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Post by lymaze on Jul 4, 2008 11:47:58 GMT
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Post by lew on Jul 4, 2008 12:00:53 GMT
Oh....well, maybe bad timing or here we go again  |
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Post by maibee on Jul 4, 2008 12:20:59 GMT
Another site where you have to log-in to post a comment. I'm only tempted because the only comment so far is someone saying they won't be missed cause Jezza is the lynchpin. He is of course, but they would so be missed. Hope it blows over. Or maybe CVG's fic will come to life!  Actually can imagine that the DT will set up one of these systems too. Perhaps not a bad idea!  |
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Post by lew on Jul 4, 2008 12:41:58 GMT
sorry having a fiddle....trying to join two threads and failing if not if becks and liz could post again |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 12:46:04 GMT
sorry having a fiddle....trying to join two threads and failing if not if becks and liz could post again You'll go blind!! lol  All I said was, I feel a petition/demonstration coming on?! *fetches banner and thermos* |
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Post by beckstar on Jul 4, 2008 13:33:40 GMT
I really do find the layout of this board over-complex and confsuing sometimes... too many sub-boards... Anyway, as I said before: And well done them! It's about time the Beeb stopped treating Clarkson as the Big Star and realised that James (especially) and Richard are worth far, far more than just 'co-presenter' status. Fight to get what you deserve, boys - equal pay!! |
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Post by cantervilleghost on Jul 4, 2008 15:43:52 GMT
While the pair claim that they deserve pay commensurate with their star status, it is understood the BBC has argued that Top Gear is the pair's "power base" for popularity
Ok, granted James and Richard have increased their popularity thanks to Top Gear, but it's a two way street! Their popularity increases Top Gear's ratings! I say, pay the lads what they deserve! It's the chemistry of all three of them that makes TG a success! James and Richard deserve equal pay to Jeremy!
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Post by maibee on Jul 4, 2008 18:13:27 GMT
Well said, CVG. It is definitely a two-way street. Look at the amount of people who would have loved James in 20thCentury and as for WA, well that speaks for itself. Even if they can't get parity they should at least be offered something commensurate with Jeremy's. There shouldn't be a huge chasm between their respective remunerations.
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 19:11:40 GMT
It's going to be a stand-off over who needs who the most!... I have my own opinion on that, but then I am biased!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2008 20:23:24 GMT
I posted this at HH but I'm being lazy and copying it over. And any way James has more prospects with Oz and science stuff if TG dries up (unlikely as he's signed to MPH/Top Gear Live and TG is guaranteed for filming another few series, I think)
'Mr May laughed off suggestions that he had not signed his new contract because he was angry about Mr Clarkson's new salary.
"The only reason I haven't signed my contract yet is because it has not yet been finalised," he told The Daily Telegraph. "The current one doesn't expire until the end of July. I'm sure a new one will be sorted out soon."
He added: "I'm not stomping around about Jeremy's contract with BBC Worldwide. Quite frankly, I couldn't give a **** about it." ' God I adore this man (James)  A quote from the telegraph site www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2247815/Top-Gear's-James-May-and-Richard-Hammond-%22may-leave%22-BBC-motoring-show.html and I'll come up with a response later on when I've had a think. But yes near equal pay would be fairer, maybe reducing Jonathan Woss has his pay reduced. Unless we hear from the BBC no need to get too worried and it's their own business and affairs until it is released into the public domain, for all to pull to pieces. Anyway, what is a new series of TG without the papers and 'sources' wanting to cause a sensation and an upset. *Goes off to drive to the magnetic North Pole whilst drinking a G and T * |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 20:32:39 GMT
James has such a way with words!  I loved what he said about the 'drink drive' fuss... 'Oh *** off!' |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 20:34:33 GMT
I'll bring the lemon!! |
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Post by lymaze on Jul 4, 2008 20:34:46 GMT
Well they're very good actors if there's a problem. Watching Episode 2 again and they look happy as larry. |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 20:36:44 GMT
Well they're very good actors if there's a problem. Watching Episode 2 again and they look happy as larry. Yeah, but you should see 'em when the cameras are off... Jeremy pulling James' hair, Richard biting Jeremy's ankles etc... |
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Post by lymaze on Jul 4, 2008 20:38:11 GMT
All 3 of them rolling about on the floor together having a fight. God I wish. ;D |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 20:39:28 GMT
lol ;D I'd pay good money to see that!!
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 20:43:05 GMT
I was thinking more mud/jelly enhanced than fisticuffs!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2008 20:57:33 GMT
I think Jeremy does deserve more as he owns the rights and it's his and Andy's baby etc but Richard and James enhance TG and have made it what it is, so they at least should get a slice of the action and have an increased salary, or equal pay. The agents would have never settled for the first offer anyway. It's not the done thing.
But I still think it's not right to talk about their pay , even though I have done so, I won't any more.
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Post by lew on Jul 4, 2008 21:01:46 GMT
Man mud wrestling....that's how the beeb solve it ;D and I'm the ref .....though looking at the comments on the Daily Wail (some of them) say that TG would be fine without them, so a get lost to James and Rich oh, gulp |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 21:02:09 GMT
You're right MG... I just wish for them, what they wish for themselves... it will turn out ok in the end, I'm sure  |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 21:07:57 GMT
You're not at all DD!!... no-one wants to see the end of the TG3... that's why we all care so much!!  |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 21:15:39 GMT
Sure do!! and Monday evening, Tuesday lunchtime, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning... |
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Post by lew on Jul 4, 2008 21:19:00 GMT
I agree with MG, still there's TG live and Blackpool and the rest, but the time will come when I suppose they all themselves will have had enough, please let that be a long way off |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2008 21:23:23 GMT
and the new Wine booze cruise Adventure. May all the cocking about continue  ;D  |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 21:25:24 GMT
I'll drink to that!! *hic* ;D
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Post by cantervilleghost on Jul 4, 2008 21:34:16 GMT
I was thinking more mud/jelly enhanced than fisticuffs!! I'll provide the whipped cream and jello, gladly! As long as I get a front row seat! Hey, I'll help lick uhhh I mean wipe all the jello off James. Where's a towel? ;D |
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Post by lymaze on Jul 4, 2008 21:34:36 GMT
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Post by lew on Jul 4, 2008 22:05:38 GMT
Off to do my CV, me thinks I wouldn't go down too well |
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Post by Liz on Jul 4, 2008 22:28:55 GMT
Talk about 'ouch!' (and I don't mean Jezza's comments!).... this is exactly what I said about '**** stirring'!!  (sorry, I said I wouldn't enter into this any more, but??) |
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Post by starfish on Jul 4, 2008 22:32:36 GMT
They probably wont leave Top Gear. The papers are just creating news I think. I like to think that If James ever was to leave TG He would do quite well with other TV work now. Also I would loose interest if james was to leave I think. But he isn't going anywhere.
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I loved what he said about the 'drink drive' fuss... 'Oh *** off!' 
;D 
(sorry, I said I wouldn't enter into this any more, but??)