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Blapper · 04-07-16, 04:20 PM

I read that Matt LeBlanc said he would resign if Chris Evans didn't stop treating his colleagues like s**t. Bizarre really when you consider what they got rid of Clarkson for. Hey ho, perhaps they will do better next time.

Balky001 · 04-07-16, 08:34 PM

I only saw a few minutes of this series but Evans voice was awful. He's much better geeking off on TFI Friday than trying to review a car. Also, very difficult not to sound like Clarkson when using a bit of dry humour in the review.

L3nny · 05-07-16, 06:36 AM

Just watched the last episode of the series last night and it looks like they've actually got the formula correct. Apart from the star in a rally car segment, which I skipped. Evans has toned it down a lot and his piece about the modern classics was really good. Not sad to see him leave but would still watch it if he stayed.
I like the fact it's a car program again. A lot of people will find it boring and ratings will suffer but I'm a car geek so I love it.

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pookie · 05-07-16, 05:04 PM

now Evans has left I feel compelled to watch the series.. weird?

Blapper · 05-07-16, 05:19 PM

Understandable. I will give it another chance on the strength of him leaving, but I heard that a 'whole new line-up' is going to be used - Mat LeBlanc going too?

Biker Biggles · 05-07-16, 05:50 PM

Top Gear desperately needs to be rested for a year or two,then brought back in a new format.It was already stale with the old line up,kept alive by Clarksons brushes with controversy,but it was well past its sell by date.Too much money at stake I presume.

Balky001 · 05-07-16, 07:38 PM

I agree BB, although the 'specials' did bring a different dynamic which attracted a lot of new viewers over the years. My wife for instance, has no interest in the latest AMG but really liked the Last of the Summer Wine adventures the cheeky 3 got up to. I did too. Not sure they can reproduce that so giving it a couple of years off might do it a favour in the long run

Blapper · 05-07-16, 10:05 PM

It is all about the money for sure you are right. The BBC is desperate to keep milking the cash-cow, but they have picked a right lame bunch instead of going for a controversial presenter like they had with Clarkson, with the foils of May and Hammond. I laughed when they offered it to Guy Martin and he turned them down.

Maybe Al Murray?

Sir Trev · 06-07-16, 12:22 PM

Johnny Vaughan might be as equally controversial, if he's still as bad as he used to be on breakfast telly.

Quiff Wichard · 06-07-16, 02:32 PM

Johny vaughan .!
What does he kno about cars .. and he wouldnt be able to stop swearing ..or drinking guinness and he wouldnt fit in half the car... oooh . Wait ..stop ..

Thats johny vegas

04-07-16, 04:20 PM	#431
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: Top Gear is back I read that Matt LeBlanc said he would resign if Chris Evans didn't stop treating his colleagues like s**t. Bizarre really when you consider what they got rid of Clarkson for. Hey ho, perhaps they will do better next time.

04-07-16, 08:34 PM	#432
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Top Gear is back I only saw a few minutes of this series but Evans voice was awful. He's much better geeking off on TFI Friday than trying to review a car. Also, very difficult not to sound like Clarkson when using a bit of dry humour in the review. __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

05-07-16, 06:36 AM	#433
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Top Gear is back Just watched the last episode of the series last night and it looks like they've actually got the formula correct. Apart from the star in a rally car segment, which I skipped. Evans has toned it down a lot and his piece about the modern classics was really good. Not sad to see him leave but would still watch it if he stayed. I like the fact it's a car program again. A lot of people will find it boring and ratings will suffer but I'm a car geek so I love it. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

05-07-16, 05:04 PM	#434
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Top Gear is back now Evans has left I feel compelled to watch the series.. weird? __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

05-07-16, 05:19 PM	#435
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: Top Gear is back Understandable. I will give it another chance on the strength of him leaving, but I heard that a 'whole new line-up' is going to be used - Mat LeBlanc going too?

05-07-16, 05:50 PM	#436
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,070	Re: Top Gear is back Top Gear desperately needs to be rested for a year or two,then brought back in a new format.It was already stale with the old line up,kept alive by Clarksons brushes with controversy,but it was well past its sell by date.Too much money at stake I presume. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

05-07-16, 07:38 PM	#437
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Top Gear is back I agree BB, although the 'specials' did bring a different dynamic which attracted a lot of new viewers over the years. My wife for instance, has no interest in the latest AMG but really liked the Last of the Summer Wine adventures the cheeky 3 got up to. I did too. Not sure they can reproduce that so giving it a couple of years off might do it a favour in the long run __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

05-07-16, 10:05 PM	#438
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: Top Gear is back It is all about the money for sure you are right. The BBC is desperate to keep milking the cash-cow, but they have picked a right lame bunch instead of going for a controversial presenter like they had with Clarkson, with the foils of May and Hammond. I laughed when they offered it to Guy Martin and he turned them down. Maybe Al Murray?

06-07-16, 12:22 PM	#439
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,465	Re: Top Gear is back Johnny Vaughan might be as equally controversial, if he's still as bad as he used to be on breakfast telly. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

06-07-16, 02:32 PM	#440
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	Re: Top Gear is back Johny vaughan .! What does he kno about cars .. and he wouldnt be able to stop swearing ..or drinking guinness and he wouldnt fit in half the car... oooh . Wait ..stop .. Thats johny vegas __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

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