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Post by jacqui on Nov 16, 2009 14:07:31 GMT
Good start. Interesting about the viewing figures - and a sad indictment on the viewing tastes of the British public! I gave it an eight - because it was good and I enjoyed it, but no higher because I have enjoyed other ones more: just personal taste. Totally agree crumbs, I'll say no more on that subject  ....Though I tossed a coin whether I was going to watch Garrow's Law or TG, TG won ;D......now who voted for Tiff, that has made me laugh ;D Do we have a closet Tiff fan amongst us  ;D  |
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Post by heymysock on Nov 16, 2009 15:32:27 GMT
One question I have - I noticed that Jeremy said that the USA is about the only country where TG isn't screened, anybody know why? Judging by comments here and on the TG web site there are lots of TG fans in the USA. Top Gear does air in the US. If you get BBC America, you get Top Gear. The most recent season they've shown is 12. Personally, I download the episodes from a bit torrent so I've seen all the new stuff, and James' various Toy shows but most people don't go through all that. I think Jezza was just saying that to be funny. As is his way. |
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Post by Shortie on Nov 16, 2009 16:42:20 GMT
I like Tiff - don't fancy him, but he looks like the sort of bloke that if you knew him you'd like him.
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Post by TheDaisy on Nov 16, 2009 18:16:46 GMT
I like Tiff - don't fancy him, but he looks like the sort of bloke that if you knew him you'd like him. Oh yes, he seems quite a nice sort of bloke. Was quite entertaining at MPH, so he was. |
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Post by lymaze on Nov 16, 2009 18:36:12 GMT
It's a no win situation for TG this season I'm afraid. Either X Factor results or I'm a so-called Celebrity will dent them big time. There is Xtra Factor on ITV2 to take into consideration too. Luckily, I could watch that on ITV2+1 at 10 p.m. or they'd be down one more viewer.  (Only joking ;D). Enjoyed this episode. Some nice, classic moments but.... and this could just be my current mood taking over here..... I did feel like I'd seen it all before one way or another. Still more entertaining than watching most stuff on the TV though.  |
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Post by chariset on Nov 16, 2009 19:04:37 GMT
I've found the James car review (chauffer Stig?) and the Romania section (watching it now). Hammond has the most adorable grin on his face when he revs the engine for all the kids in the little village.
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Post by lew on Nov 16, 2009 19:56:24 GMT
It's a no win situation for TG this season I'm afraid. Either X Factor results or I'm a so-called Celebrity will dent them big time. There is Xtra Factor on ITV2 to take into consideration too. Luckily, I could watch that on ITV2+1 at 10 p.m. or they'd be down one more viewer. (Only joking ;D). Enjoyed this episode. Some nice, classic moments but.... and this could just be my current mood taking over here..... I did feel like I'd seen it all before one way or another. Still more entertaining than watching most stuff on the TV though. Have to say I agree........and agree on the fact it's still more enteraining than the crap that's being served on a Sunday. But there's a but. |
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Post by From Afar on Nov 16, 2009 21:09:59 GMT
...............james' hair...omg.....wht in the world have they done?! OMG I KNOW!!!!!!!!! What happened?  ? It looked like it had been flattened in a 80's style flick and then had 3 cans of hairspray on it so i would not move  So not a good look - part of James's appeal is the whole floppy "just got out of bed" hair thing going on and they ruined it  |
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Post by From Afar on Nov 16, 2009 21:15:22 GMT
Sunday night has a whole new meaning for the next six weeks ;D Ready and waiting I have to wait until Monday or Tuesday when I can download cos I live a long way away and we don't get exciting TV like Top Gear |
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Post by chariset on Nov 16, 2009 21:45:16 GMT
I really really hope the rest of the series is about James salvaging and restoring his poor Dacia Sandero.
I agree that the characterization is getting a bit tiresome. It would be nice to see them play against type for a change, like Jeremy being slow and cautious and James being reckless.
Also, what's a karsy?
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Post by inky on Nov 17, 2009 0:59:13 GMT
A toilet  |
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Post by TheDaisy on Nov 17, 2009 12:46:04 GMT
Finally watched this yesterday......I liked it, but yes, I think the 'James getting lost' and 'James having disasters happen to him' things are getting a little tired now. Poor Sandero  Loved the bit with the cardboard loo though, that made me chuckle ;D Seriously though, how hard can it be? I used to have to construct similar sorts of things to hold books when I worked at Hammicks, years ago - it's easy to do  Jeremy, honestly...... |
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Nov 17, 2009 15:54:42 GMT
I enjoyed the show. I loved watching James getting thrown around in the back of the car and when the truck bashed into his Dacia it genuinely made me jump.However I do get a slight sense of 'seen it all before',though that's partly my fault for watching endless reruns on Dave.
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Post by lymaze on Nov 17, 2009 19:08:45 GMT
I think they should do a Dr Who. Not replace them with 26 year olds, (although..... ;D ), but go off air for a year and just spend their time and budget making two very good hour or longer films which are always much more entertaining and not so scripted. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2009 19:38:12 GMT
Yes Ly I think that what would rejuvenate the show. It would also give James and Richard time to do their other things and not worry about clashes with TG.
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Post by chariset on Nov 17, 2009 20:13:25 GMT
But still, you have to love the part where he's flying up the side of the mountain, hair flying everywhere, shouting "I brought the right car!"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2009 19:26:57 GMT
The repeat is on tonight at 8pm
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Post by chariset on Dec 5, 2009 5:45:09 GMT
Just now saw the part where Jezza attempts to sit on a cardboard toilet. I nearly cried laughing.
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Post by robin on Dec 5, 2009 19:46:43 GMT
his face there is priceless
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Post by Vivienne on Jan 9, 2012 19:05:52 GMT
This is on BBC America tonight. One of my all time favorites. That dam is huge and the Romanian kids writing John Cena on the cars.
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Post by FizzyLogician on Jan 9, 2012 20:15:05 GMT
One of my favorites too. I want to drive on that road. I will be watching. |
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....Though I tossed a coin whether I was going to watch Garrow's Law or TG, TG won ;D......now who voted for Tiff, that has made me laugh ;D
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