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    Top Gear

    What utter crap this programme has become. Yes, maybe I am the only person in the world that thinks it is more about the three stooges than the cars, but I am not going to watch or record this programme till the fat bloke goes.


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    I like the show. It's funny. I don't care about the cars though.
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    I'm fairly even-minded. Clarkson is a bit of an oaf but tbh, I think it's well past its sell by date and their salaries and cost of the programmes are poor value for the licence payer.

    I quite enjoyed watching The Classic Car Show the other day (a timed classic car rally in Scotland) and I like that Alex Riley bloke


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    I only like the star in a reasonably-priced car bit...

    Not seen the latest episodes though... Will watch them 30 times on 'Dave' next year.


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    I like the show and find it mildly amusing Clarkson is hanging on in there after his recent gaffs

    Their outing in Argentina somewhat backfired


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    Quote Originally Posted by Slip View Post

    Will watch ... 'Dave' next year.
    ... but there're rumours circulating that we're unlikely to be seeing a lot of another Dave (TV-wise) from May 7 onwards!


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    What fat bloke?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    ... but there're rumours circulating that we're unlikely to be seeing a lot of another Dave (TV-wise) from May 7 onwards!
    You shouldn't listen to rumours Arthur, they're normally made up by people with nothing better to do


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    I'm fairly even-minded. Clarkson is a bit of an oaf but tbh, I think it's well past its sell by date and their salaries and cost of the programmes are poor value for the licence payer.

    I quite enjoyed watching The Classic Car Show the other day (a timed classic car rally in Scotland) and I like that Alex Riley bloke
    "The show is the most widely watched factual programme in the world and, despite that unfortunate Falklands car-reg row in Argentina, it shows no signs of heading for the scrapheap".

    I think that makes it exceptional value for the licence payer!


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    The Chinese have copied the format, though they don't quite pull it off! It's a unique show, three grown blokes playing with souped-up man toys. Men behaving badly on wheels.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tawi2 View Post
    The Chinese have copied the format, though they don't quite pull it off. It's a unique show, three grown blokes playing with souped-up man toys. Men behaving badly on wheels.
    The American version doesn't pull it off either, the right mix of presenters is essential and these three gel perfectly.


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    The 3 are now 2. Jeremy Clarkson was suspended by the BBC earlier today.



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    He had a "fracas" with one of the producers. Fisticuffs or manbags - everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a "fracas"



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    Too big for his boots methinks.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tawi2 View Post
    The 3 are now 2. Jeremy Clarkson was suspended by the BBC earlier today.
    ... wonder how long he'll be kept "hanging on" ...

    ... in suspenders?


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    It's reported he punched a producer. That's surprised me as - even though he is a bit of a geezer with cars - I always saw him as a nancy sort of bloke



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tawi2 View Post
    It's reported he punched a producer. That's surprised me as - even though he is a bit of a geezer with cars - I always saw him as a nancy sort of bloke
    The "Producer" looks a bit of a wimp :-



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    Quote Originally Posted by stevewool View Post
    Too big for his boots methinks.
    Agree, he thinks he is above everyone and can act as he pleases
    Mick.


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    If he does go I would imagine the likes of channel 4 & 5 and many other satellite channels will be knocking at his door with plenty of cash as he and Top Gear are very bankable. the BBC has many skeletons in their closet (Saville for one) and at least Clarkson is not pc, speaks his mind and is in tune with an awful lot of the public.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    The "Producer" looks a bit of a wimp :-

    ... he does rather ... doesn't he?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    ... he does rather ... doesn't he?
    The "Producer" looks like he deserves a clump


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    I like Clarkson, he says it as it is!


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    Quote Originally Posted by les_taxi View Post
    I like Clarkson, he says it as it is!
    He's harmless really, just a self-made millionaire!


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    BBC will lose a lot of money if they get rid of Top Gear. Apparently, if they won't show the last 3 episodes, the networks all over the world who already paid for the rights will be asking for refunds. I can't see anyone replacing Jeremy Clarkson. It won't be the same and the other 2 might not renew their contracts as well. They said contracts of these 3 guys are expiring end of this month.
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    To replace Clarkson they would need to find someone who is outspoken and capable of ruffling a few feathers!

    Dedworth, what do you know about cars?


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    The man speaks his mind so go hand wringers


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    The "Producer" looks a bit of a wimp :-

    He look's like someone who's just been removed from Jeremy Kyle's stage!


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    Quote Originally Posted by stevewool View Post
    Too big for his boots methinks.
    Clarkson's off-the-cuff comments are meant to annoy people - that's his act.


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    Anyone remember his chat show from a few years back, it was also TV gold imo
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    Like him or loathe him, he certainly knows how to command an audience, and his political incorrectness certainly appeals to me - and many others - judging by the public reaction to his suspension.


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