Warhead wrote:
Hearthly wrote:
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Who would want to work with him now?
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Who would want to work with him now?
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Katie Hopkins?
Bravo Sir
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 21:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
I don't dislike it, or the Aussie version before it was canned. It's not as good as ours at its best, but then it's aimed at a different audience. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 21:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
I seen to recall that some of the setpiece stuff is effectively conceived and produced by the motor manufacturers themselves. So when James May does a piece on 'Which goes faster down the side of a mountain, a Subaru Impreza driven by a rally driver or three nuns paragliding?" then what happens is that Subaru did that whole thing, took presenters from 5 or 6 different car programmes around the world to film their bits against the backdrop and the race, such that you saw, didn't exactly take place. Could be wrong as I've got nowhere to point at to show this to be factually based. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 23:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Dr Zoidberg wrote: I don't dislike it, or the Aussie version before it was canned. It's not as good as ours at its best, but then it's aimed at a different audience. The Australian version was SHIT, because they'd got three presenters together that were OK individually but together were trying too hard to be the Aussie May/Hammond/Clarkson. Lighthearted car reviews, some tomfoolery and set-piece japes should translate quite well across regions, but trying to simply 'be' May/Hammond/Clarkson didn't work out, not least because those characters had become a bit too stale and predictable well beforehand. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Quote: BBC creative director Alan Yentob has said he would not rule out Jeremy Clarkson making a return to the BBC in the future. I... What?! What was the point in getting rid of him then? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32062579 |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
But they haven't: they are just not renewing his Top Gear contract. I guess that means that they could offer him a new contract at any point. |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 13:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
I guess he might show up on QI or HIGNFY again on a freelance basis. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 13:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
He is doing HIGNFY soon I think. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Mar 27, 2015 14:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Well that will be something to watch. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 0:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Hearthly wrote: "......"........ Who would want to work with him now? ........ Katie Hopkins? |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Warhead wrote: Hearthly wrote: "......"........ Who would want to work with him now? ........ Katie Hopkins? Bravo Sir
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| Author: | Morte [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
If they are going to relaunch the show, they should just go mad and grab anyone they find wandering round the BBC...Top Gear presented by John Humphries, Sandy Toksvig and Christopher Biggins. I'd watch, which hasn't been the case recently. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Follow the HIGNFY model? |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 14:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
I'd watch anything with Sandy Toksvig in. she's definitely one of my favourite people on TV. |
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| Author: | Morte [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 16:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Bobbyaro wrote: Follow the HIGNFY model? Why not, you could even have two permanent hosts (say off the top of my head Mike and Ed from Wheeler Dealers) and a random guest host each week...one that's a confirmed car nut such as: Chris Evans, Pink Floyd Drummer bloke, Rowan Atkinson, Jodie Marsh, JK...even old 5th Gear hosts. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 16:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Not Mike and Ed, you could get John Torode and Gregg Wallace to present it! |
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| Author: | Hearthly [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 16:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Morte wrote: Bobbyaro wrote: Follow the HIGNFY model? Why not, you could even have two permanent hosts (say off the top of my head Mike and Ed from Wheeler Dealers) and a random guest host each week...one that's a confirmed car nut such as: Chris Evans, Pink Floyd Drummer bloke, Rowan Atkinson, Jodie Marsh, JK...even old 5th Gear hosts. I suggested Rowan Atkinson the other day to my father-in-law, I think he could be really good on it. Also that Vicki Butler Henderson posh woman. And what was your man called? Tiff Needell? Didn't he actually used to present Top Gear? |
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| Author: | Morte [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 16:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Aye...and what's his face the used car fellow |
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| Author: | Morte [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 17:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
...or Guy Martin, he'd be up for driving a rocket car over a lake and up a mountain. It could be a weekly segment "Trying to Kill Guy Martin" |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 17:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Tiff Needell is really annoying and his name is beyond stupid. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 17:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
They need a bit of Zog Ziegler. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 17:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Or Toby Ziegler. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 18:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Live shows are going ahead as "Clarkson, Hammond and May Live" with no BBC branding. |
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| Author: | markg [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 18:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Has anyone seen that Classic Car show on channel 5 I think with Quentin Wilson and Jodie Kidd? It's straight up creepy and weird. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 21:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Cras wrote: Tiff Needell is really annoying and his name is beyond stupid. Tiff Needell is a God who could get a supertanker sideways. Meanwhile your face is annoying and beyond stupid. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Mar 31, 2015 21:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
You make an excellent point. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Wed Apr 01, 2015 0:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Terry Tibbs, obv. And Guy Martin gets my vote too. |
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| Author: | Pundabaya [ Wed Apr 01, 2015 0:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Jezza's new job isn't going so well. |
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| Author: | Achilles [ Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Thu Apr 02, 2015 11:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Pundabaya wrote: I hadn't seen that site before, and am now very much enjoying it. Cheers. |
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| Author: | Slightly Green [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Yup he will be doing HIGNFY Should be a fun episode to watch, bet they have huge viewing figures for it |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
That seems... Odd. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
I mean, if you're going to let him host a BBC show, why not make it the really popular one that he's rather good at? |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
It is odd. He may not be banned from the BBC, but I'm sure a small amount of leaning could/should (regardless of your views as to whether he should have been sacked) have been applied to not make a mockery of it. When Angus was kicked off from HIGNFY, I recall that it was Hislop and Merton who said that his position was untenable and forced the issue. Wonder if they will do the same this time? |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Angus wasn't fired because of what he did, though (fucking prostitutes). He was fired because guests on HIGNFY would just constantly call him out on it, and the show wouldn't have worked. Top Gear would arguably work better. I watched HIGNFY the episode that came out after all that hit the papers on Sunday, coincidentally, and it's still fucking funny. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Grim... wrote: Angus wasn't fired because of what he did, though (fucking prostitutes). He was fired because guests on HIGNFY would just constantly call him out on it, and the show wouldn't have worked. Top Gear would arguably work better. I watched HIGNFY the episode that came out after all that hit the papers on Sunday, coincidentally, and it's still fucking funny. I heard that Angus was shown the door because Merton and Hislop despised him. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
DBSnappa wrote: Grim... wrote: Angus wasn't fired because of what he did, though (fucking prostitutes). He was fired because guests on HIGNFY would just constantly call him out on it, and the show wouldn't have worked. Top Gear would arguably work better. I watched HIGNFY the episode that came out after all that hit the papers on Sunday, coincidentally, and it's still fucking funny. I heard that Angus was shown the door because Merton and Hislop despised him. Well, there's that - but the excuse they used was that the show wouldn't work 
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Grim... wrote: I watched HIGNFY the episode that came out after all that hit the papers on Sunday, coincidentally, and it's still fucking funny.  Well, I didn't watch it on Sunday but watched it fairly recently and it was face-wettingly good. In fact, if you have a spare £3.92 knocking around, you could do far, far worse than picking up the Best of DVD. Which is not only relentlessly funny, it's pleasantly nostalgic and perfect fodder for putting on when your folks have come to visit on a Saturday night. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
DBSnappa wrote: Grim... wrote: Angus wasn't fired because of what he did, though (fucking prostitutes). He was fired because guests on HIGNFY would just constantly call him out on it, and the show wouldn't have worked. Top Gear would arguably work better. I watched HIGNFY the episode that came out after all that hit the papers on Sunday, coincidentally, and it's still fucking funny. I heard that Angus was shown the door because Merton and Hislop despised him. Angus made some jokes about Merton and Quentin's break up which Merton never forgave him for, I believe. Hislop is just a very Victorian chap. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Grim... wrote: I mean, if you're going to let him host a BBC show, why not make it the really popular one that he's rather good at? Maybe he was already signed up do it so they thought it alright to let any existing agreements proceed? He has been a presenter multiple times before and they must need to line all this stuff up well in advance. |
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| Author: | Slightly Green [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
DBSnappa wrote: Grim... wrote: Angus wasn't fired because of what he did, though (fucking prostitutes). He was fired because guests on HIGNFY would just constantly call him out on it, and the show wouldn't have worked. Top Gear would arguably work better. I watched HIGNFY the episode that came out after all that hit the papers on Sunday, coincidentally, and it's still fucking funny. I heard that Angus was shown the door because Merton and Hislop despised him. heres Mertons reasoning behind Angus leaving, particularly like his response at 3.20 |
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| Author: | romanista [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Mimi wrote: I'd watch anything with Sandy Toksvig in. she's definitely one of my favourite people on TV. that's the sailing woman isn't she? i loved that program where they defended make up words (help my english at time ) |
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| Author: | Slightly Green [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 13:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
With regards to Clarkson, I think he should have been fired and not be back on BBC for a good while (if at all), he physically assaulted a colleague. BBC are pretty pathetic here imo. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 14:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
romanista wrote: Mimi wrote: I'd watch anything with Sandy Toksvig in. she's definitely one of my favourite people on TV. that's the sailing woman isn't she? i loved that program where they defended make up words (help my english at time ) I don't quite know what you mean by 'Sailing woman' (she might have sailed... i don't know) but to me she is primarily a comedian. I remember her from shows like Number 73 when I was a kid, but she does a lot of panel show stuff now, like HIGNFY, QI, etc. I think she also often used to be on Call My Bluff for a long time, though I may have misremembered that. I think she's Danish, but seems to have been on British Tv forever. She's really intelligent, sharp and witty, and not girly or giggly. She's one of the stronger, more intelligent female comedians, and I really like her wit. |
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| Author: | Hearthly [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 14:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
I'm hoping it's just to give Hislop and Merton a chance to absolutely rip the shit out of him. They excoriated Deayton back in the day. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 14:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Sandy is brilliant |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 15:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Mimi wrote: I don't quite know what you mean by 'Sailing woman' (she might have sailed... i don't know) but to me she is primarily a comedian. I remember her from shows like Number 73 when I was a kid, but she does a lot of panel show stuff now, like HIGNFY, QI, etc. I think she also often used to be on Call My Bluff for a long time, though I may have misremembered that. I think she's Danish, but seems to have been on British Tv forever. She's really intelligent, sharp and witty, and not girly or giggly. She's one of the stronger, more intelligent female comedians, and I really like her wit. You should listen to The News Quiz on Radio 4; she's the chairperson on that and is very good. |
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| Author: | markg [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 15:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
I can't hear the name Sandy Toksvig without spraining my neck by doing the Vic and Bob impersonation. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 15:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Bamba wrote: Grim... wrote: I mean, if you're going to let him host a BBC show, why not make it the really popular one that he's rather good at? Maybe he was already signed up do it so they thought it alright to let any existing agreements proceed? He has been a presenter multiple times before and they must need to line all this stuff up well in advance. I'd be somewhat amazed that if hat trick lined up hitler* as a presenter then the BBC wouldn't be able to exercise some fit and proper clause to veto that decision without need to pay compensation. *Intentional Godwin doesn't count. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 23:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
Mimi wrote: romanista wrote: Mimi wrote: I'd watch anything with Sandy Toksvig in. she's definitely one of my favourite people on TV. that's the sailing woman isn't she? i loved that program where they defended make up words (help my english at time ) I don't quite know what you mean by 'Sailing woman' (she might have sailed... i don't know) I associate her with boats too - I'm sure I remember seeing her on TV, often on yachts wearing gaudily coloured waterproof jackets. I just can't remember anything else about it. |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clarkson |
She went yachting with John McCarthy in 1995. |
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