BBC Top Gear [It's back!]

[TDUFREAK500]

After reading all this, not even going to give the new show a shot, such a shame as I have been a long time fan of Top Gear and it sounds like it has been ruined, I guess I will just stick to watching the old episodes.

[CarMadMike]

Through all my moaning and how much I missed the old shows, I still think you should watch it and give it a shot yourself. The original trio took a while to get settled, TG US was just as heavily criticised and has now found its stride.

 

At the end of the day there are still segments on the Ariel Nomad, Willys vs Defender, Corvette Z06 and the Viper. Even though the show itself was mehhhh I still suggest you watch it.

 

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Oh no. Ignoring the FACT it's Series 23 Episode 1, not the other way around Chris, telling us we're wrong is not going to help win us over.

 

Why is he focusing on the stats? The show is being absolutely slated for so many other things, the FACT it's not as popular as it was under the other trio isn't really that important to me as a viewer.

[Eudemon]

I don't really care who is fronting it but they need to be likeable and convey the excitement or boredom they are feeling through to us the viewer. I know the others will start to gel unless egos get in the way, but Evans is just one of those people who you know will never change.

 

Even when he was a guest on Top Gear and talked about his cars, he sounded more like one of those people who literally screws them, over someone who adores driving them.

[hassan1995]

Facts won't help the train wreck that Evans is, if anything he'll single handedly take down the show.

[CarMadMike]

Yup, pretty much.

 

[Ryzza5]

Has anyone replied with 100% of 23%

[TIMELESS]

Being watched and being liked are two different things Chris, FACT.

[Camel]

He's even trying to be like Clarkson on twitter too. :lol: Almost coming across like a spoilt brat. :hmmm:

[hassan1995]

Just seen Extra gear, it's so much better minus the cameo from Evans overall it was much more enjoyable.

[Camel]

This.

 

https://www.facebook.com/dailydoseuk/videos/1733623553522128/

[TDUFREAK500]

Just watching that intro has made me not want to watch a single episode of the new series, that made me cringe so hard, RIP Top Gear.

[Ryzza5]

100% agree Josh, except that I probably will watch it anyway. I mean, I watched the entire first season of Top Gear Russia with subtitles :lol:

[Ryzza5]

 

360 vid of the new TG RX track

[TIMELESS]

#HarrisForHost

 

#LetsMakeTopGearGreatAgain

[Camel]

Harris for host!

 

It wouldn't actually be a half bad show if they got rid of Evans. But I don't see that being likely as he's probably in a multi-million pound contract. :(

[TIMELESS]

Harris for host!

 

It wouldn't actually be a half bad show if they got rid of Evans. But I don't see that being likely as he's probably in a multi-million pound contract. :(

 

Not to mention he's a producer... he's unlikely to fire himself :p

[Camel]

That is also a very good point. But surely he's still firable?

[Ryzza5]

Seen any of those (somewhat sponsored) car review videos by Ben Collins? I reckon he'd be a better presenter than CE. Otherwise grab Tiff.

[Eudemon]

Still haven't watched Extra Gear, will need to fix that later today but I will be watching tomorrow and will just mute when Evans is on screen.

[Paladin Skylark]

That is also a very good point. But surely he's still firable?

I've heard punching people works

[Eudemon]

What. You want the whole team to get fired for punching that wazzock?

[hassan1995]

I'd say aim for the throat, maybe he'll stop shouting then

[Ryzza5]

[Eudemon]

Better episode this one, was worried at the start when Evans mentioned about more shouting but it seemed Matt took over more of the narrating and introductions than the previous week. The star interviews and voting with the audience parts are still diarrhoea but the actual main sequences was very watchable. Evans was still an arse in some of it, but not a huge amount and the cinematography plus the additional guests threw in more dialogue to thankfully take away from the chance at more of him anyway.

 

It felt strangely like there were things being introduced to stop Evans being around in some form on our screens in fact. And that, was a good thing. :p

[TIMELESS]

Exactly how I felt. I actually enjoyed this episode a lot, Evans is still a tool but he was largely out of the picture thank god. Matt is a great host, really enjoy his presenting and he can really drive.