Oh come on. Even with the doors shut:
That Merc is gorgeous imo.
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That Merc is gorgeous imo.
I love the sound of the Merc, deep V8 power sound that only a man can love.
There is no way they wouldn't know they were going to Iraq, as the cost of insurance there is absolutely tremendous.
EDIT: This is brilliant though.
EDIT: This is brilliant though.
I don't think there are road crossings between Israel and Syria.
Look Brian, you're spoiling the realism of this show for me.
I'm sorry, though the ridiculous need by insurers to wear body armour does make you stand out.
See Phil, you need someone with my knowledge on this journey.
And Kurdistan and Turkey are unofficially at war - hence no roads.
And Kurdistan and Turkey are unofficially at war - hence no roads.
I knew that round would cause problems - I would rather get caught with that getting into Turkey than Israel though.
Why?
Going into Israel with anything closely resembling ammunition? Are you kidding me? The Israelis will literally tear their cars apart, as far as I'm aware there is one crossing you can use from Jordan to Israel - security will be absolutely immense.
Simplify.
They've done the desert thing before.
Have you seen the security they have between the borders of Greater Israel and the Palestinian Territories? Israel view themselves as an island, surrounded by enemies, surrounded by people supporting terrorism and militias within their borders - Israel is legally at war with just about everyone in the Middle East (Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon aside).
Ask Holyland Red what perceptions of security are like there.
What happened to James May there, fecking missed it. Just saw him holding a tissue with blood on it??
I didn't see.
He fell on a rock and was knocked unconscious.
This is a bit shit isn't it.
Nintendo DS 
Merry Christmas Phil!
Merry Christmas Phil!
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Merry Christmas Phil!
Same to you, hope you had a good one.
See what I mean, they will not allow you to film their border.
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Thought it was a good episode. Not as good as the South American challenge but good.
These epic journeys are probably the most expensive and difficult Top Gear episodes to make, but I wouldn't be unhappy if they just made like 3-4 a year and fecked the rest of the shows off.
Thing is though, Topgear episodes are around the 300,000 pound mark to make each one 'not including Clarkson, Hammond and Mays pay' A season is around 2.1 million in production costs more or less.
These specials would easily push 2.5 million plus. Add it all up and you get more return for your money making a couple of epic journeys and 14 normal episodes.
I'd have 7 episode seasons with 1 journey at the end of each.
Uh, yes. I am entirely aware of the fact that my preference is not likely to occur, hence my preface of "probably the most expensive and difficult" that you quoted there...
They need to do more stuff with amphibious vehicles, those are always hilarious.
Considering how big a step up it is to go from sailing on a man-made lake to crossing the channel, what could they do next and not be repetitive? When they do challenges such as that I'd be happy to see them last an episode.
I think the current format has peaked, and they should move emphasis toward specials and bigger, more extended challenges. Perhaps do just one series a year and fill the intervening time with specials.
I do like it when they do challenges like when Jeremy was in the Bugatti V Hammond/May in the plane or when they were in Japan Jeremy was in the Car V Hammond/May on public transport.
Was I in the minority then in not really enjoying yesterday's episode that much, was nowhere near as good as the Botswana salt plains one in my opinion
My favourite part these days is usually 'the news'.
I agree not as good as Botswana, Vietnam, or even the Polar one but still a good hour of tv for me. Its gonna be tough to beat those 3 there as good as tv gets.
I think their best one was their original road trip, from Miami to New Orleans as it combined the epic journey and show-to-show hilarity without taking themselves too seriously as travel correspondents. Jeremy buying his car from a bloke carrying a shotgun, May buying a car called the Titanic which is ironic as it would have more trouble avoiding an iceberg, the speedrun with crocodiles at the end of the track, painting slogans on their cars, literally getting run out of Alabama. I still go back and watch that one occasionally, never gets old.
I think it would be interesting if they had a road trip but instead of travelling in a convoy they all have to meet at the same spot. For instance they have to get to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Jeremy starts in Athens, May in Moscow and Hammond in Lisbon. Or for better effect send Hammond from Athens as I'm sure he cannot differentiate between England and Wales, let him drive through the Balkans.
when the feck are they going to get that new macca on. I want to see it devour the 458.
Top Gear stars cause religious storm after dressing up in burkas on Boxing Day special | Mail Online
OH THE HORROR OF IT ALL!
OH THE HORROR OF IT ALL!
I was personally offended when they dressed up in English people clothes as well.
some random idiot said:
What a bunch of losers, be more concerned how they drove through two war zones and were banned from another.
This is planet earth remember. You can enter a country and leave massive death tolls but if you wear the wrong thing on television you get herald as a racist or bigot.
That was great, but the Vietnam one was probably my favorite of the lot, probably because everything was so funny and different with them using the bikes.
I thought Sunday's special was good, not up their with the best but still great TV.
Love the Mail.
As for the show, I thought it was a bit of disappointment. I disliked the driving through the desert segment/part of the show. And please can someone punch Clarkeson and Hammond. I really can't stand either of them...