Author Topic: Top Gear (Read 468730 times)

Garstonite · « **Reply #280 on:** March 5, 2007, 07:43:15 pm »

It takes a lot for me to laugh out loud at something on the telly, but Top Gear always does without fail.

medley · « **Reply #281 on:** March 5, 2007, 08:25:19 pm »

How tall is richard hammond? according to google hes 5'7.

xavidub · « **Reply #282 on:** March 5, 2007, 08:31:00 pm »

Loved the look on Jamelia's face when she realised she would be arriving at the door in Hammonds convertible

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #283 on:** March 5, 2007, 10:09:51 pm »

I loved the conversation between Hammond and Clarkson about videoing their kids' Sports Day.

Clarkson: "You have to ask all the parents for permission to film before you even take the camera out of the boot!"
Hammond: "Try filming your own kids' Sports Day then!"

Something Else · « **Reply #284 on:** March 5, 2007, 10:10:49 pm »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on March 5, 2007, 10:09:51 pm

I loved the conversation between Hammond and Clarkson about video their kids' Sports Day.

Clarkson: "You have to ask all the parents for permission to film before you even take the camera out of the boot!"
Hammond: "Try filming your own kids' Sports Day then!"

yep that really cracked me up, scripted or unscripted it was brilliant timing and their reactions where great

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #285 on:** March 5, 2007, 10:11:32 pm »

Quote from: elrojoyoda on March 5, 2007, 10:31:26 am

It was fucking hilarious - loved it when you saw who was getting into Clarksons car and how.

You knew Chris Moyles would just go along with it though

Then making Clarkson stop for booze and food too, classic

Lemar was a right twat though

buzzing · « **Reply #286 on:** March 6, 2007, 01:37:27 am »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on March 5, 2007, 10:09:51 pm

I loved the conversation between Hammond and Clarkson about videoing their kids' Sports Day.

Clarkson: "You have to ask all the parents for permission to film before you even take the camera out of the boot!"
Hammond: "Try filming your own kids' Sports Day then!"

Cracked me up too

Quote from: medley on March 5, 2007, 08:25:19 pm

How tall is richard hammond? according to google hes 5'7.

The way they go on, i'd thought he was shorter

Something Else · « **Reply #287 on:** March 6, 2007, 02:05:17 am »

Quote from: buzzing on March 6, 2007, 01:37:27 am

The way they go on, i'd thought he was shorter

I was rather upset when i realised his height because it is the same height i am

mikeb58 · « **Reply #288 on:** March 6, 2007, 08:23:49 am »

The celebs in the limos was brilliant....won't see nothing funnier on 'real' comedy programmes.

Not sure though whether Lemar was acting like a tosser or was one for real.
( convincing bit of acting if that's what it was )

nidgemo · « **Reply #289 on:** March 6, 2007, 08:53:40 am »

Quote from: buzzing on March 6, 2007, 01:37:27 am

The way they go on, i'd thought he was shorter

Well Clarkson IS 6'5...

So, being 6'5 myself, I know a 5'7" man is a short arse.

Quote from: Something Else on March 6, 2007, 02:05:17 am

I was rather upset when i realised his height because it is the same height i am

HelterSkelter · « **Reply #290 on:** March 6, 2007, 12:52:21 pm »

Quote from: Alloy on March 6, 2007, 08:23:49 am

The celebs in the limos was brilliant....won't see nothing funnier on 'real' comedy programmes.

Not sure though whether Lemar was acting like a tosser or was one for real.
( convincing bit of acting if that's what it was )

He would have to have pretty stupid to go on national TV and make a c*nt of himself. Don't think it was scripted, but wouldn't be suprised if it was. Saying that I think if I spent much time in the company of Mr May I would act something similar.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #291 on:** March 7, 2007, 03:39:34 pm »

It's repeated tonight at 7pm on BBC2 for those who missed it the first time around.

Mondo · « **Reply #292 on:** March 7, 2007, 08:37:46 pm »

Pure class. The funniest programme on telly at the moment. Shame its the end of the series. I believe there is a new series starting some time in the summer. Cant wait

buzzing · « **Reply #293 on:** March 10, 2007, 07:59:51 pm »

It's on bbc3 now if anyone missed it

btw...It's in todays mirror, that Lemar was told by producers to "be more angry"...even if that's so, im sure they didn't mean cry like a girl and storm off

c*nt

WorldChampions · « **Reply #294 on:** March 10, 2007, 08:50:35 pm »

According to my mate one of the rags reports that it will NOT be back in the summer

FTW · « **Reply #295 on:** March 10, 2007, 09:02:23 pm »

Quote from: WorldChampions on March 10, 2007, 08:50:35 pm

According to my mate one of the rags reports that it will NOT be back in the summer

It's written in Clarksons own column, according to a Top Gear Forum.

( http://forums.finalgear.com/showthread.php?t=17563 )

Shame he writes for such a scummy rag.

Something Else · « **Reply #296 on:** March 10, 2007, 09:03:48 pm »

Quote from: WorldChampions on March 10, 2007, 08:50:35 pm

According to my mate one of the rags reports that it will NOT be back in the summer

it will be back, some work on what they are going to do has already been discussed, my mates cousin writes for the mag, and gets to do a lot of the drivin of the cars, like picking them up from showrooms etc, lucky bastard

Consigliere · « **Reply #297 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:54:07 am »

Look's like Clarkson's leaving Top Gear and won't be there for the next series.

Thank the Lord!!!!!!

¡Basta Ya! · « **Reply #298 on:** March 11, 2007, 12:01:34 pm »

I would be shocked if Clarkson wasn't there next season (autumn not apparently)

Consigliere · « **Reply #299 on:** March 11, 2007, 12:07:20 pm »

Top Gear's future questioned by Clarkson

By Chris Hastings, Arts and Media Editor, Sunday Telegraph
Last Updated: 1:07am GMT 11/03/2007

Jeremy Clarkson, the presenter of the BBC's Top Gear, yesterday sparked speculation about the future of the popular motoring programme.

In his weekly newspaper column, the 47-year-old broadcaster said that the show, watched by more than seven million viewers, would not be returning for a new series in the summer.

He wrote: "After last week's Top Gear, the continuity announcer said the show would be back in the summer. Can I just say, here and now, it won't be."

Yesterday, the BBC said that a special edition of the show would be broadcast this summer and there would be a new series in the autumn. However, it refused to discuss Clarkson's personal future.

A spokesman said: "Top Gear is coming back. There will be a special in the summer and a new series in the autumn."

Asked whether Clarkson would continue to appear on the programme alongside co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May, the spokesman said: "I cannot go beyond the fact that the show is coming back."

Clarkson's wife Francie was last night unable to clear up the mystery. At first she said that nothing had been finalised. She later said that she was not in a position to comment about her husband's future with the show.
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Clarkson's opinionated and forthright views are an integral part of Top Gear's success. The Yorkshire-born father of three presented the programme for a decade after joining in 1989. He rejoined three years later when the show was relaunched. It has gone on to win a string of awards including an Emmy.

In January, more than eight million viewers tuned in to watch footage of a 280mph crash that almost cost Hammond his life. In its new format the show has proved a runaway hit for the BBC.

Its light-hearted and irreverent tone and its reliance on celebrity guests means that it even appeals to viewers who know next to nothing about motoring. However, it has attracted criticism from road safety campaigners, who claim that the programme glamorises speeding.

Ofcom received 20 complaints from viewers after the footage of Hammond's crash was broadcast, and during the show Clarkson at one point looked straight at the camera and said "remember - speed kills" in a tongue-in-cheek fashion.

Clarkson has built a successful career as an author and newspaper columnist on the back of the show's success.

Pheel · « **Reply #300 on:** March 11, 2007, 12:15:52 pm »

Will be sad if that is the end of that, The 3 presenters individualy are good, as a trio the chemistry is like nothing I have seen. It makes me laugh out loud and certain things done are genuingly touching (toyota pass me the hanky anyone)?

Heres a thought, If Clarkson jibs it, who to step in with the other 2?

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #301 on:** March 11, 2007, 12:18:03 pm »

If any of them leave - it just won't be the same

Matt S · « **Reply #302 on:** March 11, 2007, 02:24:12 pm »

If any of them left there wouldn't be much point continuing.

Butcher Knife Roberto · « **Reply #303 on:** March 11, 2007, 04:06:46 pm »

I suspect Clarkson has said this for a bit of a laugh, knowing fine well that it will get tongues wagging. In saying "After last week's Top Gear, the continuity announcer said the show would be back in the summer. Can I just say, here and now, it won't be." I think he's probably meaning "It will, in fact, be back in the AUTUMN!" and is no doubt sitting at home now having a right old laugh about all the fuss that's been made about it.

Either that or he is actually serious this time, which given his track record I find hard to believe

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #304 on:** March 11, 2007, 06:01:43 pm »

I'd be gutted if this was true. I don't see why he would leave though - it seems like his perfect job. He has a license to say and do what he wants, pretty much.

Garstonite · « **Reply #305 on:** March 11, 2007, 06:03:54 pm »

Clarkson is the most important of the three. If he left, I would no longer watch it. It wouldn't be the same.

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #306 on:** March 11, 2007, 06:05:37 pm »

Quote from: zen on March 11, 2007, 04:06:46 pm

I suspect Clarkson has said this for a bit of a laugh, knowing fine well that it will get tongues wagging. In saying "After last week's Top Gear, the continuity announcer said the show would be back in the summer. Can I just say, here and now, it won't be." I think he's probably meaning "It will, in fact, be back in the AUTUMN!" and is no doubt sitting at home now having a right old laugh about all the fuss that's been made about it.

Either that or he is actually serious this time, which given his track record I find hard to believe

I thought it was CLARKSON at the end of the show that said they'd be back in the summer

WorldChampions · « **Reply #307 on:** March 11, 2007, 06:24:49 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on March 11, 2007, 06:03:54 pm

Clarkson is the most important of the three. If he left, I would no longer watch it. It wouldn't be the same.

True

Wouldn't be arsed if may left though, think he's abit shite

grimreaper · « **Reply #308 on:** March 11, 2007, 06:33:46 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on March 11, 2007, 06:03:54 pm

Clarkson is the most important of the three. If he left, I would no longer watch it. It wouldn't be the same.

fuckin behave lad , may makes the show

GinKop · « **Reply #309 on:** March 11, 2007, 06:41:51 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on March 11, 2007, 06:03:54 pm

Clarkson is the most important of the three. If he left, I would no longer watch it. It wouldn't be the same.

No way, the Hamster is by far the most important. He's the social gel that holds the two arl fella's together.

Ben S · « **Reply #310 on:** March 11, 2007, 06:51:08 pm »

James May is the funniest of the lot but if one of them leaves it's pretty much the end, can't see it happening though.

On a more positive note

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Top Gear of the Pops
10:00pm - 10:35pm
BBC2 North West
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Subtitles, widescreen

Top Gear collides head on with Top of the Pops as Jeremy, Richard and James present their own version of the iconic chart show. Expect the regular Top Gear features including the Cool Wall, absurd challenges and fire-breathing reviews, to rain down on the pop world.

FTW · « **Reply #311 on:** March 11, 2007, 07:06:08 pm »

Can't see it going off the air. Clarkson probably just wants a payrise.

Clarkson has nothing to gain by leaving, quite the opposite in fact.

Something Else · « **Reply #312 on:** March 11, 2007, 07:18:25 pm »

Quote from: FTW on March 11, 2007, 07:06:08 pm

Can't see it going off the air. Clarkson probably just wants a payrise.

Clarkson has nothing to gain by leaving, quite the opposite in fact.

spot on, i also heard that he wanted to take more time to do his dvd's as the way it currently works he is able to use some of the cars at the same time they are on top gear to do his vids, but he wants more time and also, he is unhappy about the wirst slapping he is getting over the flipant remarks he makes

buzzing · « **Reply #313 on:** March 11, 2007, 08:20:33 pm »

Quote from: Ben S on March 11, 2007, 06:51:08 pm

James May is the funniest of the lot but if one of them leaves it's pretty much the end, can't see it happening though.

On a more positive note

When's that on?

Have got BBC1 NW, but not bbc2

Ben S · « **Reply #314 on:** March 11, 2007, 08:26:27 pm »

Will be the same everywhere.

buzzing · « **Reply #315 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:44:45 pm »

Was someother thing on at 10

Or is it on tomorrow, or another day

Ben S · « **Reply #316 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:03:10 am »

Oops, forgot to post the date with it, it's Friday.

buzzing · « **Reply #317 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:07:28 am »

Silly mod.

Cheers

Something Else · « **Reply #318 on:** March 12, 2007, 02:04:53 am »

Quote from: Clarkson first episode of last series

And now we have to find out how fast the XKR is round our track and that of course means handing it over to our tame racing driver.

some say he once threw a microwave oven at a tramp

and

long before anyone else he realised that Jade Goody was A racist pig faced waste of blood and organs....

all we know is hes called the stig

GinKop · « **Reply #319 on:** March 12, 2007, 11:59:07 am »

Quote from: Something Else on March 12, 2007, 02:04:53 am

Got a bit of a way with words don't he?!

Too true.