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Top Gear is BACK!

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    #122
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    Wishbone Ash wrote:
    Oh no - not more of that shíte. It really spoils the show. :(

    Yeah it does really spoil the show.Top gear should just show and test drive cars not wonder off the point :)


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    #123
    HungryJoey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭HungryJoey


    Pretty dissapointing show, And that lambo was dissapointing a little too... But it was funny all the same. Purely entertainement...

    Hj


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    #124
    Villain
    Registered Users Posts: 15,944 ✭✭✭✭Villain


    Good show imo, tractors were funny and made a nice change.


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    #125
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,992 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    irish1 wrote:
    Good show imo, tractors were funny and made a nice change.
    Yes. I thought it was going to be like that one where they tried to make cars run on cattle dung.


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    #126
    mloc123
    Registered Users Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    irish1 wrote:
    made a nice change.

    Hahaha, yeah the way the show had practically nothing to do with cars made a nice change.... oh no wait.... ;)

    I wish the bbc would spend some of their budget on an actuall motoring show, Top Gear at this stage should be bumped into the general entertainment section.


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    #127
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭drdre


    HungryJoey wrote:
    Pretty dissapointing show, And that lambo was dissapointing a little too... But it was funny all the same. Purely entertainement...

    Hj

    I missed it cant wait to watch the repeat as i really love the lambourgini's


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    #128
    TheBazman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭TheBazman


    Do you reckon the bit with the "Prototype" Astra was a set up? They seem to have a decent budget this year to pay for damage to cars, hire fields, tractors etc. It is a shame that they dont spend it reviewing more cars. I must admit I find it very funny but its got little to do with cars


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    #129
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,992 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    For anyone who's interested, a Case similar to the Hamster's, holds the World Ploughing Record. It did 802 acres in 24 hours using a 20 furrow plough!


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    #130
    Beekay
    Registered Users Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭Beekay


    I thought it was a great show, was funny, entertaining and it had a fast car review.
    TBH i don't get all this they should just drive cars and review them.....that kind of thing is all that has really been done for the 15 years or whatever before this incarnation of top gear.

    And a show that has the stig falling out of his seat in a tractor has to be great:D :D:D:D:D:D:D


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    #131
    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    Ah CRAP. I missed it :(


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    #132
    bus77
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭bus77


    The match-up between the Lambo and the Golf GTI was class:D

    What a budget they have!! Do yous have any idea how many Fair Citys we could make with that type of money


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    #133
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    The show wasn't great overall. I did like the Renault getting hit by the train though.


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    #134
    mike65
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    I thought the Tractor drag race was fun, esp Capt Slow and his trail of destruction, not to mention his inability to start a tractor (they look so complicated these days). They say they seeded that field so we have to see if they return to it for the petrol next summer.

    Mike.


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    #135
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,229 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    Ah come on that Fendt 936 Vario.................................*drools*


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    #136
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,992 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Max_Damage wrote:
    I did like the Renault getting hit by the train though.
    That's one for junkyard. :D

    ....speaking of junkyard, where is he lately? It's been a while since we had some Renault bashing!


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    #137
    HungryJoey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭HungryJoey


    bus77 wrote:
    The match-up between the Lambo and the Golf GTI was class:D

    Complete copy of what they did years ago though with the Maclaren F1 Vs. Skyline.

    Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5yzBoiJ_hY

    Hj


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    #138
    DeBeere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭DeBeere


    Fairly good show, Definetly noticing less staging in this series IMO. The guys seem to great pals, especially after the US episode.

    But in fairness, how the hell did the writers come up ploughing?


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    #139
    peasant
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    mike65 wrote:
    I thought the Tractor drag race was fun, esp Capt Slow and his trail of destruction, not to mention his inability to start a tractor (they look so complicated these days). They say they seeded that field so we have to see if they return to it for the petrol next summer.

    Mike.

    I'm pretty sure they'll end up with diesel, though ...:D
    (havent heard of petrol being made out of rapeseed oil)


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    #140
    zuutroy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    80% crap as usual these days. All staged. Lambo review was good. Ploughing thing was ****e.


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    #141
    tuxy
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    TheBazman wrote:
    Do you reckon the bit with the "Prototype" Astra was a set up?

    Top Gear scripted?
    wow :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:


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    #142
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,578 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    the stig doing the laps in the tractors has to be one of the most entertaining 10 minutes of tv i've ever seen.


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    #143
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,433 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Cremo wrote:
    the stig doing the laps in the tractors has to be one of the most entertaining 10 minutes of tv i've ever seen.


    I really enjoyed it too, one of the best episodes IMO.


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    #144
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Probably one of the best episodes this series IMO, really enjoyed it. Had me loling a few times, especially when the Stig fell out of his seat.


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    #145
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,433 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    bennyx_o wrote:
    Had me loling a few times, especially when the Stig fell out of his seat.
    Actually forgot about that, it was hilarious. :D


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    #146
    BrianD3
    Registered Users Posts: 8,392 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    I quite enjoyed that programme though I agree with the comments about staging and TG no longer being a motoring programme.

    The stunts are getting really predictable though. Myself and my brother were watching the programme and as soon as I heard that they were going to have a towing challenge with the tractors I said "I bet Clarkson will try to tow the 747". We also predicted that the "prototype Astra" was going to get damaged and that May would make a balls of the ploughing.


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    #147
    prospect
    Registered Users Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭prospect


    How many times does it have to be pointed out that Top Gear is an Entertainment show, based on a motoring theme, (MOTORING - Not just fast cars).

    I thought it was very entertaining, and don't care if it was scripted. FFS Monty Python was scripted, but I still laugh and enjoy that.

    Also, why do you think they have such a big budget? Because the show is obviously a success. So why the hell would they change it to a bunch of nerd just driving cars and spouting a load of technical drivel..

    HungryJoey: "Complete copy of what they did years ago though with the Maclaren F1 Vs. Skyline."

    What, it was a drag race!!?? It was a feature about a 'hypercar'. What did you want them to do? If that is your attitude you must be peeved off with them driving around the track, thats just a copy of what they do every week.

    Quite simply, if you don't like it, why not watch that blubbering idiot Tiff and his hussy?


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    #148
    Jip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,418 ✭✭✭Jip


    Does anyone know if it's repeated this week ? Was a nice boyfriend last night and brought herself out for dinner so missed it and it doesn't appear to be repeated this week, I can't find any mention of it on the BBC website anyway.


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    #149
    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    They repeat it on Wednesday nights, normally. I'd assume its the same this week?

    edit: Just checked the BBC schedule on their website, no sign of it on Wednesday: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/listings/index.shtml?day=wednesday&service_id=41533&x=747&y=218


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    #150
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,720 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Thursday @ 7pm on BBC2


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    #151
    DukeDredd
    Registered Users Posts: 653 ✭✭✭DukeDredd


    Fecking great show last night - especially for a bogger like myself seeing Clasrkson and Co. messing around with tractors! Another thing i love about the Top Gear format is that girls watch it now all the time - even my girlfriend will sit down and watch it with me on Sunday nights instead of giving out about car shows on telly - she laughs at it as much as i do!


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