Lampwick Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 I’m enjoying the new series with Freddie and Paddy and they have just announced its moving back to BBC1 as it’s getting such good ratings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Yes it has certainly raised its game to be more watchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Comedy show with the odd car bit thrown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Good entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Only a matter of time before Freddy injures himself or somebody else.😂 not a full bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 hello, i just do not see driving a car over a cliff is entertainment, but i am no petrol head as we say, but each to their own in TV watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 I’m going to have to start watching it again; the trailers look good, I must admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Top Gear? No thanks. Just watch 'Harry's Garage' on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 I'm enjoying it too. The three of them seem to have really gelled, which makes it really watchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Haven't watched it, but it from what I've heard the chemistry between the presenters is there again after a few false starts. TBH I thought it had already passed it's sell by date before Clarkson & Co left, so I haven't much interest in watching 3 blokes larking around with vehicles, even if they are doing it well. The BBC seems to fixate on everlastingly recycling shows by a process of just wheeling in a new set of presenters and without refreshing the format at all. I actually think a show that concentrated more on the cars rather than just on the presenters would attract a wider audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshirelad Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 The first couple of episodes of the first series were a bit iffy, but it has developed into good entertainment. There's not a lot of motoring related content, but it's usually good for a laugh if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 had enough of mcquiness over xmass promoting over priced snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taileron Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 First TV show for a good while that has made me properly laugh. The three of them seem to have a genuine chemistry, at the expense of each other. When the entire back axle dropped out of Mcguinness’s car in last nights episode, it was one of the funniest things i have seen on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted February 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) I treat it as an entertaining show with cars in it, not a serious petrol head program. They certainly have got the chemistry right!! it’s been quite funny so far! And yes Freddie is an accident eating to happen. Edited February 10, 2020 by Lampwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 I've quite enjoyed watching the new top gear but my favourite is chasing classic cars on sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 It’s never been the same since Raymond Baxter left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, SpringDon said: It’s never been the same since Raymond Baxter left. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Westward said: I actually think a show that concentrated more on the cars rather than just on the presenters would attract a wider audience. History would suggest otherwise. 'Consumer info' type car programmes are a bit past their sell-by date, as all the information is on the internet, with proper test report videos should you need it. Although I have previously professed to not 'doing' broadcast TV anymore, I take a look at TG last night. I lasted five minutes. At least Clarkson and co when doing obviously scripted stuff, can vaguely 'act', for want of a better term. And the two Northerners can barely even talk to camera. I watched the new episode of Project Binky instead... Edited February 10, 2020 by udderlyoffroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, udderlyoffroad said: as all the information is on the internet, with proper test report videos should you need it. I get the point but I do find on line reviews, both vids and written, rarely focus on the things that matter to actual owners. The last thing I'd suggest would be a return to the dreary reviews by Noel Edmunds in the1990s. No one ever cared how to stack the maximum number of suitcases in the boot. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 hours ago, JDog said: Top Gear? No thanks. Just watch 'Harry's Garage' on YouTube. +1 watched the one on the Audi quattro sport ,worth 1/2 a millon quid now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Can't watch it, find it a bit OTT.Its lost its appeal for petrol heads.Clarkson,May & Hammond had the right balance of cars with a bit of silliness thrown in.Paddy should stick to being a bad comedian.As for the other two, who are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Smokersmith said: Good entertainment. Yep. Think so too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 I fell out with tg when it became a show about 3 middle aged blokes being vulgar and generally rude in foreign countries. Didnt find it funny in the slightest not remotely amusing. The only cars are well out of the reach of most mortals. Found the whole thing a but of a willy waving exercise so gave up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 23 minutes ago, Davyo said: As for the other two, who are they? One is the Ex Cricketer Andrew 'Freddy' Flintoff. The other one I have absolutely no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 7 hours ago, udderlyoffroad said: History would suggest otherwise. 'Consumer info' type car programmes are a bit past their sell-by date, as all the information is on the internet, with proper test report videos should you need it. Although I have previously professed to not 'doing' broadcast TV anymore, I take a look at TG last night. I lasted five minutes. At least Clarkson and co when doing obviously scripted stuff, can vaguely 'act', for want of a better term. And the two Northerners can barely even talk to camera. I watched the new episode of Project Binky instead... Binky, now that’s a channel 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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