Classic Car Show on ITV4

[Jukebag]

I heard that the Classic Car Show is back on TV again tonight, presented by Quentin Willson and Jodie Kidd. For some reason though it's on itv4 not Channel 5. I suspect this is just a repeat showing of last years series on C5.

[lowdrag]

Repeats of course. Loved one of the comments I saw. "Taking the class out of classics". The programme's as good as Bernie and his mate in my book. Would be interesting to see how his value predictions are faring, but I'll not suffer just for that.

[andyps]

Disappointing that it is just a repeat. Whilst not a great show there was some interest in it along with some pretty crass elements.

[Jukebag]

It is a pity it's just a repeat, that's all most TV is these days. Why do these channels announce a programme as a NEW series when it is nothing of he sort?. I suppose it is new to that particular channel but it's been shown before elsewhere. It's ashame when there is a promising new classic car programme shown, because they go and mess it up by giving us the likes of Classic Car Rescue. I agree The Classic Car Show, and Wheeler Dealers too, isn't perfect, but it's a damned sight more intelligent and more informative than that abysmal, appalling excuse of a classic car restoration and the so-called mechanics/experts. Used to love watching Quentin Willson when he was a Top Gear presenter, thought he had some very memorable and funny moments on the show. I thought The Car's the Star was an excellent and well produced series. Shame there aren't many classic car related programmes on much these days. Top Gear was a decent and informative programme, but of course has sadly become reality TV for the masses.

Edited by Jukebag on Friday 8th January 20:13

[Oldred_V8S]

Jukebag said:

It is a pity it's just a repeat, that's all most TV is these days. Why do these channels announce a programme as a NEW series when it is nothing of he sort?. I suppose it is new to that particular channel but it's been shown before elsewhere. It's ashame when there is a promising new classic car programme shown, because they go and mess it up by giving us the likes of Classic Car Rescue. I agree The Classic Car Show, and Wheeler Dealers too, isn't perfect, but it's a damned sight more intelligent and more informative than that abysmal, appalling excuse of a classic car restoration and the so-called mechanics/experts. Used to love watching Quentin Willson when he was a Top Gear presenter, thought he had some very memorable and funny moments on the show. I thought The Car's the Star was an excellent and well produced series. Shame there aren't many classic car related programmes on much these days. Top Gear was a decent and informative programme, but of course has sadly become reality TV for the masses.

Edited by Jukebag on Friday 8th January 20:13

I really looked forward to this show the first time around but found that Jodie Kidd made it unwatchable. I thought Quentin would be the PITA but JK's wooden delivery was too much. I wouldn't be unhappy if it doesn't return, which coming from a classic car nut is saying something.

I much prefer Car SOS, but that could be improved with more Fuzz time. For the love of cars was good also.

[ChasW]

Oldred_V8S said:

Jukebag said:

It is a pity it's just a repeat, that's all most TV is these days. Why do these channels announce a programme as a NEW series when it is nothing of he sort?. I suppose it is new to that particular channel but it's been shown before elsewhere. It's ashame when there is a promising new classic car programme shown, because they go and mess it up by giving us the likes of Classic Car Rescue. I agree The Classic Car Show, and Wheeler Dealers too, isn't perfect, but it's a damned sight more intelligent and more informative than that abysmal, appalling excuse of a classic car restoration and the so-called mechanics/experts. Used to love watching Quentin Willson when he was a Top Gear presenter, thought he had some very memorable and funny moments on the show. I thought The Car's the Star was an excellent and well produced series. Shame there aren't many classic car related programmes on much these days. Top Gear was a decent and informative programme, but of course has sadly become reality TV for the masses.

Edited by Jukebag on Friday 8th January 20:13

I really looked forward to this show the first time around but found that Jodie Kidd made it unwatchable. I thought Quentin would be the PITA but JK's wooden delivery was too much. I wouldn't be unhappy if it doesn't return, which coming from a classic car nut is saying something.

I much prefer Car SOS, but that could be improved with more Fuzz time. For the love of cars was good also.

Agree. I am no mechanic so appreciate having some basic stuff explained whether it be by Edd or Fuzz. I can do with less of the buying and selling adventure or build up to the surprise moments.

[4rephill]

Oldred_V8S said:

I really looked forward to this show the first time around but found that Jodie Kidd made it unwatchable. I thought Quentin would be the PITA but JK's wooden delivery was too much. I wouldn't be unhappy if it doesn't return, which coming from a classic car nut is saying something.........

I think the problem was, Jodie Kidd was trying to emulate Quentin's very slow........deliberate..........and precise English delivery, and it sounded awful!

When you listen to her doing the filmed/unscripted pieces, she sounded much better, but then it was back to the studio and "Oh My God! - Please stop talking like that!"

The other problems were:

1) There was no real chemistry between Jodie and Quentin.

2) Too many aspects of the show were too contrived and amateurish (such as that stupid "computer generated classics" section where Jodie ends it ever time by interrupting Quentin somehow)

3) Bruno Senna's completely pointless thrashing of classic cars around a "Top gear wannabe" test track! - What the Hell was the point of that?


One thing these motoring programmes do highlight, is just what a good job "Top Gear" did of making cars interesting, and what real chemistry between presenters is!

[rodericb]

Yeah she was a bit contrived and he just seemed to be flogging the classic car as some route to riches. One of the few interesting things on it was Ben Collins in that old Aston - he was surprisingly good in front of the camera...much better than those times he was on Fifth Gear. A far better lineup would be Ben Collins, Harry Metcalfe and Alex Riley.

[jith]

What we need back on the screen is another Raymond Baxter.

i.e. someone who knows what he's talking about, has fantastic diction and presence and above all else, manners!

J

[droopsnoot]

Jukebag said:

It is a pity it's just a repeat, that's all most TV is these days. Why do these channels announce a programme as a NEW series when it is nothing of he sort?. I suppose it is new to that particular channel but it's been shown before elsewhere.

Yes, I've always thought the biggest thing missing from the EPG is the "(R)" flag that you see in printed TV listings to show it's a repeat. Even when the programme is being re-shown on the same channel, it's not clear whether it's new or not. And when it's part of the programme description, it's still there when repeated, saying "first in a brand new series" when it isn't.

I didn't enjoy the couple of the first series that I watched, maybe if they do a second series they'll get a bit more relaxed and things could improve.

[Truckosaurus]

As others have said the studio bits are the worst bit, but I guess there needs to be a certain amount of filler in each episode otherwise the budget would have to be spread too thinly to make any decent content whatsoever.

The individual segments are to a high standard, and I notice it is produced by James Wiseman formerly of TopGear and some of Richard Hammond's standalone shows (his name was mentioned in Richard Porter's book I'm currently reading, which is why I noticed).

[RichB]

Truckosaurus said:

As others have said the studio bits are the worst bit, but I guess there needs to be a certain amount of filler in each episode otherwise the budget would have to be spread too thinly to make any decent content whatsoever.

The individual segments are to a high standard, and I notice it is produced by James Wiseman formerly of TopGear and some of Richard Hammond's standalone shows (his name was mentioned in Richard Porter's book I'm currently reading, which is why I noticed).

Indeed, I rather hope they produce another series and leave out the gimmicks like "the secret underground lair beneath Brooklands" and other such nonsense. Individually I like them both and I suspect if the nonsense was left out the rather stilted presentation style would be more natural.

[Roy C]

RichB said:

Indeed, I rather hope they produce another series and leave out the gimmicks like "the secret underground lair beneath Brooklands" and other such nonsense.

I've always laughed at the idea of anything being beneath Brooklands, especially as the track has a woefully thin foundation (which is why it has been cracking since the concrete was laid in 1907) and the rest is prone to flooding from the River Wey.

[Truckosaurus]

Although there are plenty of underground bunkers/shelters in the vicinity (for workers from the aircraft factories to hide in).

[lotus72]

I thought this series was absolutely awful and a hugely missed opportunity to make a 'proper' classic car series. I hope, at least, that Brooklands made some money out of their Stratosphere Chamber etc being used for the studio links.

[lowdrag]

If Bernie and his mate come back, or Jodie Quentin, do as I do; record and use that wonderful FFWD button. In the last series I actually watched less than half of each programme. Thank God for catch-up TV too.

[CooperD]

I watched the programme the first time it was shown on Channel 5 but missed the first two episodes and didn't see them on catch up. I have noticed with the first two episodes shown on ITV4 that Bruno Senna driving the cars around the track hasn't been on. Did he not do the driving on the first two episodes?

[woodypup59]

Does anyone know more about the classic car hire business run by Roger Dunning (?) shown in episode 12.

A google search didn't help.

[gnc]

try, great escape cars.

[HustleRussell]

rodericb said:

Alex Riley.

He's rubbish. He's got to go. I'd suggest children's TV for the under fives.