RE: Top Gear comes 'to rest' indefinitely
Discussion
TameRacingDriver said:
RonnieHotdogs said:
Benny Saltstein said:
Chris Harris is heavily involved with the Collecting Cars auction platform which also has loads of content on YouTube including a fantastic weekly podcast which is well worth a listen/watch.
He’s also just released an autobiography.
His recent M2 video review is definitely worth a watch.He’s also just released an autobiography.
JakeT said:
MajorMantra said:
je777 said:
We mock other countries for having state media news. And if you ask any foreigner who has come to this country, you'll find that they have the same opinion of BBC News.
Not to distract from the topic of the article, but so what if they do? The BBC is not an arm of the government. If it were, members of the government wouldn't constantly be complaining about its coverage. 
After Clarkson Hammond & May left it went from been the best motoring show ------ in the world as Clarkson would say to been a joke.it was litterally crap.
I didn't mind le Blanc Harris and McGuiness but when Evans stepped in Christ did it get bad, when he leaves then Matt does Flintoff joining was the last straw, he should stick to cricket infact how did I know he was a cricketer as a football and F1 fan because never did an episode go by without him telling us.
Clarkson Hammond & May at the wheel the Show was pure comedy motoring journalism without them it's pointless it's just not the same.
I didn't mind le Blanc Harris and McGuiness but when Evans stepped in Christ did it get bad, when he leaves then Matt does Flintoff joining was the last straw, he should stick to cricket infact how did I know he was a cricketer as a football and F1 fan because never did an episode go by without him telling us.
Clarkson Hammond & May at the wheel the Show was pure comedy motoring journalism without them it's pointless it's just not the same.
Wren-went said:
After Clarkson Hammond & May left it went from been the best motoring show ------ in the world as Clarkson would say to been a joke.it was litterally crap.
I didn't mind le Blanc Harris and McGuiness but when Evans stepped in Christ did it get bad, when he leaves then Matt does Flintoff joining was the last straw, he should stick to cricket infact how did I know he was a cricketer as a football and F1 fan because never did an episode go by without him telling us.
Clarkson Hammond & May at the wheel the Show was pure comedy motoring journalism without them it's pointless it's just not the same.
As expected, it's like Daily Mail generate-a-comment. CBA to read the rest of the thread but I'm sure there's some original thought in evidence. I didn't mind le Blanc Harris and McGuiness but when Evans stepped in Christ did it get bad, when he leaves then Matt does Flintoff joining was the last straw, he should stick to cricket infact how did I know he was a cricketer as a football and F1 fan because never did an episode go by without him telling us.
Clarkson Hammond & May at the wheel the Show was pure comedy motoring journalism without them it's pointless it's just not the same.
Can Top Gear just go back to the very old format in a half hour slot?
Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action, so they can tell you how a car handles/performs.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
The car is the second biggest purchase most people make, so it does deserve some sort of consumer show.
Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action, so they can tell you how a car handles/performs.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
The car is the second biggest purchase most people make, so it does deserve some sort of consumer show.
NicoG said:
I agree - and Harris would be the ideal chap to front a re-birthed show with a proper focus on the cars and not f
king about.
I personally thought he was (is) very impressive, and an absolute natural on camera...
Agreed, seems a bit dark recently.....needs a slap on the ass and crack on..... he's popular and we'll be watching!king about. I personally thought he was (is) very impressive, and an absolute natural on camera...
I'm not surprised especially now the BBC seems to be chasing (and failing) the Millennial/Gen X audience.
Though when Freddy appeared at the cricket still walking wounded I expected that to be it for TG. I felt he, McGuinness and Harris had gelled as a trio, but that was to the detriment of the cars themselves as it was clear Paddy and Freddie had no clue. I grew up on CHM Top Gear and followed them onto TGT, with that likely concluding too, it's the end of an era, especially in such a traditional medium.
Youtube is great for reviews granted, but there's definitely a gap in the market.
Michael
Though when Freddy appeared at the cricket still walking wounded I expected that to be it for TG. I felt he, McGuinness and Harris had gelled as a trio, but that was to the detriment of the cars themselves as it was clear Paddy and Freddie had no clue. I grew up on CHM Top Gear and followed them onto TGT, with that likely concluding too, it's the end of an era, especially in such a traditional medium.
Youtube is great for reviews granted, but there's definitely a gap in the market.
Michael
For me top gear has lacked the genuine authentic childlike enthusiasm for cars we all share for some time. Probably it lost it towards the end of the Clarkson era.
There was always though a lot of with in it that Clarkson drove out himself.
There is room for a car show where it’s adventurous, non adenoidal and properly produced. It probably needs to feature more BEVs as like it or not that’s the future.
I’d like to see enthusiasts but not obsessive retentives that some of us can be present it.
It needs three enterprising souls to bung some media undergrads a few grand to produce and film a show - buy a prelude a ST220 and a Phaeton and drive through Sweden to the artic circle and do a feature on the new Caterham BEV. Pitch it at Ch4.
There was always though a lot of with in it that Clarkson drove out himself.
There is room for a car show where it’s adventurous, non adenoidal and properly produced. It probably needs to feature more BEVs as like it or not that’s the future.
I’d like to see enthusiasts but not obsessive retentives that some of us can be present it.
It needs three enterprising souls to bung some media undergrads a few grand to produce and film a show - buy a prelude a ST220 and a Phaeton and drive through Sweden to the artic circle and do a feature on the new Caterham BEV. Pitch it at Ch4.
MattsCar said:
Can Top Gear just go back to the very old format in a half hour slot?
Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
I just think the whole thing is completely played out.Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
There’s a few decent YouTube channels for people who are actually interested in cars.
There was a magical few TG series where the love of cars and some fun escapades actually gelled in a way nobody could really have had a clue would work. It just did.
Then even the original cast struggled to keep it going and those that followed had absolutely no chance.
swisstoni said:
MattsCar said:
Can Top Gear just go back to the very old format in a half hour slot?
Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
I just think the whole thing is completely played out.Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
There’s a few decent YouTube channels for people who are actually interested in cars.
There was a magical few TG series where the love of cars and some fun escapades actually gelled in a way nobody could really have had a clue would work. It just did.
Then even the original cast struggled to keep it going and those that followed had absolutely no chance.
swisstoni said:
MattsCar said:
Can Top Gear just go back to the very old format in a half hour slot?
Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
I just think the whole thing is completely played out.Just an informative show, someone testing cars, giving honest reviews, but maybe less stuffy/ olde BBC and with a bit of track action.
None of this scripted family entertainment nonsense.
There’s a few decent YouTube channels for people who are actually interested in cars.
There was a magical few TG series where the love of cars and some fun escapades actually gelled in a way nobody could really have had a clue would work. It just did.
Then even the original cast struggled to keep it going and those that followed had absolutely no chance.
But surely with the BBC's resources...as basic as it sounds, decent cameras and a bit of production expertise they could make something that is considerably more polished/ focused/ well made, that YouTubers can't do, on a reasonable budget.
Between all the various car related shows I can find on Quest, Yesterday, et al, plus some I watch on Youtube, I haven't missed Top Gear as I rarely watched it in recent years. I usually have a look for something on streaming, if not live TV if I fancy watching some car related stuff and it's never hard to find. I got a bit tired of the stunts and caravan racing, etc that they were doing long before the end of Clarkson era.
Still, it's the end of an era (I don't believe it will come back personally), but there are plenty of repeats around for those who want to watch them again.
Still, it's the end of an era (I don't believe it will come back personally), but there are plenty of repeats around for those who want to watch them again.
Benny Saltstein said:
Craikeybaby said:
I am intrigued to see what Chris’s Harris and the BBC have in store in the future.
Chris Harris is heavily involved with the Collecting Cars auction platform which also has loads of content on YouTube including a fantastic weekly podcast which is well worth a listen/watch. He’s also just released an autobiography.
For me top gear has lacked the genuine authentic childlike enthusiasm for cars we all share for some time. Probably it lost it towards the end of the Clarkson era.
There was always though a lot of with in it that Clarkson drove out himself.
There is room for a car show where it’s adventurous, non adenoidal and properly produced. It probably needs to feature more BEVs as like it or not that’s the future.
I’d like to see enthusiasts but not obsessive retentives that some of us can be present it.
It needs three enterprising souls to bung some media undergrads a few grand to produce and film a show - buy a prelude a ST220 and a Phaeton and drive through Sweden to the artic circle and do a feature on the new Caterham BEV. Pitch it at Ch4.
There was always though a lot of with in it that Clarkson drove out himself.
There is room for a car show where it’s adventurous, non adenoidal and properly produced. It probably needs to feature more BEVs as like it or not that’s the future.
I’d like to see enthusiasts but not obsessive retentives that some of us can be present it.
It needs three enterprising souls to bung some media undergrads a few grand to produce and film a show - buy a prelude a ST220 and a Phaeton and drive through Sweden to the artic circle and do a feature on the new Caterham BEV. Pitch it at Ch4.
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