Carrie
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Post by Carrie on Jul 2, 2008 12:27:55 GMT
i have just seen this on the teletext.
''Top gear has been criticised by the bbc trust after viewers complained about 'highly irresponsible' footage.
the polar special featured hosts clarkson and may drinking while driving as they tried to reach the magnetic north pole.''
the is more but i had to type it in with my phone.
what? yeah because i watched it and felt the need to drink while driving!! they where in the bloody north pole... god! its a bit late though... i just saw this on the teletext it may be around the bbc news
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Post by lymaze on Jul 2, 2008 12:32:27 GMT
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7485313.stmYeah it is. How stupid and a year late. Well, it's just a pity this world has to pander to the needs of the delicate and sensitive few, when most of us can cope quite easily with such scenes. When is the PC Brigade going to disband? 
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Post by Liz on Jul 2, 2008 12:44:49 GMT
But JC wasn't driving... he was sailing!!  |
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Post by inky on Jul 2, 2008 13:12:47 GMT
What a shame there isn't a 'feedback' option on that BBC webpage. I'm sure we could have thought of something suitable in response  |
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Post by dutchdiva on Jul 2, 2008 13:27:57 GMT
But JC wasn't driving... he was sailing!! I agree. Come on people get a life !!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2008 15:01:09 GMT
Yep he was sailing but however 'The trust was also told that neither presenter was shown "drunk or out of control of the vehicle".' apart from when they were both asleep  But how annoying the whole frozen p*nis thing! please It was soooooo last year. ;D |
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Post by Shortie on Jul 2, 2008 15:04:33 GMT
If the BBC Trust, whoever they are, take a year to cogitate about such things they must be a rather toothless bunch. Added to which, if they 'were told' about the programme, they can't have seen it so are basing their criticisms on hearsay. It's all piffle.
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Post by lymaze on Jul 2, 2008 15:08:56 GMT
All the headlines are pointing the finger at Jeremy again. Can I just say it was James May who brought the gin and the lemon along, and it was James who poured it and made Jeremy drink it. He also brought the wine which they drank whilst in charge of a tent. So leave Jezza alone. (Not that I'm trying to get James in to trouble.....  ;D ) |
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Post by Shortie on Jul 2, 2008 15:10:05 GMT
Uh-Oh.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2008 16:21:23 GMT
James started the behaviour and I think he needs to be handcuffed and spanked *goes off to cool off*
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Post by Spud's back!!! on Jul 2, 2008 16:37:38 GMT
 MG Jillian xx Spanner Convenor Operation Spanner Ping 2009 |
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Post by banned on Jul 2, 2008 17:32:53 GMT
James started the behaviour and I think he needs to be handcuffed and spanked *goes off to cool off* Bad bad James!!  |
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Post by adco on Jul 2, 2008 18:27:04 GMT
James had better behave himself. this bunch seems determined to administer some punishment . I would like to say that the next time I find myself driving (sailing?) to the North Pole I plan to be very drunk as this has given me that idea. |
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Post by Wyvern on Jul 2, 2008 19:31:30 GMT
You know what has happened here, don't you? Two episodes into a new series of Top Gear, the guys haven't set anyone on fire or eaten a whale or blown up Princess Michael of Kent, so the people who seem to like having a go at the show have had to look a bit harder to find something to whinge about. Funny how it's taken a year for them to get sufficiently p*ssed off to mention it. I'm surprised the report doesn't also complain about "cruelty" to sled dogs and the evils of foie gras.  Normal service will doubtless be resumed when someone with a beard takes offence at something in the new series... (and yes, I realise that the report will have been some time in coming and that the issues haven't only just been raised, but call me cynical, but the timing can't be a coincidence...) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2008 20:46:01 GMT
They have yet to light up in the studio either! or turf Ken Livingstone Wy you are so spot on. |
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Post by stigalicious on Jul 2, 2008 21:18:50 GMT
James started the behaviour and I think he needs to be handcuffed and spanked *goes off to cool off* Oooooo I volunteer! *scuttles off to find whip, handcuffs and PVC catsuit...* |
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Post by Liz on Jul 3, 2008 12:17:54 GMT
Given that the inclusion of alcohol was merely meant as a 'comedy moment', I'm surprised that the powers that be haven't taken offence at some of what passes for comedy these days? I wonder how long it will take them to rap 'em on the knuckles for TG Stunt Man's antics or the reference to Richard's 'gay' police car?? |
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Post by lymaze on Jul 3, 2008 13:29:58 GMT
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Post by Wyvern on Jul 3, 2008 13:34:14 GMT
;D Well said, Mr May. No wonder we love him |
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Post by adco on Jul 3, 2008 13:48:15 GMT
Oh good! James is on the soap box with Wy . Lucky girl! I like how the article refers ro "a" viewer. Only one complaint? Sounds like a good day to me ;D |
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Post by Carrie on Jul 3, 2008 13:50:32 GMT
hehe just read that. if you have signed up to celebdaq you can log in to the bbc message board someone has started a thread about it there. whats more amusing is some one who has started a thread about how tg should be after the watershed! posting up a list of words that they said on sundays show then said something about how there kid is watching it and they shouldnt say the things before 9pm... yes actually they should they should show it at 9pm then they will be able to do and say alot more! then parents who complain cant say much if they let their kid watch it after 9pm! |
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Post by Wyvern on Jul 3, 2008 13:57:51 GMT
I've just commented on the original story on the Daily Wail website (linked to from James's wonderful "sod off" response).
I said this:
Oh, for crying out loud!(see what I did there? Sorry, but I couldn't resist!) All this was based on ONE complaint?! And it took a year to investigate it and publish the report. Just how is the BBC Trust funded? Actually, does it matter? Regardless of which budget it came out of, I'm sure it could have been better spent on, oh, I don't know, making quality programming or something. I get a distinct whiff of doubles standards at the BBC where TG is concerned - it is BBC2's "cornerstone programme", with an enormous global following yet I get the feeling that certain elements at the BBC would like it to quietly go away. I think it rankles with some people that a show about nasty, polluting cars, presented by three middle-aged, middle-class white guys (society's most evil subset!) with no PC agenda is more successful than all the boring, worthy "socially aware" programming the Corporation churns out. If people really wanted to watch JC and co. put a Star on a Reasonably Priced Pushbike, TG wouldn't be the success it is.
If I'd had more space, I think I would have suggested putting Nelson Madela in the Lacetti... (god, we need an evil smiley or something).
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Post by adco on Jul 3, 2008 13:58:17 GMT
I worry about someone that watches a show and counts bad words. Someone needs a life.
When my son was younger, if I felt something was too adult for him I didn't let him watch it or watched it with him. I got hooked on South Park this way!
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Post by Carrie on Jul 3, 2008 14:11:20 GMT
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Post by adco on Jul 3, 2008 14:22:01 GMT
Oh come on! What world do these people think their child is living in? As a parent I can't stand these self-righteous types that act as if their child lives in a sanitary bubble! By age 9 a child should know a bit more than "period", male or female! Rant over...for now...
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Post by Shortie on Jul 3, 2008 14:30:43 GMT
Rope-sandalled vegetarians in bobble hats on what they think is the moral high ground. If they knew they were going to be offended - and they did - they shouldn't have watched. If they knew that their children's ears would be assailed by some slightly risque language - and they did - they shouldn't have let them watch. End of story. Except it won't be. However, I doubt that anything will change, TG makes so much profit for the BBC that toning it down would slaughter the golden goose.
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Post by Carrie on Jul 3, 2008 14:34:07 GMT
i reminds of my nan she was like that. christ anything that she though would be harmful tv or otherwise. i grew up terrified of everything and it still to a degree effects me now... luckly after she died when i was 7 my granddad and dad didnt see things the same way!
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Post by lymaze on Jul 3, 2008 14:46:56 GMT
It's good see so many people backing them on all the comments etc. The Daily Wail has probably never had so many comments on an article before. I'm getting a t-shirt printed to say "Sod off the lot of you." Or maybe that could be the title of James's new book. ;D
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Post by lew on Jul 3, 2008 15:10:29 GMT
Oh this was in the torygraph today.....so a viewer complained....one stupid person, |
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Post by beckstar on Jul 3, 2008 15:39:42 GMT
Oh come on! What world do these people think their child is living in? As a parent I can't stand these self-righteous types that act as if their child lives in a sanitary bubble! By age 9 a child should know a bit more than "period", male or female! Rant over...for now... Oooh... sanitary. That's rude... ;D |
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But how annoying the whole frozen p*nis thing! please 
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