rantingYoof Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 8pm tonight- line up mcguinness, flintoff and Harris. Will there be seeds of banter and personal chemistry that characterised the original relaunch; and perhaps more importantly do you think you will like them as a group? Im hoping for a few old banger road trips- tonight’s episode at least in part is from Ethiopia- sounds promising?Yes, a road trip in their first cars I think. Looks promising. I find Mcguiness irritating but am keen to give new new new Top Gear a try. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Assuming it’s a true reflection of their first cars, they all came of driving age between 1990 and 1995 - so there should be scope for some Prime chod to be screened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Generic 'Top Gear is shit' post, with side rant of how it's 'utter crap and I won't be watching because it'll be utter crap' (based on having not watched it). Repeat on a weekly basis until the series is over. Feel free to copy and paste. rantingYoof, BlankFrank, paulplom and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I'll be watching it even if it is crap. The only era of TG I've not watched all of is the Cris Evans era, mainly because I couldn't afford to buy a new TV every week after kicking his head in through the flat screen every Sunday. strangeangel, michael t, Tomtation and 10 others 7 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I hadn't realised the last series with MLB had aired, so managed a 5 episodes in 5 days catch up on iPlayer last week. Flintoff is pretty funny as a cricket commentator, so I reckon he'll be the fall guy for a lot of TG 'pranks' - not sure what his car credentials are. McGuiness I can take him or leave him - he did some bits on Fifth Gear when he was taking his motorcycle test and he was pretty good on that TBF. Harris, ace bloke, love to have a pint with him. Never really got on with Rory Reid's style - a bit too 'down with the kids' for my liking. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 evans and jordan gone - reid just didnt have it - prolly better at other stuff improvement no fan of mcguinness - itll be on mute when he speaks but will give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 McGuinness/flintoff- have they done tv “stuff” together before? or is this a bit of stand back and see what happens in terms of group “dynamics” (cringey phrase but you know what I mean) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 My friend with a TV guide tells me paddy had a a mk2 escort as a first car. He added bolt on tat and “felt like the king of Bolton in it” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, dollywobbler said: Generic 'Top Gear is shit' post, with side rant of how it's 'utter crap and I won't be watching because it'll be utter crap' (based on having not watched it). Repeat on a weekly basis until the series is over. Feel free to copy and paste. Your personal opinion? Or jumping on the bandwagon nice and early.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, dollywobbler said: Generic 'Top Gear is shit' post, with side rant of how it's 'utter crap and I won't be watching because it'll be utter crap' (based on having not watched it). Repeat on a weekly basis until the series is over. Feel free to copy and paste. I saw the trailer for this and it looked so bad I decided I didn't need to watch a bloke from Phoenix Nights, someone who was apparently a cricketer and another dude I've never heard of wrecking old cars and being lads. So, no, I won't be watching it, but nor will I posting anything about it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, andy18s said: Your personal opinion? Or jumping on the bandwagon nice and early.... Just presenting the bandwagon post. I'm unlikely to watch as it happens, but that's because I find better car stuff elsewhere. Or rather, I seem to be watching the second series of Killing Eve... Yoss and Shep Shepherd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I’ve watched every top gear since the 1980s. Highs and lows really. At least the Harris person has a 2cv, although seemingly zero mechanic sympathy ( driving it with completely shagged king pins). I’ll watch tonight and see what it’s like - not watched a trailer yet. I quite like paddy but freddie’s previous attempts at programmes after cricket haven’t been good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Just saw a trail and I'm sure there was a Bagheera on a raft. , Flintoff has already done the Roadtrip buddy movie thing with Jack Whitehall and Jamie Redknapp to amusing effect, he comes across as gung-ho , fearless and with no mechanical sympathy whatsoever- perfect for Top Gear. The other fella is a very polished TV presenter and as such is the perfect person to compliment the knowledgable , enthusiastic but ultimately geeky Harris. Ive got high hopes for this new series and for all the popularity for other car programmes and YouTube stuff Top Gear is always far and away the best visually and for technical excellence ( and massive budget). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Here we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Matra murena coming up in a few weeks by the looks of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Mk2 escort/ mini / Porsche Boxter roadtrip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 thus far not too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I’m not sure we’re target market. Harris is the only one I respect as a car person but it seems the show is being led by McGuiness, it’s just another entertainment show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I’m recording this to watch tomorrow night, I think the new presenters will work well and make this entertaining viewing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I can't get any interest to watch it to be honest. For me, the simple fact is, if i want to watch folk "being blokes" with cars, i can find that on Youtube any day, any time. Watching a 3 guys do it on a production budget just doesn't do it for me nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 The only thing really annoying me so far are the black and silver plates on the mini. Although as mrcento implies,, another missed chance to bring in some women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Much better, but may be just coz escort and mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, bigstraight6 said: I’m recording this to watch tomorrow night, I think the new presenters will work well and make this entertaining viewing.. I enjoyed it. Laddish but then so it has always been since 2001. It felt more spontaneous in the main in terms of the 3 bantering/interacting and for me the best reboot of top gear by far (so far) blakey79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Not bad really. Thinking about it, I don't actually like Clarkson or Hammond as individuals but the old new new top gear worked well due to the interaction between the 3. It was a bit forced at times tonight but I will certainly keep watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave j Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I enjoyed it! Loved the mk2, not fussed about the Ferrari though Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Quite enjoyed tonight’s episode. I kind of went off top gear some years ago. This has brought it back in I think HMC and blakey79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 58 minutes ago, Nyphur said: Just like the "old" top gear was for its last 7 years or so.... which did pretty well. Car people though, mcguiness is this century’s Bob Monkhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I enjoyed it. Was very good! 10/10 will torrent again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I recorded it but haven't seen it yet. It sounds like it could almost be reasonable. I'll certainly give it a go. Obviously when I wish to watch decent programmes about cars, I'll watch Tim and Fuzz instead. hairnet and brownnova 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Have to say I quite enjoyed it Will admit I didn't expect to Roll on next episode Dan_ZTT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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