yorkshire Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Ok, so I've seen a lot of talk on here about shows such as 'Glee' and 'Gossip Girl', whatever they are. I thought I'd try and cater a bit more to the males around here and start a thread on Top Gear. For me personally, it is my favourite show on TV. The chemistry between Clarkson, Hammond and May is just sublime and although they've started to become caricatures of themselves in the studio segments, in the longer Top Gear specials they just exhibit pure banter. The show is brilliant, and everyone can enjoy it. It's supposed to be the most watched TV show in the world, with an estimated 350 million viewers, plus many more who watch it in not so legitimate ways. So I ask, what do you guys like about it? What are your favourite moments/episodes? For me I simply cannot decide, there is so much material to choose from. Maybe when they went to the North Pole? Who knows. Series 15 ended in the summer in the UK and although 16 was supposed to start in autumn, it's been delayed slightly until the new year. From what I've read though, there are 2 Christmas specials, one on the 21st and another on Boxing day. The Boxing day episode sounds incredible; they are apparently travelling across Israel, Iraq, and other middle eastern countries, heading to Bethlehem (Obviously representing the 3 wise men). Sounds like it's going to be a great episode. No heard a lot about the other special though. And to try and relate this to Emma somehow; in the summer they had Rupert Grint doing 'Star in a reasonably priced car'. It's got to be one of the best interviews I've seen of Rupert. Normally he seems very reserved and quiet, but Clarkson brings out the best in him. JC did at one point did ask him if he fancied 'Emily Watson' (Cue banter). I have the interview here, although for some reason it's been mirrored as the how it was originally aired, but it's still just as funny. So, what do you think about Top Gear? Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 TOP GEAR, EPIC Top Gear is awesome, I could sit there all day watching the repeats Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Agreed, when I have a day off I sometimes sit and watch Dave for hours. What do people think to the Rupert Grint interview? Link to post Share on other sites
Danielle Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I like Top Gear but I have only really started watching it over the past couple of years, although I have probably seen a lot of the older episodes on Dave. You are right when you say that anyone can enjoy it because I am not really into cars at all which is why I never watched it before, I never thought a show about cars would interest me, but Top Gear is different. I like the format and the banter between the three presenters is great. Link to post Share on other sites
Carlyn Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I watch Top Gear occasionally , especially when it's one of their special episodes where they do a big stunt or go to another country. I liked the special episodes where they went to Vietnam and Japan. I would love it if Emma Watson was a guest on their show, I would like to see her road test a car. Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Trailer for the Christmas specials. Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 This Tuesday 8pm BBC 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 WHO SAW TOP GEAR YESTERDAY??!!! IT WAS EPIC Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 It was amazing. I love when Jeremy fused the studio lights. And when they shot the Stig cutouts! Just sheer banter. Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yeah haha, It was pretty funny all the way through Link to post Share on other sites
The Midnight Q Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 By far the greatest programme on television! Well I'm an uber petrolhead and hearing V12s rev in a tunnel always turns me on, lol. I'm always excited to see them do car reviews and the Top Gear challenges are quite entertaining. Jeremy's review on the Ford Fiesta a few seasons back made me want to get one solely for the purpose of taking part in a beach assault with the Royal Marines. Link to post Share on other sites
honeytinkle Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I love Top Gear. But they only show reruns here. I have seen some of the episodes so many times it's not even funny anymore. But yeah, it's a great show. Link to post Share on other sites
Jade Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm a huge fan of Top Gear it's epic! One of the best shows ever. Hilarious too! One of few tv programme's i'll watch. Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Anyone catch the new episode? The new Stig has proven his worth already, smashing previous lap times. He (she? it?) seems to be showing up the old Stig quite remarkably. Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Oh yeah, totally awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and they just won most factual program on the ITV National Television Awards Link to post Share on other sites
azileea Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 You are right when you say that anyone can enjoy it because I am not really into cars at all which is why I never watched it before, I never thought a show about cars would interest me, but Top Gear is different.I agree 100%! Sadly I've seen just a few episodes (The Vietnam journey was great!) but everytime I watch the show it's just great. Great. And I'm a girl, it's not only for the men, ladies. I have some interest in cars. Guess it comes from my dad who is just mad about everything that has a motor. And I watch Formula 1 too. I really liked the Rupert interview, thanks for posting! And he was first, I was so glad for him. (I want to try and drive too!) Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 JAMES MAY IS DEAD, he crashed in a ummm car Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 I want to visit Albania now after seeing that! And yes James unfortunately drove off a cliff. Aah well. Link to post Share on other sites
The Midnight Q Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Watching Three Wise Men at the moment. This show is by far the greatest ever on the tele. I'm surprised how much funding they're getting from the BBC to film their shenanigans. Edited February 15, 2011 by sirbenedictvs Link to post Share on other sites
dookdookdook Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If they really have 350 million viewers they can probably ask for whatever they want. Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Well that's 350 million worldwide, I think there's usually a regular audience of about 8 million in the UK each Sunday. I do reckon they get the largest proportion of the license fee, plus obviously whatever revenue they get from other channels like BBC america, so they'll have no shortage of money. Also I just looked into it a bit and it turns out that 350 million figure includes people who torrent it, so how many actually watch it legitimately we'll probably never know. Link to post Share on other sites
The Midnight Q Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 So uhh. This new Stig was born in a stable... wasn't expecting that. Link to post Share on other sites
Jade Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 If they really have 350 million viewers they can probably ask for whatever they want.Yup, xD which is why they have some awsome shows. xD Link to post Share on other sites
Jmarie Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 My BF absolutely LOVES the BBC version of Top Gear, and when the USA version was released he got me into it as well. I'm a car chick so recently I started catching up on the BBC Top Gear. Gotta love it! Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Anybody been watching the latest series? Last Sunday's was brilliant, Jeremy destroying a house with a minesweeper just had me in stitches! Link to post Share on other sites
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