Ye I'm the same. Good episode, that traffic jam was insane.
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Ye I'm the same. Good episode, that traffic jam was insane.
Next weeks looks good!
What TV show were they referring to when they talked about animals? The joke seemed to be at Hammond's expense
First Top Gear I've watched in ages. Was decent. Seemed less forced than before.
Planet Earth Live, which he presented. Pretty much no animals were caught on camera during the "live" shots and most of it was pre recorded.
I missed it last night so I'll try to find a stream later in the week. It's been a decent series so far, but it could really do with a fresh face. Maybe that German woman to be given a slot every week or two.
Brilliant.
I watched the first part of their Africa special last night.
Was the second one on tonight?
Was the second one on tonight?
It was, should be repeated in the next few days or they is always BBC iPlayer.
Enjoyed that more than any of their 'epic' journeys for the past few years.
It was very good, but the Vietnam one was better.
Yea I liked the Vietnam one more.
It's a load of bollox and it's well beyond a car show now.
Basically it's 3 lads getting sent all over the world on someone elses money on epic adventures that are scripted to feck!
It's a fecking dream job.
Basically it's 3 lads getting sent all over the world on someone elses money on epic adventures that are scripted to feck!
It's a fecking dream job.
No cars in the Vietnam one so your argument is invalid.
Top Gear is self funded now. They don't use a penny of the BBC's money apparently.
I somehow doubt the beeb is getting the show for free.
I prefere these special episodes and the challenge race type ones. The regular episodes seem boring in comparison.
It's a BBC program, but due to the amount it's picked up internationally (170 countries?), how much they have sold the format for and the DVD sales etc etc. It's does not need any funding from the license fees. It probably makes way more for the BBC than it does to produce.
I love the show but the scripting is terrible 
you can see what's gonna happen 5 minutes before the event occurs. Still a great show though.
you can see what's gonna happen 5 minutes before the event occurs. Still a great show though.Exactly. People need to get over themselves about that with top gear as it's just nonsense. You might as well give out about the cost of Rooney's wage because the FA cup final is on the beeb.
(not really the same)
Loved this special, back to its brilliant best.
He is like Marmite, you either like him or hate him, I think he is funny.
Great special, though I felt the ending was a bit underwhelming.
He is a dick at times, but he's actually quite a funny bloke.
The thing I like about Clarkson is that he just doesn't give a feck.
He would be the first to agree with you, he is a dick.
I used to rush home to watch Top Gear, never missed an episode & looked forward to it every week. For me it was the best thing on TV.
I didn't see either of these specials people are raving about & I doubt I'll watch them on iPlayer (partly because I don't have the time, tbf). I haven't seen much of the last few series either. If I remember I'll watch it, but I usually forget these days.
I didn't see either of these specials people are raving about & I doubt I'll watch them on iPlayer (partly because I don't have the time, tbf). I haven't seen much of the last few series either. If I remember I'll watch it, but I usually forget these days.
I love the show but the scripting is terrible
I didn't expect the log handbrake to smash the back window though.
Then don't watch it. Simple.
I didn't expect the log handbrake to smash the back window though.
Really? I thought that bit, the Scorpio being dropped in the river and the chair falling off Hammond's roof were the most predictable bits!
The scripting has been an issue for years, some of the mini challenges they do in episodes have been awful - like the DIY mobility scooters, but these big special episodes like Africa, Vietnam, Jerusalem etc are so good that you can forgive it.
Also, I have to say, this season as a whole seems to have improved dramatically. Ignoring Clarkson's 'P45' car segment, which was shit.
Reading through this thread, I can't help but feel that some people over-analyse the show.
I take it for what it is - an entertaining programme with an automotive theme which provides some enjoyable watching on a Sunday night. Of course, the gags are sometimes very scripted and you can often see things coming long before they actually happen, but who really cares? Just watch it and stop over thinking it.
I appreciate that people have differing opinions about the presenters on the show too, but in truth, neither of them are particularly offensive viewing.
I take it for what it is - an entertaining programme with an automotive theme which provides some enjoyable watching on a Sunday night. Of course, the gags are sometimes very scripted and you can often see things coming long before they actually happen, but who really cares? Just watch it and stop over thinking it.
I appreciate that people have differing opinions about the presenters on the show too, but in truth, neither of them are particularly offensive viewing.
Very good , not the best special, that goes to the Polar one or Vietnam.
I loved the helecopeter and the car ferry was very impressive, wonder how much help they had building it.
Mind you there was no way Hammond fixed his car with a few bits of metal and what was left of the wishbone and then hammered it down that dodgy road,but see past the scripting and the massive back-up team and it was very enjoyable.
I loved the helecopeter and the car ferry was very impressive, wonder how much help they had building it.
Mind you there was no way Hammond fixed his car with a few bits of metal and what was left of the wishbone and then hammered it down that dodgy road,but see past the scripting and the massive back-up team and it was very enjoyable.
Exactly. Just look at how many spare wheels they had with them. Hammond finished the show with an entirely different set of rims.
yeah I noticed that too and Capt slow just happened to have some brand new wheels and rubber.
Like I said before I can see past that and enjoy it.
The log smashing the back windows was funny and the air bags going off must of scared the shit out of Clarkson.
No, not at the time of watching for me. I thought at most it would jam against something or it'd just fall out. Really didn't it flip up and smash the window. Died laughing on that one.
I thought the most scripted were the parts where they were stealing each others' panel parts and having them being "angry" at each other.
I certainly feel it could do with a shake up, but barring death they won't replace one of the presenters. Clarkson has to stay but I'd replace the other two muppets.
May's the best one!
Hammond's an insufferable idiot. He used to be great, but nowadays he turns on the stupidness factor level 11.
I have to disagree, I think all 3 work together very well.
Lose any of the 3 and the balance of the show would be altered and I don't think would be has good.
Lose any of the 3 and the balance of the show would be altered and I don't think would be has good.