very common experience I find. All very unnecessary.

Towards Ingleby?  That stretch is fairly narrow and winding, IIRC.  Good on you for not forcing your way past if it's not safe to overtake. :tu:

That's the one yeah - the only way through would be over the top of them :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 06, 2016, 10:39:36 AM
This has to bee seen within the framework of the complaints from drivers that cyclists, in London (and elsewhere), do not use the cycle lanes
("superhighways" for cyclist, in London are apparently not being used) but just drive on the road, as they feel that the road allows them to go faster, with less stopping.

This was reported in various UK newspapers, true or false.

They're not compulsory in the UK.

Thew complaints were not with regards to the legality but more to the fact that these superhighways were taking away a large part of the road, whilst the cyclists were still riding on the road, meaning that double the space was being taken away from car drivers.

If the superhighways were well designed and maintained and went where people needed to go then I guess cyclists would use them.  There are many complaints about them from UK cyclists, but not being a londoner I wouldn't know about the specifics.  I suggest you take it up with your MP.

I think there is some misunderstanding here. :o :o

If you see my 1st post on the matter i was mentioning what was reported in the papers - nothing to do with me personally- explaining why there was anger towards cyclist, lately, as mentioned by previous posters..

You seem to have understood that I am publishing my own views, that I live in London, that I live in the UK and that I am against the superhighways based on my experience   ???  . I do not know why.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on September 06, 2016, 12:53:34 PM
Look dks, it's London motorists like you that are the whole cause of the problem!  :twak:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 06, 2016, 01:22:37 PM
We dislike London cycle lanes, even if we do not live in the country !!
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: DaveK on September 06, 2016, 01:30:50 PM
We dislike London cycle lanes, even if we do not live in the country !!

Quite right too.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 06, 2016, 01:36:31 PM
.. they are Kirks fault anyway....
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on September 06, 2016, 02:21:11 PM
:kirky:

 :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: hiraethus on September 06, 2016, 05:46:36 PM
You seem to have understood that I am publishing my own views, that I live in London, that I live in the UK and that I am against the superhighways based on my experience   ???  . I do not know why.

All those links you post to the UK press, and you don't live here? :shrug:

:kirky:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 06, 2016, 07:05:08 PM
I just read the papers for the page 3 models
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 06, 2016, 09:13:10 PM
someone still reads the papers?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 06, 2016, 09:36:31 PM
online
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 06, 2016, 10:05:50 PM
that makes more sense
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on September 06, 2016, 11:40:34 PM
He just looks at the pictures.  :pok:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 08, 2016, 08:47:08 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1Sc5xjWpUnp_o_lUTkvgQ
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 08, 2016, 10:02:01 PM
soon
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on September 08, 2016, 10:06:44 PM
So... James May got done for speeding...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 08, 2016, 11:11:40 PM
So... James May got done for speeding...

Well now that would be worth seeing!

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Syncop8r on September 08, 2016, 11:20:57 PM
http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/james-may-caught-speeding-minutes-after-buying-new-motorbike/ar-AAiw7kd

He's probably as much a speed freak as the rest, despite his on screen persona.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 09, 2016, 02:32:50 AM
http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/james-may-caught-speeding-minutes-after-buying-new-motorbike/ar-AAiw7kd

He's probably as much a speed freak as the rest, despite his on screen persona.

The Captain Slow nickname is owned by the BBC?  That's probably why he got caught speeding.... no nickname, no more Mr. Slowly as the Italians call him!

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 17, 2016, 04:37:52 PM
https://youtu.be/eHQIgEGb4fw
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 20, 2016, 08:23:42 AM
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/news/546584/The-Grand-Tour-Amazon-deal-Fire-TV-Stick-offer

Nearly there - offer from amazon for those interested
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 26, 2016, 10:52:09 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3807414/Matt-LeBlanc-2m-Gear-deal-Friends-star-set-QUADRUPLE-salary-s-sole-presenter-Chris-Evans-s-departure.html

Matt LeBlanc in £2m Top Gear deal
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on September 26, 2016, 02:13:19 PM
Meh, I'm not thrilled about that idea to be honest. :shrug:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 28, 2016, 01:53:15 PM
I don't think I am either.

For one, it would be nice to have a British star somewhere in the mix of a "silly British motoring ahow" as Clarkson used to call it.

Also, much of the appeal of Top Gear was the interaction between hosts- what one liked another one didn't and discussions grew organically.  Or they made fun of each other.  Either way, it was very entertaining.

I like Matt LeBlanc, and is like to see him continue with Top Gear, but I'd like to see some co-hosts that are both qualified for the subject, but also have the chemistry necessary for a good show.  Otherwise it is just the Matt LeBlanc Car Show, and while that may have some merit, it isn't Top Gear.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 28, 2016, 01:57:39 PM
..maybe Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer can be his sidekicks.. 

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 28, 2016, 04:40:58 PM
What if they were to ask Rowan Atkinson
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 29, 2016, 02:30:00 AM
I would love to see Rowan Atkinson do it, but I doubt he would.  It doesn't seem like something he would be interested in.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on September 29, 2016, 10:43:54 AM
I don't think I am either.

For one, it would be nice to have a British star somewhere in the mix of a "silly British motoring ahow" as Clarkson used to call it.

Also, much of the appeal of Top Gear was the interaction between hosts- what one liked another one didn't and discussions grew organically.  Or they made fun of each other.  Either way, it was very entertaining.

I like Matt LeBlanc, and is like to see him continue with Top Gear, but I'd like to see some co-hosts that are both qualified for the subject, but also have the chemistry necessary for a good show.  Otherwise it is just the Matt LeBlanc Car Show, and while that may have some merit, it isn't Top Gear.

Def

It's that organic nature of the show that people forget.  Top Gear wasn't a massive success from the get-go, it really was a car show to start with and had very average viewing ratings.  Over the years the chemistry between the three of them became more and more the focus of the show.  It seems ridiculously naive to expect that easy chemistry to happen in a couple of months. 

I always thought the three person format was part of what made the show work (two ganging up on the other, all three disagreeing etc.) so the change to two people seemed odd.  Now we're only going to have one regular presenter? Where's the conflict?  Where's the friendship? :shrug:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 29, 2016, 10:44:57 AM
..where is the love?...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 29, 2016, 12:27:45 PM
the producers will keep on trying. this is too big to simply let die
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on September 29, 2016, 01:25:59 PM
Welll I've applied for my studio tickets for the UK studio filming of The Grand Tour. Fingers crossed  :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 29, 2016, 01:41:46 PM
Gareth, you are right. You can't expect to have that level of back and forth right from the get go, but the Evans/LeBlanc interactions were so forced there would be no way to ever build anything.  It really is painful to watch and not pleasant for the viewer at all.  Chemistry is what it is called when people have an interactability from the get go that you can see will grow into something.  Surely someone could be found that could fit that role.

Welll I've applied for my studio tickets for the UK studio filming of The Grand Tour. Fingers crossed  :tu:

Good luck man!  We'll be keeping an eye out for you in the crowd! 

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on September 29, 2016, 01:57:24 PM
Gareth, you are right. You can't expect to have that level of back and forth right from the get go, but the Evans/LeBlanc interactions were so forced there would be no way to ever build anything.  It really is painful to watch and not pleasant for the viewer at all.  Chemistry is what it is called when people have an interactability from the get go that you can see will grow into something.  Surely someone could be found that could fit that role.

Welll I've applied for my studio tickets for the UK studio filming of The Grand Tour. Fingers crossed  :tu:

Good luck man!  We'll be keeping an eye out for you in the crowd! 

Def

You're more than likely right.  However with just LeBlanc fronting the show and, I assume, the other presenters coming and going for different pieces I can't see it having any opportunity for chemistry.  I suspect that if Evans and LeBlanc hadn't been trying to act like mates (and neither of them are particularly good actors) it would have been less painful to watch.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 29, 2016, 03:41:34 PM
Yes, it would have been Top Gear USA!   :ahhh

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: DaveK on September 29, 2016, 04:31:52 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNIBO5btIUU
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 29, 2016, 05:52:21 PM
Here is another brilliant idea - get a presenter of Mexican descent. Or a Mexican presenter period. My suggestion would be Yanet Garcia
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 30, 2016, 02:03:29 AM
The United Nations of Petrol Heads?   :think:

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 30, 2016, 01:39:05 PM
yea. and start with the nations that the former trio really insulted
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: sLaughterMed on September 30, 2016, 02:31:12 PM
..maybe Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer can be his sidekicks.. 


... or Jennifer Anniston and Courtney Cox ;)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 30, 2016, 02:33:37 PM
No more women on TG !! 
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: zoidberg on September 30, 2016, 02:36:06 PM
No more women on TG !! 

Said no man ever.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 30, 2016, 02:36:42 PM
how about a lobster?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: zoidberg on September 30, 2016, 02:41:08 PM
how about a lobster?

A lobster on TG would be cool.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 30, 2016, 03:42:56 PM
And tasty
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on September 30, 2016, 04:33:56 PM
And tasty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrqcmnUWBWc
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: zoidberg on September 30, 2016, 04:38:46 PM
 :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on September 30, 2016, 04:47:51 PM
:ahhh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd4s72vaTmY
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 30, 2016, 08:42:16 PM
No more women on TG !! 

Really? You wouldn't want to see her?
(http://images.thehollywoodgossip.com/iu/s--JpOWPxHk--/t_slideshow/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_75/v1435168838/yanet-garcia-pretty-in-pink.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on September 30, 2016, 08:44:45 PM
no
i do not watch it to see women - plenty of women in other shows
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on September 30, 2016, 09:59:14 PM
that's surprising
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 16, 2016, 04:53:39 AM
Interview with Clarkson, May and Hammond on the Adam Corola Show. Adam was one of the three hosts of Top Gear USA so it makes fir a good interview.

NSFW- some naughty language.

https://youtu.be/K7NThgrI_TU

Its also about 40 minutes long so get comfortable.  :D

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 17, 2016, 07:32:54 PM
https://youtu.be/XJrqI0_WfNE
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: JP on November 17, 2016, 07:38:22 PM
Aaaand available in Canada by December!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on November 17, 2016, 07:53:52 PM
I give it less than 12h before you can get it everywhere...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 17, 2016, 07:56:36 PM
:)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 17, 2016, 11:05:19 PM
I give it less than 12h before you can get it everywhere...

I was thinking the same thing.....

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on November 18, 2016, 09:41:59 AM
Aaaand available in Canada by December!  :ahhh

In the Netherlands also available by december!  :cheers:

I give it less than 12h before you can get it everywhere...

I was thinking the same thing.....

Def

I'm sure of that. But I don't download anymore. I used to download a lot in the past, but about a year ago I have completely legalized my computer and haven't downloaded a thing ever since, I even bought Windows and paid for my virus scanner  :D
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 18, 2016, 01:56:43 PM
Aaaand available in Canada by December!  :ahhh

In the Netherlands also available by december!  :cheers:

I give it less than 12h before you can get it everywhere...

I was thinking the same thing.....

Def

I'm sure of that. But I don't download anymore. I used to download a lot in the past, but about a year ago I have completely legalized my computer and haven't downloaded a thing ever since, I even bought Windows and paid for my virus scanner  :D

Not that I condone such things, but....

http://showboxappdownload.com/

 :whistle:

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on November 18, 2016, 02:41:07 PM
Watching it now  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on November 18, 2016, 03:41:59 PM
and  i'm lookin' for it
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: JP on November 18, 2016, 03:47:14 PM
Watching it now  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Well, was it entertaining?

I could watch a buddy comedy doing just about anything outdoors. "Departures" is a good buddy comedy travel show. It was on for 3 seasons. Check it out if you can find it.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 18, 2016, 03:51:00 PM
it is available for download, allegedly
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on November 18, 2016, 03:56:46 PM
Watching it now  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Well, was it entertaining?

I could watch a buddy comedy doing just about anything outdoors. "Departures" is a good buddy comedy travel show. It was on for 3 seasons. Check it out if you can find it.

It was absolutely brilliant, I'll wait for a few others to catch up so I don't spoil any of it  :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on November 18, 2016, 04:06:19 PM
I'll be watching it on Kodi tonight, already added it to favourites ready.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 18, 2016, 04:48:02 PM
Watching it now  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Well, was it entertaining?

I could watch a buddy comedy doing just about anything outdoors. "Departures" is a good buddy comedy travel show. It was on for 3 seasons. Check it out if you can find it.

Was that the one with the two Canadian frat boys that travelled the world to get drunk in different countries?  I think I saw only two seasons of that. 

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 19, 2016, 02:33:56 PM
I hope they continue without the celeb part

Good fun!

we missed them   :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on November 19, 2016, 02:38:40 PM
I had a smile on my face the whole time and laughed so hard 'poo came out'  :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on November 19, 2016, 10:31:11 PM
I had a smile on my face the whole time and laughed so hard 'poo came out'  :rofl:

same here
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 19, 2016, 10:35:20 PM
I think I have it downloaded.  I'll check it shortly.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 20, 2016, 07:51:39 PM
bad quality. youtube so I assume it is legal

https://youtu.be/_VSknUo9dP0
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: gregozedobe on November 20, 2016, 10:38:18 PM
bad quality. youtube so I assume it is legal


It seems Amazon's lawyers disagree with that assumption (video blocked .....)   ;)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: JP on November 20, 2016, 11:21:21 PM
Watching it now  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Well, was it entertaining?

I could watch a buddy comedy doing just about anything outdoors. "Departures" is a good buddy comedy travel show. It was on for 3 seasons. Check it out if you can find it.

Was that the one with the two Canadian frat boys that travelled the world to get drunk in different countries?  I think I saw only two seasons of that. 

Def

Yes. Scott, Justin and André (cameraman/producer)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: JP on November 20, 2016, 11:22:59 PM
I had a smile on my face the whole time and laughed so hard 'poo came out'  :rofl:

same here

Hmm, I best not watch it with my wife. She frowns upon that.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on November 21, 2016, 06:40:06 PM
I had a smile on my face the whole time and laughed so hard 'poo came out'  :rofl:

same here

Hmm, I best not watch it with my wife. She frowns upon that.

Well it has a lot of old style Top gear humor
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 21, 2016, 10:45:56 PM
It's not legal on Youtube- that's why people post it in low quality or add frames to change the resolution or speed up/slow down the video to change the runtime in hopes of not getting caught.

I'm watching it now and I am greatly enjoying it.  I was worried they might be a bit over the top now that they are no longer being reigned in by the BBC, but it's not.  It's miles better than the new Top Gear.  It's the Top Gear we all love, but with a different badge.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: PTRSAK on November 22, 2016, 09:08:50 AM
I watched a windowed, slowed down (watch at 1.25x) low quality youtube copy and it was the best thing I've seen on TV for weeks. Even better than the last few seasons of the unholy trinity on Top Gear which was feeling a bit watered down compared to earlier series.

Welcome back boys, we've missed you.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 22, 2016, 10:00:05 AM
Did a tree fall in the forest?

Did I have a tear in my eye during the opening sequence?

.....Who knows  :rofl:

I have a small bit of criticism, there ware a few times I felt they were trying too hard to be.......themselves, felt fake in the same way the new Top Gear trying too hard.

I'm sure they'll get that sorted  :salute:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 22, 2016, 01:53:14 PM
The BBC was not impressed - They probably think their current TG is better....

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38024595
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on November 22, 2016, 02:01:03 PM
The BBC was not impressed - They probably think their current TG is better....

http://www.bbc.com/news/e...tertainment-arts-38024595 (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38024595)

Just sour grapes
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 22, 2016, 04:39:02 PM
Indeed- very low class response.

I haven't seen all of it yet, but the first half (or so) of the first episode was pretty spectacular as far as I was concerned.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on November 22, 2016, 05:00:08 PM
and now they can openly insult everyone
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: JP on November 22, 2016, 05:44:56 PM
I watched it on YouTube last night. Good start to the series. Too bad bout Jeremy Renner...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 22, 2016, 09:13:09 PM
That's a lot of dead celebrities....  :ahhh

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Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on November 23, 2016, 03:19:01 PM
I loved the opening sequence where he hands in his security pass looking glum. After the great opening it was back to being like the old top gears used to be. 

The celeb bit, although a bit of fun, was pointless AND they killed Carol Vorderman. How could they kill Carol  :twak:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 24, 2016, 01:06:55 AM
You are right- it was a huge waste of time, and whoever that woman was did appear to be quite attractive, although I have no idea who she was.

I could have done without that part, it was amusing but it was pointless and a waste of time.  At first I thought maybe it was a $$ thing, but then I thought they probably have a better budget now, and it probably cost just as much to have the celebrities show up and die as it would to show up and drive the car.  Maybe it has to do with the fact that they don't have a track that they can run the celebrities around?

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 24, 2016, 07:22:48 AM
I have been saying it for years that the celebrity part was just a waste of time, adding nothing to the show. It usually was some unknown/annoying celebrity advertising their new film or book..

I think, of all the seasons, I have watched 1or 2 of the celebrity part, choosing to just ignore it or fast-forward through it.

I think they have gotten rid of it, mainly because it is part of the TG format that belongs to the BBC.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on November 24, 2016, 07:22:03 PM
you're right guys. more of the trio and less of the boring celebs
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: JP on November 24, 2016, 08:59:43 PM
you're right guys. more of the trio and less of the boring celebs


.......and more of the Expedition Specials.......Vietnam, Bolivia, Africa, North Pole......and Drop Hammond in other remote places awaiting rescue. I think Hammond was genuinely upset while in BC.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on November 25, 2016, 12:21:19 AM
Episode 2 is up now  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 25, 2016, 01:35:26 AM
you're right guys. more of the trio and less of the boring celebs


.......and more of the Expedition Specials.......Vietnam, Bolivia, Africa, North Pole......and Drop Hammond in other remote places awaiting rescue. I think Hammond was genuinely upset while in BC.

Agreed- I love the specials!

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on November 25, 2016, 01:42:09 AM
Watch this space :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yLzAU48ruA
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on November 25, 2016, 09:04:53 AM
Episode 2 is up now  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Nice one, that's tonight's entertainment sorted then.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 25, 2016, 09:14:29 AM
I see no need for GT to carry on with the celebrity interview, but to a certain extent I disagree with many of you, there were some very worthwhile interviews on TG.........worth it if only for the Schumacher interview  8)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 25, 2016, 03:47:31 PM
Some were amusing, like Ryan Reynolds or Rowan Atkinson, others were just painful, like, well, most US actors who want to pretend to be worldly and insist they are familiar with film from outside the US, but they really aren't.  Like when Will Smith was on with some UK actress, and although he insisted he was really into British TV the only two shows he could name were the ones the actress he was with was on and the one they were both appearing on at the moment.

Frankly I think Mr. Smith would greatly benefit from Mrs. Brown's Boys!

(WARNING TO MEMBERS- DO NOT GOOGLE OR YOUTUBE THAT ONE UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED FOR MANY NAUGHTY WORDS, SOME OF WHICH YOU MAY UNDERSTAND!)

:D

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on November 25, 2016, 05:39:47 PM
https://youtu.be/G1dZRNxvsGo
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on November 25, 2016, 09:08:03 PM
episode 2 was on point
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on November 25, 2016, 09:17:21 PM
While I'm mostly enjoying GT, I've got to say the I don't think the timed lap with "the American" is working at all.  It was only mildly amusing the first time, not funny at all the second and I can only see it getting really annoying in the future. :-\
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on November 25, 2016, 09:24:51 PM
While I'm mostly enjoying GT, I've got to say the I don't think the timed lap with "the American" is working at all.  It was only mildly amusing the first time, not funny at all the second and I can only see it getting really annoying in the future. :-\

Look at the video I posted a few posts ago, it explains a few things that they have had to do.  :salute:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Don Pablo on November 25, 2016, 09:53:18 PM
I remember the tom cruise and cameron diaz interview vividly.  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 25, 2016, 11:17:11 PM
While I'm mostly enjoying GT, I've got to say the I don't think the timed lap with "the American" is working at all.  It was only mildly amusing the first time, not funny at all the second and I can only see it getting really annoying in the future. :-\

I found him annoying about six seconds into his lap. 

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on January 10, 2017, 04:42:22 PM
... latest GT episode... lots of praise for German work ethics, but no mention of the VAG emissions scandal..

I got the feeling they were told/forced/guided not to mention it... not good.

They would have mentioned it 20 times in TG...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on January 10, 2017, 07:37:10 PM
speaking of JC, just watching some videos of my favourite plane (SR71) and found this gem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogJSRa5cukc

 :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 11, 2017, 08:03:05 AM
Sad to say GT on average is not as good as old TG, but it's better than nothing.

The Namibian special was the best so far  :D

There was one thing I found very off-putting, they were having a conversation on the radios while driving through the city.......the city where I was born, raised and live in, so it was obvious from the background that the "conversation" was edited together footage.

I have to say, if they really slept under their beach buggies they are considerably more manly than I am..........that would be a cold miserable night.

I think they are in danger of being too entertaining..... :think:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 11, 2017, 11:32:32 PM
I agree- Jeremy used to rail constantly against the BBC, but Amazon seems to have given him carte blanche, which is what I was afraid of.  With nothing to provide a boundary I find that he founders a bit, and almost tries to complain about being reeled in by morality or something, when we all know that has never been a concern for him!

The image that comes vividly to mind is when Hammond and Clarkson were reading the info packet about the Rolls Royce that James May was driving, and they keep referring to the motion one makes to put on the seatbelt.

Still, I imagine they are finding their legs in this newfound freedom, and I imagine they will find a good plateau sooner or later.  Either way, I have a lot more faith in them than in the Joey Tribbiani Car Talk Hour that Top Gear is turning into....

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on January 13, 2017, 04:52:15 PM
I have yet to watch any of the new hosted Top Gear, but have mostly seen The Grand Tour so far. They could do away with the celebrity bit, was funny a few times, now it's tedious.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on January 13, 2017, 05:03:34 PM
I have yet to watch any of the new hosted Top Gear, but have mostly seen The Grand Tour so far. They could do away with the celebrity bit, was funny a few times, now it's tedious.

Like a lot of things TGT does it stops the BBC suing Amazon.

The BBC realised they had made a huge mistake so they made a list of items that they would sue over if the TGT included them, so celebrity brain crash is the middle finger up at the BBC. Yes it's tedious but if it pisses of the BBC I can live with it  :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 13, 2017, 05:46:10 PM
I have yet to watch any of the new hosted Top Gear, but have mostly seen The Grand Tour so far. They could do away with the celebrity bit, was funny a few times, now it's tedious.

Like a lot of things TGT does it stops the BBC suing Amazon.

The BBC realised they had made a huge mistake so they made a list of items that they would sue over if the TGT included them, so celebrity brain crash is the middle finger up at the BBC. Yes it's tedious but if it pisses of the BBC I can live with it  :tu:

If that's the story then I am suddenly a huge fan of the celebrity bit.  It seemed like a huge waste of time and money and I didn't know why they were doing it, but that sounds like as good a reason as I can think of!   >:D

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on January 30, 2017, 10:45:35 AM
Anyone see Friday's episode of TGT?

Just in case you haven't, don't look.

Show content
The options on the bentley alone cost more than the jag hamster was driving   :o  that is just crazy

I'm with Clarkson though, I would have the range rover still.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on January 30, 2017, 03:32:42 PM
Anyone see Friday's episode of TGT?

Just in case you haven't, don't look.

Show content
The options on the bentley alone cost more than the jag hamster was driving   :o  that is just crazy

I'm with Clarkson though, I would have the range rover still.

Lada Niva all the way. Ugly but a workhorse
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 30, 2017, 04:03:45 PM
I love Nivas, but they are few and far between here now.  They stopped importing them in 95, and stopped selling them in 97, and they weren't that popular even before that.  there are very few left, and most of the ones that are suffer from a lot of rust and other contamination issues.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on January 30, 2017, 04:09:33 PM
there's a not in terrible shape one in my garage that I walk by daily...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 30, 2017, 04:36:09 PM
They are awesome.  I love them- there are so many things wrong with them that doesn't matter (aka, typical Russian design!) that you can't help but love them!

The ignition is on the wrong side of the steering column.

There's a hole on the bumper and in the body that allows you to crank start it, but the engine that you could crank went away a long time ago to be replaced with a modern (ish) one that can't be cranked, but why go to the effort of removing the hole?  It's not hurting anything....

To go from a 4 speed manual to the 5 speed Lada opened the bell housing and spot welded a length of pipe with a fifth gear on it and closed the whole thing up.  After a few years that spot weld breaks and the fifth gear, now more accurately called Second Neutral just spins harmlessly and uselessly.... but you still have the other 4 gears so it's ok.  :D

Oh yeah, and the vinyl used in the interior is quite toxic for the first year or so until it completely off gasses.  The smell inside a Lada on a hot day is enough to make you gag, but then, with no air conditioning available you probably have the windows open on a hot day anyway!  :D

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: sLaughterMed on January 30, 2017, 06:54:00 PM
Haven't seen any of the new top gear (no cable in my house!) but Ive been keeping up with The Grand Tour, and I have to say I rather like it. I agree Celebrity Brain Crash is tedious, but its less tedious than say, actually bringing on a celebrity and watching them drive about. I just wish they would stop with the staged meetups and whatnot, or pretending to "accidently" crash an break stuff. If they want to be silly and destructive I say go for it, but i would be much happier if they would dispose of the pretense that any of it wasn't planned from the beginning.

Example: Battleship with cars and cranes, for the hell of it? Good.
Crashing a vintage Maserati into a boat, under the pretense of trying to win a race? Looks cool, but I feel like they are insulting my intelligence a bit when they do it. Why not just preform an actual crash test on he damn thing?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 30, 2017, 07:59:20 PM
Probably because Richard Hammond doesn't do so well in actual crash tests.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on January 30, 2017, 08:01:15 PM
I'm all caught up again on TGT, still not dipped a toe into the newly hosted TG
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: shark_za on February 01, 2017, 05:03:14 AM
Sad to say GT on average is not as good as old TG, but it's better than nothing.

The Namibian special was the best so far  :D

There was one thing I found very off-putting, they were having a conversation on the radios while driving through the city.......the city where I was born, raised and live in, so it was obvious from the background that the "conversation" was edited together footage.

I have to say, if they really slept under their beach buggies they are considerably more manly than I am..........that would be a cold miserable night.

I think they are in danger of being too entertaining..... :think:


Admit it that its really Gerhard "Giovanni" Gerber  !? 
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 01, 2017, 11:18:55 AM
Admit it that its really Gerhard "Giovanni" Gerber  !?

I'm feeling very blonde and hearing whooshing noises as that joke passes overhead.......?  :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on February 01, 2017, 12:37:02 PM
Admit it that its really Gerhard "Giovanni" Gerber  !?

I'm feeling very blonde and hearing whooshing noises as that joke passes overhead.......?  :rofl:
The butler in the Namibia special...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 02, 2017, 09:49:25 AM
 :rofl:
Okay, got it.........unfortunately not.....

My good friend and regular camping & fishing buddy was the "shop assistant" you saw for a few seconds in the camping store.......same place I spend most of my disposable income  :facepalm:

They couldn't use me, taller and uglier than Clarkson, would've hurt their ratings! :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on February 02, 2017, 03:55:21 PM
Considering that the trio is fairly ugly, I doubt you'd make it any worse
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 28, 2017, 07:27:26 AM
http://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-tv/official-top-gear-tv-returns-5-march

the new series of Top Gear launches on Sunday 5 March

(http://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/fit_1960x1102/public/images/news-article/carousel/2017/02/6b26148999350be44651caf42ff4410f/tgtx.jpg?itok=hraU_5vf)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on February 28, 2017, 09:11:19 AM
http://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-tv/official-top-gear-tv-returns-5-march

the new series of Top Gear launches on Sunday 5 March

(http://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/fit_1960x1102/public/images/news-article/carousel/2017/02/6b26148999350be44651caf42ff4410f/tgtx.jpg?itok=hraU_5vf)

As Meatloaf would say,two out of three ain't bad.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 28, 2017, 09:50:41 AM

As Meatloaf would say,two out of three ain't bad.

If you mean what I think you mean......  :tu:

 :rofl:

I would be happy if we end up with a different but still good Top Gear, and Grand Tour as a bonus
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 09, 2017, 11:25:58 AM
So, having seen the latest TG new, new, new series episode, I am not that impressed.

They now went from making fun of the previous trio format to trying to be the same as the previous trio, which they can not realistically do.
I think if they stop trying too hard they may get better.

They have now expanded the celebrity spot and it seemed like the celebrity stays with them for most of the show....  There was no Stig (bad) but also no sidekicks (good)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on March 09, 2017, 11:45:14 AM
Getting shot of the ginger smurf was the best move they made (a weapons grade bell end!) Hopefully now the remaining 3 will work something out, the Studio parts seemed too forced and too scripted. The outdoor driving was much better.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on March 09, 2017, 01:26:34 PM
The celeb part seemed a bit uncomfortable to me. They got him on, talked to him for all of a minute then turned to something else while he sat there until it was lap time. In the short training session video Chris was trying to hard to be funny.

The out of studio parts are a lot better than the studio sections. It's still far better than the last attempt with shouty man evans
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on March 09, 2017, 02:56:33 PM
The celeb part seemed a bit uncomfortable to me. They got him on, talked to him for all of a minute then turned to something else while he sat there until it was lap time. In the short training session video Chris was trying to hard to be funny.

The out of studio parts are a lot better than the studio sections. It's still far better than the last attempt with shouty man evans

Agreed on all points.  I still think Matt Leblanc is the weak link here, he's just not nearly as funny as he thinks he is.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 15, 2017, 01:14:42 PM
I actually enjoyed the latest episode, episode 2.

Apart from the always pointless celebrity interview (as if celebrities do not get enough time to self-promote...) it was OK

stig was also back, but, without the fancy introduction "some people say....."
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on March 16, 2017, 02:58:19 PM
Thanks for the heads-up  :salute:

Says a lot when a Top Gear episode doesn't reach the top 5 on the torrent sites....  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on March 16, 2017, 06:59:02 PM
top 5? is it in the top 50?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on March 16, 2017, 07:18:09 PM
It's actually not bad I'd say, but doesn't have the spark that Hammond, May and Clarkson have.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 16, 2017, 08:02:22 PM
Definitely better than last year, which makes you realise how overrated Chris Evans, and the other Celebs from last year are.

Now, if they could just get rid of the Celeb interview bit.... how many actually watch the show for that?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on March 17, 2017, 06:56:30 AM
Watched the first two episodes last night......

What gets me is the original 3 joked about being unscripted but still it felt like natural banter.

Now enter at least one professional actor and he can't act naturally!  :facepalm:

I want to like the show.........but a pressure washer.....?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on March 21, 2017, 08:15:59 PM
http://jalopnik.com/top-gear-america-is-here-and-here-its-three-hosts-1793443905

Top Gear America replaces Top Gear USA
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 21, 2017, 10:16:59 PM
I like William Fichtner for whatever that is worth.  They talk about him usually playing a hardass, so I'm guessing they never saw Drowning Mona with him, Bette Midler, Danny DeVito and Jamie Lee Curtis.

But yeah, it does seem like an amazing recreation of a prior failure.  I wonder how they plan to make this one different?

Def

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on June 14, 2017, 08:13:15 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4601286/Richard-Hammond-ll-soon-car-crash.html

Hammond latest crash
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on June 14, 2017, 09:10:54 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4601286/Richard-Hammond-ll-soon-car-crash.html

Hammond latest crash

He's binned it while filming in Switzerland hasn't he? I saw a utube clip of him in hospital the other day and he was waiting for his knee to be rebuilt.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 14, 2017, 10:26:25 AM
I'm sure they pay enough in insurance to feed a small country by now.....  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Etherealicer on June 14, 2017, 10:50:20 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4601286/Richard-Hammond-ll-soon-car-crash.html

Hammond latest crash

He's binned it while filming in Switzerland hasn't he? I saw a utube clip of him in hospital the other day and he was waiting for his knee to be rebuilt.
Nothing you cannot fix with a SAK :P
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 14, 2017, 02:29:35 PM
I'm sure they pay enough in insurance to feed a small country by now.....  :facepalm:

And that's just for Hammond!   :ahhh

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on June 14, 2017, 03:09:30 PM
I wonder if they will put it in the show
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on June 14, 2017, 03:33:36 PM
I think they will, clarkson and may will want the opportunity to take make fun of him for it on the show
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on October 22, 2018, 12:39:36 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/oct/22/paddy-mcguinness-andrew-flintoff-host-bbc-top-gear

Paddy McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff to host BBC's Top Gear
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 22, 2018, 12:58:03 PM
I wonder how much longer Top Gear will survive?  It seems like they are getting a bit desperate.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Smashie on October 22, 2018, 01:19:01 PM
Well as Rory Reid has now joined a YT channel full time I'd say the writing was on the wall
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on October 22, 2018, 02:16:56 PM
Harris and Reid I thought pretty much got it right and came across as mates.  Ironically the "actor" from Friends always stuck me as wooden, obviously reading from a script and the odd man out. 

As for the new line-up I suspect the producers will smurf it up again and try and make it feel like three complete strangers have been mates for years and it'll be painful to watch. :shrug:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: AlephZero on October 22, 2018, 09:11:37 PM
Well I'm sorry, but Clarkson is and used to be a total douchebag  ::)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Don Pablo on October 22, 2018, 09:41:35 PM
Well I'm sorry, but Clarkson is and used to be a total douchebag  ::)
At least he’s an entertaining douchebag.   :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 23, 2018, 02:09:00 AM
Well I'm sorry, but Clarkson is and used to be a total douchebag  ::)
At least he’s an entertaining douchebag.   :rofl:

That's pretty much the bottom line right there.  Yes, he is a jackass, but he is entertaining indeed.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Huntsman on October 23, 2018, 03:47:47 AM
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/oct/22/paddy-mcguinness-andrew-flintoff-host-bbc-top-gear

Paddy McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff to host BBC's Top Gear

Freddy (Flintoff) hosted Australian Ninja Warrior this year and he was very very good

Funny, personable, witty, irreverent and all round cool - Apparently he is a real car fanatic - So should be pretty good on TG
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on October 23, 2018, 10:30:38 AM
This is how Chris Evans was described too. (apart from cool)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Huntsman on October 23, 2018, 10:42:48 AM
Wow  - Chris Evans hosted Australian Ninja Warrior - Must have missed that series    :pok:    ;)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on October 23, 2018, 10:46:57 AM
he is a Ninja...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 23, 2018, 01:22:22 PM
Ginja?   :think:

I still think they should hire me to host Top Gear.  Although with the number of hosts they go through, it seems like it's only a matter of time before they get around to me....

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: NutSAK on October 23, 2018, 04:22:52 PM
Well I'm sorry, but Clarkson is and used to be a total douchebag  ::)
At least he’s an entertaining douchebag.   :rofl:

That's pretty much the bottom line right there.  Yes, he is a jackass, but he is entertaining indeed.

Def

 :iagree:

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 24, 2018, 09:55:06 PM
I wonder how much longer Top Gear will survive?  It seems like they are getting a bit desperate.

Def

I'm doing fine for the moment, but I really appreciate your concern Def  :hatsoff:.

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: kirk13 on October 24, 2018, 11:20:32 PM
I wonder how much longer Top Gear will survive?  It seems like they are getting a bit desperate.

Def

I'm doing fine for the moment, but I really appreciate your concern Def  :hatsoff:.

 :rofl: :rofl:  :clap:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: AlephZero on October 26, 2018, 12:32:17 PM
I wonder how much longer Top Gear will survive?  It seems like they are getting a bit desperate.

Def

I'm doing fine for the moment, but I really appreciate your concern Def  :hatsoff:.

 :rofl: :rofl:  :clap:
+ :rofl:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on January 17, 2019, 12:34:39 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8f8f2b8d0737ecbd5b547bfe873ca2cd0eb30397/0_448_7360_4415/master/7360.jpg?width=1225&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=c3d72ad1245a89d13f49313b18ade522)
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on January 17, 2019, 04:03:51 PM
on the 18th, right?
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on January 17, 2019, 04:08:38 PM
on the 18th, right?

Yep  :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on January 18, 2019, 06:25:03 PM
Watching the first episode now  :tu:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 18, 2019, 06:50:38 PM
So much to watch....

New Grand Tour, new Star Trek Discovery and a whole new season of Punisher all going public today!   :ahhh

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on January 19, 2019, 07:43:43 AM
DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY OBVIOUS SPOILERS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxvEfOyIkUw
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on January 19, 2019, 09:18:26 AM
The first episode was good. They've got rid of the pointless celeb bit that I always fast fowarded through
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on January 19, 2019, 10:22:25 AM
Agree
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on January 19, 2019, 02:26:43 PM
So much to watch....

New Grand Tour, new Star Trek Discovery and a whole new season of Punisher all going public today!   :ahhh

Def

yea, it will be a lazy weekend for me
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on January 21, 2019, 09:11:34 PM
2 aftermarket upgraded cars vs the production demon  :facepalm:

Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on January 22, 2019, 12:15:06 PM
now, now, the demon had to be adjusted before drag racing too, so it was not totally standardish, as the  ones driving around..
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on January 22, 2019, 12:23:25 PM
It didn't really have to be, but the option is there from the factory.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on January 22, 2019, 12:24:27 PM
It was funny - I want to see the one they had been advertising, with the offroad vehicles
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Whoey on January 22, 2019, 12:26:27 PM
this whole one show per week thing isn't working for me... maybe because I waited for the full seasons to be available before...
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 22, 2019, 12:53:06 PM
This will be the first time I have been able to watch it legally.   :facepalm:

And yet I still haven't watched it yet.

Def
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: styx on January 22, 2019, 01:52:18 PM
took me entire saturday to get to it. but i'm still halfway through the Punisher season 2
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 21, 2019, 07:21:10 AM
Watched the first episode........and I have to admit I enjoyed it.  :salute:

It was fun, it looks like the presenters are starting to gel, except.......

The American is not bad, but that's the problem, he's American and somehow that doesn't fit for me.

So nothing against Matt, but if they find a suitable British replacement, IMO Top Gear could be great again.


I have no problem with 2 great cars shows to watch  :salute:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gareth on February 21, 2019, 10:59:01 AM
Watched the first episode........and I have to admit I enjoyed it.  :salute:

It was fun, it looks like the presenters are starting to gel, except.......

The American is not bad, but that's the problem, he's American and somehow that doesn't fit for me.

So nothing against Matt, but if they find a suitable British replacement, IMO Top Gear could be great again.


I have no problem with 2 great cars shows to watch  :salute:

I totally agree.  I don't hate Mat Leblanc, but he doesn't fit either.  Now they're not trying so hard I think it works better. 
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: dks on February 21, 2019, 03:43:19 PM
Matt was the only one I liked in the previous series
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 18, 2019, 08:12:10 AM
....And they're back!

Apart from the guy from last season I have no idea who these people are, one played with balls and sticks and they all talk funny  :rofl:

Enjoyed the first episode  :cheers:
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Kev D on June 18, 2019, 08:57:42 AM
I watched the first one of the new series last night and thought it was pretty good.
Title: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear host, suspended by BBC after 'fracas'
Post by: Huntsman on July 31, 2019, 01:46:18 AM
Came across this interview with Clarkson on the Jonathon Ross show on UK TV - Entertaining (both guys)  as always

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIbi2RHK1Bk

Apologies if this has already been posted

PS. I think both these guys were sacked from the BBC for bad behaviour!