Aston Martin & Top Gear
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mikey k said:
George29 said:
Jon1967x said:
Its alleged Paul even owns an Aston.
DBS Volante, it was on the racing legends programme he did the other week. 
doesn't make him any less of a cock!edit...
Would you call that Custard coloured interior trim?
Edited by Jon1967x on Thursday 26th March 15:06
Big Ry said:
AMDBSNick said:
Always been a fan of Evans and he loves his cars, sadly he loves himself more though and not sure if that would work 
Plus a slight drawback for me would be his love of Ferrari. That's obviously not an issue in the slightest, however I do wonder whether he would rave about a Morris Marina if it had a Ferrari badge on it.On the flip side, he does / has owned a few Astons too.....
I guess what i'm saying is i'm unsure how balanced his view would be.
Edited by Big Ry on Thursday 26th March 10:35
Edited by Big Ry on Thursday 26th March 11:03
mikey k said:
Jon39 said:
It would be funny if the BBC changed to a pure motoring show, rather than a comedy/petrolhead mix. History has shown that does not work. The latest attempt is about classic cars, with Quinton Wilson and Jodie Kidd. There are some brief parts of the programme which are interesting, but the very obviously scripted conversations, and awful over-acting, makes me switch it off.
Those two are truly horrific 
I really wanted this to be good and enjoy it but they completely kill it
I've stopped watching it
vankypanky said:
Phil74891 said:
How about Ant and Dec? I never know which one is which though. I guess they could wear badges?
they make it real easy.Ant is ALWAYS on the left on camera. True.
I think they'd be good, and they should definitely do 't
t in a really expensive car.'vankypanky said:
Guy Martin and Chris Evans and Steve Coogan would make for a good three for the show and blow anything that the Clarkson Chronies might throw out.
No they won't, its a very funny show essentially because of the chemistry of the 3 and Clarksons wit in particular.They "might" get lucky again with a new team but Evans and Coogan are painfully p.c and not remotely blokeish. Guy Martin's a good chap but its not really a car show and hasn't been for years. What it is , is one of the BBCs biggest earners worldwide even in countries with their own versions.And the original 3 presenters are far more popular than the home teams in the US and Australia for example.
C997 said:
I'd drop the guest in the reasonably priced car. 10 minutes of blowing smoke up mostly B list celebs with a new book/movie coming out. Who cares, give us more track/review action.
I believe that they have to have this segment so that when it's sold to commercial networks they can cut it out and put the adverts in There has not been mention recently, of Mrs Trellis from North Wales.
I think she used to regularly write to Top Gear, asking for more reviews of ordinary cars, which would be suitable for her.
After reading out the letter, the recommendation was usually a Bugatti Veyron.
Edited by Jon39 on Thursday 26th March 23:56
Big Ry said:
What happened to the old days when if you had a row with someone it was sorted the next day over a beer and a handshake. This Oisin fella took himself to A&E because he got a smack in the mouth (apparently).........absolute joke. He knew exactly what he was doing by taking himself off to hospital (no doubt at the instruction of a lawyer)........now lets wait for the ridiculous legal claim against Clarkson, no doubt saying Clarkson has ruined his career and he feels afraid to leave the house.
Lets be clear here, I am NOT advocating punching anyone and i'm certainly not condoning it either, what I am saying is these days something which should be settled quickly with an apology, handshake and beer seems to always end up getting well out of hand, due to stupid PC rules and bureaucracy.
Was privileged to see England v France live last Saturday. Great game but half way through behind the posts and not during play, a fight broke out, big fists were thrown, and it all calmed down in seconds.Lets be clear here, I am NOT advocating punching anyone and i'm certainly not condoning it either, what I am saying is these days something which should be settled quickly with an apology, handshake and beer seems to always end up getting well out of hand, due to stupid PC rules and bureaucracy.
It was all on film and viewed by millions so why did they not prosecute the players? Discipline them? No one even sent to the sin bin.
I agree that the Clarkson case sounds a bit more like footballer histrionics than a real punch.
The smell of a big compensation draws out both lawyers and others like bees to the honeypot.
In the cold eyes of the law it is always wrong to throw a punch, whatever the occasion, but outside the courts there is a real world.
Vanin said:
In the cold eyes of the law it is always wrong to throw a punch, whatever the occasion, but outside the courts there is a real world.
and, we all remember the peerage given to someone, after he also threw a punch, when he was unable to control his temper.
I think his boss just said, "Well, that is John being John", and the matter seemed to be forgotten.
Lord Clarkson of Chipping Norton, might 'stir' The House of Lords.
Edited by Jon39 on Friday 27th March 11:33
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