yay it's almost here
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/ser...eview-2015-1-2
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yay it's almost here
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/ser...eview-2015-1-2
nobody even replied smh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO3K0B3kLZs
apparently starts Jan 25th
literally cried laughing at the Lego trailer
to anyone that's interested, on in 15 minutes
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/e...iew-2015-01-16
probably @xxMATTGxx;
edit, never mind it was 9 apparently ;l
good first ep, and looks like a good series overall
stig banging his head at the end was funny
Good to see Top Gear has been renewed for another two years, screw the PC crowd.
No Top Gear this weekend, Clarkson has been suspended
Quote:
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/entertainm...alflow_twitter
Just seen about Clarkson. This may be it for him.
And... Top Gear.
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.
nooooo i hope not
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.
https://www.change.org/p/bbc-reinsta...sored_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.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx
Now in the 90,000s!Quote:
Originally Posted by Empired
Signed
Just realised the one this weekend was the one they were filming at Japfest [emoji17][emoji17]
It probably won't be on next week either. Normally investigations aren't quick are they? Seeing if it the incident happened recently.
I signed the Guido Fawkes petition. Was at 117,000 when I signed a few hours ago.
edit: it's at 135,000 now.
As I mentioned yesterday, it's now being reported:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31828184Quote:
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.
The petition is currently at: 160,561 :P
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by GommeInc
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.
Video in the article:Quote:
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.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31834058
i do like top gear but lets face it he deserves the sack
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kardan
Jeremy Clarkson on his suspension; "it means I will be able to get to the Chelsea match tonight" :D
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.
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...Quote:
Originally Posted by -:Undertaker:-
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
Watch the video on this article here:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/w...y-rant-5367242
At the end of that video, he was genuinely about to cry.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx
There's a tank outside BBC with "Bring back Clarkson" on the side - Love it
Tank at BBC pic.twitter.com/voIEbhBuKp
— alex thomson (@alextomo) March 20, 2015
The BBC are expected to sack Jeremy Clarkson tomorrow, according to well placed sources.
— Martin Evans (@evansma) March 24, 2015
The question we all want to know is.... what happens to Top Gear? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx
Hopefully Hammond and May quit and go elsewhere :P
If another host comes on it'll ruin it imho.