Top Gear - Series 22

[j0rd]

yay it's almost here

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/series-22-top-gear-preview-2015-1-2

[j0rd]

nobody even replied smh


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO3K0B3kLZs

apparently starts Jan 25th

[xxMATTGxx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7YDMt7jOfU

[j0rd]

literally cried laughing at the Lego trailer

[j0rd]

to anyone that's interested, on in 15 minutes
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/evening-with-top-gear-series-22-preview-2015-01-16

probably @xxMATTGxx (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=1020);

edit, never mind it was 9 apparently ;l

[xxMATTGxx]

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10943747_10155167468375571_2424912541001755172_o.j pg

[David]

good first ep, and looks like a good series overall
stig banging his head at the end was funny

[-:Undertaker:-]

Good to see Top Gear has been renewed for another two years, screw the PC crowd.

[xxMATTGxx]

No Top Gear this weekend, Clarkson has been suspended



Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended by the BBC "following a fracas" with a producer.

The corporation said the 54-year-old presenter had been suspended "pending an investigation".

"No one else has been suspended. Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday," it said.

Clarkson was given what he called his "final warning" last May after claims he used a racist word while filming the popular BBC motoring show.

At the time, he said the BBC had told him he would be sacked if he made "one more offensive remark, anywhere, at any time".

The BBC gave no further details on the current incident involving Clarkson, and said it would not be making any further statements at this time.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31824040?ocid=socialflow_twitter

[AgnesIO]

Just seen about Clarkson. This may be it for him.

And... Top Gear.

[-:Undertaker:-]

The BBC have been dying to get rid of Clarkson for ages, he's only lasted this long because he's worth so much to the BBC in terms of hard cash. Clarkson makes the mistake of being funny and unpolitically correct you see, which for the Guardian-reading BBC is just about the worst thing you can do. He'd have had more chance at staying at the BBC by raping staff, little children (Jimmy Savile) or phoning up retired actors and saying the most appalling, unfunny things (Russell Brand and Johnny Woss).

The sooner the licence fee is abolished/an opt-out is introduced, the sooner the end will come for the organisation. And it's about time.

[j0rd]

nooooo i hope not

[Kardan]

It won't be the end of Top Gear/Clarkson if the BBC scrap it/him, ITV will surely take it up because it gets so many viewers.

[xxMATTGxx]

https://www.change.org/p/bbc-reinstate-jeremy-clarkson?after_sign_exp=member_sponsored_donation

17,027 supporters so far

[Empired]

https://www.change.org/p/bbc-reinstate-jeremy-clarkson?after_sign_exp=member_sponsored_donation

17,027 supporters so far
Nearly 80,000 now. I refreshed it 60 seconds later and it had another 250 supporters. The BBC wouldn't let a show like this go, especially as ITV would jump at the chance of being able to take it on instead.

[xxMATTGxx]

Nearly 80,000 now. I refreshed it 60 seconds later and it had another 250 supporters. The BBC wouldn't let a show like this go, especially as ITV would jump at the chance of being able to take it on instead.

Now in the 90,000s!

[j0rd]

Signed
Just realised the one this weekend was the one they were filming at Japfest [emoji17][emoji17]

[xxMATTGxx]

It probably won't be on next week either. Normally investigations aren't quick are they? Seeing if it the incident happened recently.

[-:Undertaker:-]

I signed the Guido Fawkes petition. Was at 117,000 when I signed a few hours ago.

edit: it's at 135,000 now.

[xxMATTGxx]

As I mentioned yesterday, it's now being reported:


The BBC is expected to scrap the remainder of the current Top Gear TV series after allegations that presenter Jeremy Clarkson punched a producer.

The broadcaster said Clarkson, 54, had been suspended after what it called a "fracas" and has confirmed Sunday's episode of Top Gear will not be shown.

It is understood the two final episodes in the series will also be dropped.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31828184

The petition is currently at: 160,561 :P

[GommeInc]

Seems like a huge overreaction by fans to this. If you punch a producer (which was one allegation) then what do you expect? They probably won't axe the show or Clarkson, and have yet another internal inquiry where hands are shook and apologies are made to the attacked producer. I think this might be one of those occasions where an inquiry is needed if he actually attacked someone - be it verbally or physically. The other occasions where he was in trouble were simply not worth it, though. He's an old idiot - it's part of his charm and not made with intent.

[xxMATTGxx]

Seems like a huge overreaction by fans to this. If you punch a producer (which was one allegation) then what do you expect? They probably won't axe the show or Clarkson, and have yet another internal inquiry where hands are shook and apologies are made to the attacked producer. I think this might be one of those occasions where an inquiry is needed if he actually attacked someone - be it verbally or physically. The other occasions where he was in trouble were simply not worth it, though. He's an old idiot - it's part of his charm and not made with intent.

There is no evidence of a punching though - Just what some certain newspapers decided to go with. If he did punch someone, shouldn't the Police also be getting involved?

[AgnesIO]

At the very least, they should not axe the rest of the episodes.

Vast amounts of taxpayers money has been used to make them - if the taxpayer therefore wants to watch them, then they should be entitled to.

[xxMATTGxx]

Top Gear presenter James May has confirmed that Jeremy Clarkson had a "dust up" over dinner, leading to his suspension from the BBC.

The corporation said that no one else had been suspended over the "fracas", and the programme would not be broadcast on Sunday March 15.

Speaking outside his home, James May said he did not think the situation was serious.

Video in the article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31834058

[lemons]

i do like top gear but lets face it he deserves the sack

[GommeInc]

There is no evidence of a punching though - Just what some certain newspapers decided to go with. If he did punch someone, shouldn't the Police also be getting involved?
Only if the victim or some onlookers report it - and in many cases these days if it was actually serious. Quite often if an employer is involved they will do internal enquiries to avoid wasting police time. If it was a non-physical fracas as was hinted at when it all started it would/should be sorted within a couple of weeks.

The (former) Stig's reaction seems pretty spot on: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31828943 - what a waste of taxpayer's money to cancel the rest of the series - but then we don't know the full details.

Most of what he says is retrospective ramblings about how the previous allegations of racist remarks were probably by people wanting to be or are easily offended, but seeing as the last warning card has been played it all comes out now.

[Kardan]

What I don't get is why the BBC felt the need to publicly announce an 'internal investigation'.

[GommeInc]

What I don't get is why the BBC felt the need to publicly announce an 'internal investigation'.
It's not easy suspending one of the main presenters of a TV programme that has live recordings :P They would have to tell visitors to the studios that it has been cancelled, and they have a duty to tell viewers that a show they helped fund will not be showing.

[AgnesIO]

Jeremy Clarkson on his suspension; "it means I will be able to get to the Chelsea match tonight" :D

[peteyt]

I don't know what to think really. I think in the past too many people have overreacted to his comments, often taking them out of context. As people have mentioned he said things sometimes without thinking but it was part of his character. Politicians have said things before and get away with it and they are in charge of our country.

At the same time if what the media is reporting is true, then he shouldn't really have hit someone but we don't really know the full story. The BBC are in an awkward position - people really do enjoy his antics and top gear, as shown by the petition and he makes the BBC a lot of money. Also it's us, the public who pay for the BBC. But at the same time, they've already gave him a final warning and some of the public don't enjoy his antics, and probably worry if letting him off will make them look weak.

[-:Undertaker:-]

Apparently it lost 4m viewers I saw on FB before cos Clarkson wasn't on it last night.

[AgnesIO]

Apparently it lost 4m viewers I saw on FB before cos Clarkson wasn't on it last night.

BBC may have had 4m less viewers, but Top Gear wasn't on at all...

[j0rd]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/top-gears-richard-hammond-james-5360997?ICID=FB_mirror_main

interesting

[Chippiewill]

Not surprised:

a) They're Clarkson's friends
b) It would be pretty bad as so much of the format depends on Clarkson, it takes a lot longer than a week to rework the format to work without him

[xxMATTGxx]

Watch the video on this article here:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-jeremy-clarksons-extraordinary-rant-5367242

[AgnesIO]

Watch the video on this article here:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/watch-jeremy-clarksons-extraordinary-rant-5367242

At the end of that video, he was genuinely about to cry.

[xxMATTGxx]

There's a tank outside BBC with "Bring back Clarkson" on the side - Love it

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[xxMATTGxx]

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[AgnesIO]

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The question we all want to know is.... what happens to Top Gear? :P

[scottish]

Hopefully Hammond and May quit and go elsewhere :P

If another host comes on it'll ruin it imho.

[Chris]

The BBC are stupid if they go ahead with sacking him.

[-:Undertaker:-]

Another nail in the coffin of the PC BBC hopefully, Top Gear was one of their top assets (both in terms of viewers and financially). The day is surely coming when the corporation is forced to move to a subscription based service and compete like everybody else in the media has to in 2015. I cannot wait.

We'll see tomorrow what the outcome is, but Guido (guy who set up petition xxMATTGxx; posted) has posted that it is apparently the decided outcome.

[xxMATTGxx]

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[scottish]

Jeremy Clarkson’s contract will not be renewed after the Top Gear presenter was involved in a 30-second physical assault on a producer, the BBC’s internal inquiry will report on Wednesday.

BBC director general Tony Hall is understood to have come to the conclusion that he has “little alternative” but to end Clarkson’s BBC career, 16 days after he was suspended following a “fracas” with a member of the Top Gear production team.

A BBC investigation led by BBC Scotland boss Ken MacQuarrie is thought to have found that Clarkson engaged Oisin Tymon in a 30-second physical assault after a 20-minute verbal tirade.

Hall is a Top Gear fan and has previously stood by the presenter following a string of controversies, including an incident last year when he appeared to mumble the N-word in a Top Gear out-take.

The BBC also hugely values the audience that Clarkson and the BBC2 programme – regularly watched by more than 5 million viewers – brings to the BBC.

But a source close to the inquiry said: “There can’t be one rule for talent and one rule for ordinary human beings.”

Following the findings of the MacQuarrie inquiry, and the fact that Clarkson was put on a final warning after the N-word controversy last year, a source said Hall had “little alternative” but to let Clarkson go.

Clarkson’s contract with the BBC was due to expire at the end of of March.

Clarkson tweeted early on Wednesday: “Just to keep everyone up to date, I haven’t heard a thing.”

The BBC will attempt to continue with Top Gear, which is BBC2’s most popular show and generates around £50m a year for its commercial arm, BBC Worldwide.

The question now for the BBC is what happens to the other Top Gear presenters Richard Hammond and James May.

The Top Gear trio’s contracts run out next week. Negotiations for new deals with May and Hammond have been put on hold during the investigation.

The BBC will look to “reconstruct” the motoring show without Clarkson. May and Hammond both have presenting commitments on the BBC outside of Top Gear.

Negotiations for new deals with May and Hammond have been put on hold during the investigation.

Reports that the BBC has lined up Chris Evans to take over from Clarkson are believed to be incorrect.

The Radio 2 breakfast DJ, who has a huge car collection, told listeners on Wednesday: “This is not true. Not only is it’s not true – it’s absolute nonsense.”

Top Gear has been successfully relaunched before – by Clarkson and his executive producer Andy Wilman at the helm – after its previous presenting and production team jumped ship to Channel 5.

A spokesman for the BBC said: “No decision has been made. When we have an outcome, we will announce it.”

Meanwhile, Clarkson’s stint presenting BBC1 quiz Have I Got News for You is still due to go ahead on 23 April. However, sources say the final decision as to whether or not Clarkson will takes part will be down to him and it may be that he wishes to sever his links with the corporation entirely.


is posted on msn news, says it won't renew his contract then BBC says they haven't decided..

[xxMATTGxx]

BBC drops Clarkson as Top Gear host

Jeremy Clarkson's contract will not be renewed after a physical altercation with a producer, the BBC's director general Tony Hall has said.

Full Article at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32052736


And on that Bombshell, it's time to end. Goodnight.

[scottish]

https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/580736158029623296

May says they're a package and unsure about future in the series.

[Alkaz]

He has already updated his twitter bio. It is a shame that he has been let go from the BBC, not sure how it will effect the BBC in the coming year or so but it was probably idea that they're already closing BBC3 to save some money as I doubt they'll be making as much money off of the show.

'I used to be a presenter on the BBC2 motoring show,Top Gear.'

[xxMATTGxx]

Hammond has just recently tweeted:

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[scottish]

James May has updated his Twitter profile to say "former TV presenter" too

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6cfFnBNELs

from my earlier comment about them being a package

[Zak]

James May has updated his Twitter profile to say "former TV presenter" too

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6cfFnBNELs

from my earlier comment about them being a package

Oh I hope James sticks with Jeremy .. They really are friends

[Inseriousity.]

BBC would be damned if they do, damned if they don't. Physically assaulting someone though is clearly over the line. Nothing to do with being PC.

[DPS]

inb4 channel 4 make a tv show with them presenting lol

[Chris]

Big shame it came to this. Top gear won't be the same again.

[xxMATTGxx]

Now let's just watch this, end of era and beautiful music


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q0Svvdrx_E&feature=youtu.be

[AgnesIO]

He was rightly sacked, but I can't help but be disappointed....

[j0rd]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzxFj6zjUDQ

at 0:25, 0:43, 0:54 and 0:59 you see my car crash

and also my claim to fame (Clarkson talking about my car)
http://i.imgur.com/46NroPg.png

enjoy :(

[Samantha]

I've always known Jeremy Clarkson to present it, a new presenter would be weird, but I can also see why he got fired and that it was justified.

[scottish]

Russia's Zvezda television, a channel run by the defence ministry, unexpectedly revealed Thursday that it has offered a job to disgraced British "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson after he was dropped by the BBC for assaulting his producer.

The state-owned channel, which promotes the armed forces but also airs general entertainment shows, published a letter to Clarkson on its website asking him to host a new motoring show and inviting him to visit Moscow to discuss the offer.

"He will reply. I cannot reply on his behalf," a spokesman for Clarkson named by the channel as Daniel Rix told the channel by telephone.

Zvezda also published on its website an excerpt from an e-mail written by Rix late Wednesday.

It said: "I can only imagine what an episode of Russian vyshaya peredacha (a literal translation of Top Gear into Russian) would look like."

"It could feature a Tzar in a reasonably priced car!" Rix added jokingly, referring to a celebrity feature on the show called "a star in a reasonably priced car."

It wasn't clear whether Zvezda got the point of Rix's play on words, since its own translation of the letter was more literal, saying the show could become a "tsar among shows about reasonably priced cars in Russia."

"Possibly he'll learn a lot of new things about our car industry and will change his mind after becoming a presenter on Zvezda," it said optimistically.

Top Gear draws more than 350 million viewers around the world and is popular in Russia, where the show airs on state television. A licensed Russian local version ran for a while but did not prove a hit. Clarkson has visited Russia to film the programme and present roadshows for fans.



lol

[dbgtz]

I don't know why, but my gut is telling me he will end up back at the BBC within half a year or so.

[AgnesIO]

I don't know why, but my gut is telling me he will end up back at the BBC within half a year or so.

I think in 2017, once Top Gear ratings have flopped sufficiently.

[Matthew]

So disappointed :'(

The episode this series where they kept crashing the peugeots was one of my favourite episodes ever and it turned out to be one of the last :( or was it actually the last?

[j0rd]

nope the last was the one with the rallycross cars i think

[dbgtz]

I think in 2017, once Top Gear ratings have flopped sufficiently.

You think it will take that long? :P I am very curious who will replace Clarkson/them all though.

[xxMATTGxx]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLRna0RRvxo

[AgnesIO]

You think it will take that long? :P I am very curious who will replace Clarkson/them all though.

No Top Gear until 2016, so one series in 2016 - dropped by 2017 :P

[DPS]

the sets been taken apart today so...lol

[xxMATTGxx]

the sets been taken apart today so...lol

Anyone know if they do this at the end of each series? As they may rent the space out for other uses.

[j0rd]

Anyone know if they do this at the end of each series? As they may rent the space out for other uses.

I think they do. I remember a post on social media when they were setting it up for this series
It would have been due to finish this week anyway as there was 2 episodes left after all this started!

[scottish]

Jeremy Clarkson met with co-star James May and Top Gear boss Andy Wilman in a secret meeting, as the trio continue to plot their next career move.

Clarkson, 54, is said to be weighing up his options after being dropped from the BBC yesterday for punching producer Oisin Tymon.
Mr May and fellow co-star Richard Hammond are both expected to leave the show with him, after claiming the trio ‘come as a package’.
However, in a hint that the Top Gear contingent may be planning to work together again, they were spotted together – minus Mr Hammond who lives in Herefordshire – following a secret meeting in London.

It came as it emerged DIY SOS star Nick Knowles may be in the driving seat to be the next presenter of Top Gear because the BBC believe he is a 'safe pair of hands'.

Clarkson was spotted being dropped back to his trusty bicycle in west London by driver Mr Wilman and passenger Mr May following the meet-up.

It is not yet known where they met to discuss their plans, but Mr May gave the biggest hint yet that he has no plans to return to Top Gear after suggesting he is to ‘go back to normal life.’

Speaking outside his home today, the presenter admitted he was already considering what to do next with his life - and suggested he might even ditch cars to become a teacher.

He said: 'I might want to do something completely different with my life, I'm quite old now. (I might do) something outside of cars, I always wanted to be a teacher.'

He also seemed to confirm speculation that he would leave the top-rating programme.

Hinting that the show had reached the end of the road, he said: 'We always knew it wasn't going to last forever'.

etc etc etc

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3012606/Fellow-Gear-stars-James-Richard-Hammond-set-follow-Jeremy-Clarkson-BBC.html

according to daily mail lol

[peteyt]

It looks like the BBC might remove their branding from the top gear live show to allow Clarkson to present it as they fear it would cost them if the presenter was also removed from this show http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3016756/BBC-set-bring-Jeremy-Clarkson-present-live-shows-avoid-paying-10million-refunds-angry-fans.html

[xxMATTGxx]

There is news going around that Andy Wilman has left he BBC. Although the BBC are apparently denying it. Here is the email that is "going around" the media:


Well, at least we left ‘em wanting more. And that alone, when you think about it, is quite an achievement for a show that started 13 years ago. I know none of us wanted it to end this way, but for a moment I’d like us to look back and think about just what an incredible thing you all had a hand in creating. When Jane Root gave us the green light in 2002, the brief was to reinvigorate a car show and get an audience of three million. What you all ended up making was one of the most iconic programmes in TV history, a show about cars that went global, won countless awards, was devoured by non car fans and ended up in the Guinness Book of Records.

We had a lot of laughs, we had a lot of tiffs. We went to amazing places and we went to some ****holes. We nearly killed a presenter, we had to run for the border. We started off with whoever we could get in the Reasonably Priced Car, and ended up with Tom Cruise. Throughout all this we made television that was beautiful to look at and beautiful to listen to. The work ethic never slipped, the desire for everyone in this dysfunctional family to do right by the show never faltered. Jeremy, Richard and James, as the visible tip of the iceberg, got most of the attention and praise, but you all in your own fields had such an immense hand in weaving this unforgettable tapestry. I would love to single out everybody by name to thank them for what they did, but it’s impossible and I’d forget someone I shouldn’t have and that would be crap, so I’ll just say Jim, I’m sorry we never got a bear to drive an automatic.

For those of you who still rely on it for work, don’t worry, because the BBC will make sure the show continues. Our stint as guardians of Top Gear was a good one, but we were only part of the show’s history, not the whole of it. Those two words are bigger than us.

Anyway, when you’re feeling low in your working day at any point, look around at some of the crap on TV, then have a think about Top Gear, 2002- 2015, and say to yourself: “I made that.”

A big, big, big thank you, which will never be enough.

Andy.

Sources:

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/top-gear-producer-andy-wilman-calls-it-quits-to-the-bbc-93892.html

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/mar/31/top-gear-producer-andy-wilman-quits-in-wake-of-jeremy-clarkson-sacking

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Update:

Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman has said he is not quitting the show.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32128321?ocid=socialflow_twitter

[xxMATTGxx]

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[Luke]

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I've seen the show pre-suspension and what I don't understand, a big part of the show was clips from TopGear.. gonna be hard to plug the gaps if they're not allowed to use any of the content..

[xxMATTGxx]

I've seen the show pre-suspension and what I don't understand, a big part of the show was clips from TopGear.. gonna be hard to plug the gaps if they're not allowed to use any of the content..

Yeah, hopefully they will come up with something good for the remaining shows without the need of the BBC content.

[Chippiewill]

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Should have made the middle car that porsche.

[xxMATTGxx]

So James May has a new job of being a YouTuber and showing us how he makes a Shepherd's Pie


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


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

[David]

So James May has a new job of being a YouTuber and showing us how he makes a Shepherd's Pie

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just watched all of it and not sure why
the random music was funny

[xxMATTGxx]

just watched all of it and not sure why
the random music was funny

Yeah I watched both as well, not sure why either but I kinda enjoyed it :P

[xxMATTGxx]

just watched all of it and not sure why
the random music was funny


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4b8xVTUhA

[David]

he should do more tbh

[j0rd]

i hate to bump this but


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4uK53MPik

SO EXCITING

[xxMATTGxx]

i hate to bump this but


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4uK53MPik

SO EXCITING

Sweet!

[xxMATTGxx]

Chris Evans to be new Top Gear presenter

TV and radio presenter Chris Evans will be the new Top Gear presenter, 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.

He will replace Jeremy Clarkson, who was sacked after punching a producer while on location.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33158464?SThisFB&fb_ref=Default&post_id=558799933_10153159342329934

[j0rd]

**** **** **** **** ****

[Chris]

It just wont be the same. I'll watch his first episode to see how different it is, but I dont imagine I'll watch anymore than that.

[Joe]

It just wont be the same. I'll watch his first episode to see how different it is, but I dont imagine I'll watch anymore than that.

Same. I just love the trio too much I think.

[AgnesIO]

Evans gone from 'count me out of it, not interested' to leading it. Money talks.

[xxMATTGxx]

All we need now is a Netflix announcement... please.

[peteyt]

I think they'll realise soon if they haven't already, that the thing that made top gear was the people. Chris Evans is no replacement and can't see it working that well

[MotorStefan95]

I really don't know what Top Gear will be like without the three current hosts. It won't be the same but hopefully its still good.

[Empired]

Evans gone from 'count me out of it, not interested' to leading it. Money talks.
He was talking about it on radio 2 this morning and that's not what happened at all but I can't remember what it actually was now. I'm sure it would be online somewhere if you dug around.

Top Gear was going to be different the second Clarkson was forced out. I don't think it will appeal to the people on HabboxForum anymore as we're all relatively young but I should think plenty of Radio 2 listeners will be interested now, even if they'd never really watched before. I know my mum was ecstatic that Evans would be taking over and will probably watch it religiously now. I have no interest in cars but did watch occasionally before because I liked the comedy aspect, but I don't think I'll be bothering anymore.

I guess Top Gear will be looking for a new age range for their target audience now. We might all say that this change is for the worse but we won't know until we see it. And I think suddenly the number of middle aged women and the number of whole families sitting down to watch will increase dramatically as Evans seems to appeal to older women (what with being on radio 2 and doing The One Show) and is much more family friendly.

Just have to wait and see I suppose...

Sent from phone

[j0rd]

He was talking about it on radio 2 this morning and that's not what happened at all but I can't remember what it actually was now. I'm sure it would be online somewhere if you dug around.

Top Gear was going to be different the second Clarkson was forced out. I don't think it will appeal to the people on HabboxForum anymore as we're all relatively young but I should think plenty of Radio 2 listeners will be interested now, even if they'd never really watched before. I know my mum was ecstatic that Evans would be taking over and will probably watch it religiously now. I have no interest in cars but did watch occasionally before because I liked the comedy aspect, but I don't think I'll be bothering anymore.

I guess Top Gear will be looking for a new age range for their target audience now. We might all say that this change is for the worse but we won't know until we see it. And I think suddenly the number of middle aged women and the number of whole families sitting down to watch will increase dramatically as Evans seems to appeal to older women (what with being on radio 2 and doing The One Show) and is much more family friendly.

Just have to wait and see I suppose...

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I think you're a bit wrong there. Chris Evans is a car nut there's no doubt (mainly vintage super cars), but what isn't as portrayed as much is JC probably being more of a car nut. JC has a HUGE car collection, he just doesn't flaunt them as much as Chris Evans does

I think it will still go down the comedy route. If you've watched any of the earlier TGs you'd realise that they were all about the cars with hardly any comedy. Obviously to reach the bigger niche or whatever that changed and it become more about the comedic value to reach a wider audience.
Personally, I can't see why they would change the direction back to appeal to a smaller audience again - it just wouldn't make sense and it's not how media works

[Empired]

I think you're a bit wrong there. Chris Evans is a car nut there's no doubt (mainly vintage super cars), but what isn't as portrayed as much is JC probably being more of a car nut. JC has a HUGE car collection, he just doesn't flaunt them as much as Chris Evans does

I think it will still go down the comedy route. If you've watched any of the earlier TGs you'd realise that they were all about the cars with hardly any comedy. Obviously to reach the bigger niche or whatever that changed and it become more about the comedic value to reach a wider audience.
Personally, I can't see why they would change the direction back to appeal to a smaller audience again - it just wouldn't make sense and it's not how media works
I wasn't trying to say they'd change it on purpose, I was saying that their audience will change inevitably with Evans as he appeals to a different audience than the last trio did. There's no doubt that Chris Evans is a car nut but he just cant do what Clarkson did for TG. I don't know how that'll end up impacting popularity at all though. Hell, maybe it'll even be better overall... I mean, look what Evans does at Car fest.

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[peteyt]

He was talking about it on radio 2 this morning and that's not what happened at all but I can't remember what it actually was now. I'm sure it would be online somewhere if you dug around.

Top Gear was going to be different the second Clarkson was forced out. I don't think it will appeal to the people on HabboxForum anymore as we're all relatively young but I should think plenty of Radio 2 listeners will be interested now, even if they'd never really watched before. I know my mum was ecstatic that Evans would be taking over and will probably watch it religiously now. I have no interest in cars but did watch occasionally before because I liked the comedy aspect, but I don't think I'll be bothering anymore.

I guess Top Gear will be looking for a new age range for their target audience now. We might all say that this change is for the worse but we won't know until we see it. And I think suddenly the number of middle aged women and the number of whole families sitting down to watch will increase dramatically as Evans seems to appeal to older women (what with being on radio 2 and doing The One Show) and is much more family friendly.

Just have to wait and see I suppose...

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Top Gear was the biggest BBC show and had a massive audience. A lot of that audience will probably stop watching now. They might bring some new people in but a lot of people won't bother and I can see it ending soon.

Papers are claiming the BBC asked Jeremy back recently but the BBC are denying this. It also looks like the former top gear team will get a new show on another channel.

[xxMATTGxx]

Just a reminder that the last remaining episode of Top Gear featuring Clarkson, Hammond and May are on BBC Two tonight at 8pm.

Also just came across this on reddit:

https://open.spotify.com/user/cdhein/playlist/5mDiPI8f4AY0dMKBA3VqGO

[j0rd]

yay I am v excited

[Chris]

Excited for tonight but also kind of sad that their time is over :(

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[Matthew]

thought the last episode was absolutely fantastic

so sad though, genuinely gutted its the last of its kind :(

[j0rd]

it was so good! the japfest segment was hilarious

[xxMATTGxx]

Such a sad moment to know that was the end. I do really hope they get together and do a new show like rumours are saying.

[xxMATTGxx]

http://i.imgur.com/lCdffcK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hyihjvc.jpg



"Ladies and gentlemen: I'm not saying my mother-in-law is fat, but she IS sustainable." - Clarkson

[Chris]

It was great, but I'm sad its over as we know it :( The ending got me too where they just said "goodbye" and faded to the credits which played out in silence.

[xxMATTGxx]

Bit of a bump, it seems the BBC have decided to hire 6 people (stig not included) to be on the new Top Gear series...

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-tv/meet-your-new-top-gear-presenters

Not sure how that is going to work for them. Oh well, bring on the new Amazon show with Clarkson, Hammond and May.

[j0rd]

interesting that they've got Eddie Jordan, haven't the slightest who Chris Harris and Rory Reid are

[xxMATTGxx]

interesting that they've got Eddie Jordan, haven't the slightest who Chris Harris and Rory Reid are

Yeah well the BBC are ditching F1 and is now been moved to Channel 4 for free-to-air and C4 may have not offered him to move over. So I guess that's why Eddie might be here.

[j0rd]

Yeah well the BBC are ditching F1 and is now been moved to Channel 4 for free-to-air and C4 may have not offered him to move over. So I guess that's why Eddie might be here.

makes sense, let's hope Jake Humphreys stays at BT too

[xxMATTGxx]

makes sense, let's hope Jake Humphreys stays at BT too

He probably will but his company he made with David Coulthard is actually the company whos doing the F1 for channel 4 so it's like all linked up nicely for them.