Top Gear

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6510

*Makes obvious "Farage new Top Gear presenter" joke*

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

I went for "Evans new Shadow Culture Secretary" joke.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 15:48

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 15:49

I might actually try watching it now.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 15:52

The BBC news page ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36707266 ) says "Clarkson was fired from the show after he punched a producer following a row about the provision of food late at night while filming on location.", which is somewhat different to "we're going to let your presenting contract run out, but you'll still own a chunk of the show".

I wonder if they'll change it - they have in the past.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5149

At last. Some good news.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 15:54

Grim... wrote:

"we're going to let your presenting contract run out, but you'll still own a chunk of the show".

Is that seriously what happened? Fuck that then.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32619

Grim... wrote:

"you'll still own a chunk of the show".

I don't believe this has been true since 2012.

http://gu.com/p/3ama3?CMP=Share_Android ... _clipboard

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 16:00

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Grim... wrote:

"you'll still own a chunk of the show".

I don't believe this has been true since 2012.

http://gu.com/p/3ama3?CMP=Share_Android ... _clipboard

He gets money every time the series is renewed, so does Andy Wilman. Probably something to do with them authoring the format, or something.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 16:02

Ah, here we are: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 12626.html

Not that he'll even feel that if the £10m a year figure quoted for The Grand Tour is true.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Grim... wrote:

Ah, here we are: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 12626.html

Not that he'll even feel that if the £10m a year figure quoted for The Grand Tour is true.

Quote:

The 56-year-old said that his team are now “looking at losing Top Gear as a fantastic thing to happen” because with Amazon Prime, “you can do anything, like f**k a horse”

Well okay then.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 16:18

I'm sure I asked this before, but do Amazon count as a broadcaster as far as Broadcasting Standards is concerned?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Yes. They're covered by Ofcom because they're delivered by Amazon UK. Netflix is not regulated in the UK because it's fully incorporated abroad.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 16:22

Grim... wrote:

I'm sure I asked this before, but do Amazon count as a broadcaster as far as Broadcasting Standards is concerned?

http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/complain/ ... -or-heard/

another video on demand programme service (eg: TV catch up and online film services) wrote:

These services are not subject to Ofcom's Broadcasting Code, but they must abide by a set of minimum standards under European law.

Standards here:
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadc ... -guidance/

devilman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 16:23

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I don't really see why the Top Gear story is the biggest story on the BBC site at the mo, but at least it means Farage's photo getting a little smaller.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 16:54

Lonewolves wrote:

These services are not subject to Ofcom's Broadcasting Code, but they must abide by a set of minimum standards under European law.

Not for long!

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2016 17:03

Clarkson is only 56?!

asfish · **Joined:** 5th Dec, 2010 **Posts:** 3353

Looking at Google News there appears to be some stories about Evans under investigation for inappropriate sexual behaviour in his past

So far only the flag ship of truth, The Daily Mail and OK Magazine are running this though, every other paper is just focused on the Top Gear story.

Guess there is a good chance this is bollocks then

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Jul 05, 2016 11:03

It's been in the news for about a week in the UK.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16558

Think they should just can it. Or just let the two new ones do a half hour show about cars without all the shit, unfunny padding. Old Top Gear in other words.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

markg wrote:

Think they should just can it. Or just let the two new ones do a half hour show about cars without all the shit, unfunny padding. Old Top Gear in other words.

It was clearly good, funny padding though. You may not have liked it, but it was the world's most highly syndicated TV show for a reason.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Cras wrote:

markg wrote:

Think they should just can it. Or just let the two new ones do a half hour show about cars without all the shit, unfunny padding. Old Top Gear in other words.

It was clearly good, funny padding though. You may not have liked it, but it was the world's most highly syndicated TV show for a reason.

Unless you mean it's shit and unfunny with LeBlanc and Evans doing it here, and I've misunderstood.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16558

Cras wrote:

markg wrote:

Think they should just can it. Or just let the two new ones do a half hour show about cars without all the shit, unfunny padding. Old Top Gear in other words.

It was clearly good, funny padding though. You may not have liked it, but it was the world's most highly syndicated TV show for a reason.

I think it was surely on its last legs anyway, it had got so repetitive. If they're going to do anything with Top Gear then it'll need to be something other than a remake of The Jeremy Clarkson show but with someone else reading his lines.

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4668

markg wrote:

I think it was surely on its last legs anyway, it had got so repetitive. If they're going to do anything with Top Gear then it'll need to be something other than a remake of The Jeremy Clarkson show but with someone else reading his lines.

I agree, it needed refreshing, or just a bloody good long break. Top Gear w/Clarkson is still funny to me, but that's because I only watch the odd episode every couple of weeks/months. It really isn't something for constant rotation like on Dave or whatever that channel is called now. After so many series, it's fair to say that it had, or was close to, running its course.

There is definitely space for a car show with a good sense of humour and fun. Striking the balance, and getting engaging presenters with some chemistry, is obviously tricky.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:21

Top Gear on Dave is the most watched Digital programme after Sky Sports football coverage.

It really hadn't run its course.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:26

Grim... wrote:

Top Gear on Dave is the most watched Digital programme after Sky Sports football coverage.

It really hadn't run its course.

You mean repeats of old ones back when it was good?

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:32

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Top Gear on Dave is the most watched Digital programme after Sky Sports football coverage.

It really hadn't run its course.

You mean repeats of old ones back when it was good?

Up until the end of the CMH Top Gear, yeah.

Which is what we're talking about. Keep up, Myp.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:58

Grim... wrote:

Lonewolves wrote:

Grim... wrote:

Top Gear on Dave is the most watched Digital programme after Sky Sports football coverage.

It really hadn't run its course.

You mean repeats of old ones back when it was good?

Up until the end of the CMH Top Gear, yeah.

Which is what we're talking about. Keep up, Myp.

It hasn't been good for ages though. 2002-2010 it was pretty untouchable. I've seen some of the more recent stuff and it's almost embarrassing. Definitely of its time.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:13

Top Gear on Dave is the most watched Digital programme after Sky Sports football coverage.

It really hadn't run its course.

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4668

I suppose I should add, that for me, it has. Funny as it was there are only so many times I can watch the old episodes.... and the more I watched them the creakier and more stale the newer (C,H,M) ones seem.

No denying it is still bloody popular though.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:50

Grim... wrote:

Top Gear on Dave is the most watched Digital programme after Sky Sports football coverage.

It really hadn't run its course.

Sauce?

No way it beats GoT per episode.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2016 14:30

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/jere ... ar-5503992

Gospal

myp · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:36

Looks like the rest of the world hate Clarkson as much as I do.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/ ... arkson-bbc

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Lonewolves wrote:

Looks like the rest of the world hate Clarkson as much as I do.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/ ... arkson-bbc

I find it highly unlikely that syndication deals for Nu-Nu Top Gear have been struck since this season started to air, which means that the level of syndication says absolutely nothing about the quality or reception of the show - merely that there was an expectation it would be popular.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:49

It's due to the weak pound.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:50

Lonewolves wrote:

Looks like the rest of the world hate Clarkson as much as I do.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/ ... arkson-bbc

They hate him enough to make his show the most popular BBC export for several years, and popular enough to still trade on that name after he's gone?

You clearly don't hate him as much as you claim.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Jul 13, 2016 14:14

No Christmas Special this year, apparently.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25588

I don't think there's going to be a Christmas this year.

Bloody Brexit.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:15

Oh holy shit, look at this:

Wait (or whizz) to the last thirty seconds to see all the motherfucking people.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16558

Yeah that's pretty much exactly what it was like in Blackpool when Evans and Le Blanc were there.

Kern · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:34

Jeremy Corbyn gets bigger crowds, so he's clearly more popular than Hammond or Evans combined.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:48

Kern wrote:

Jeremy Corbyn gets bigger crowds, so he's clearly more popular than Hammond or Evans combined.

I'm not convinced either part of that is true

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2016 13:11

Grim... wrote:

Oh holy shit, look at this:

Wait (or whizz) to the last thirty seconds to see all the motherfucking people.

Wow!

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2016 13:34

Some bits of Hammond messing around:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYy-sup ... tu.be&t=98
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYy-sup ... u.be&t=136

(linked because they're timed)

TheVision · **Posted:** Mon Aug 22, 2016 16:26

I'm not a fan of the show and haven't got a clue if this is actually backed up with any facts, but the Bing homescreen today has a boxout that says "Martin for Top Gear?" with a picture of James Martin.

I can't think of anyone worse at presenting than him. How he's got a job on TV is beyond me...

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4668

I used to quite enjoy Saturday Kitchen and thought he was OK on that.

I did see a program (or perhaps I read about it) when he was doing some classic car race in europe and he acted like a really whiny, spoiled bitch the whole way through it because the old car (it might have been a really old Maserati) broke down a few times and he wasn't sure he would be able to participate. He really came across as a prick.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:10

Oh.

Fuck.

Yes.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:20

Good then?

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:23

It was a little ray of sunshine on an otherwise shitty year.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

I may have to sit and watch this at work.

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