Wednesday 11th March 2015

PHTV - Episode 3

On track with the C63, meeting Mission Motorsport and more in PHTV Episode 3

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Fear not, we won't be forcing PHTV on you every day as it may have seemed this week. From today Wednesday will be the regular slot for PHTV each and every week.

PHTV visits Mission Motorsport at Goodwood

In today's programme there's more from the Mercedes-AMG C63 launch. Because when can you get enough of V8 AMG supersaloons? So as well as some on track footage chasing Bernd Schneider, Dan chats with AMG boss Tobias Moers about the new car.

James has been kept busy too, spending the day at Goodwood on a Mission Motorsport track day. There are some incredible stories amongst the crew at Mission Motorsport and it's heartening to see such a great cause achieve so much.

As well as that, we have more PHer content and the latest news stories. Just again on the former, if you have it then we want to see it! Within reason, of course... Click the 'Upload' link on PHTV and you could be on an episode soon.

Come back next Wednesday for another dose!

Watch Episode 3 here.

PistonHeads Episode 3

[Buff Mchugelarge]

Another good episode and it turns out Dan's pretty handy behind the wheel then?

Good stuff

[Rawwr]

Still making me feel slightly uncomfortable.

[Qussz]

Do we all have to go buy clio 200's now then?

[Konrod]

D'oh! - just understood what is going on.

PHTV releases three episodes in two weeks to create the splash, Jeremy Clarkson takes the quickest way out of his contract. It all fits!

We don't even have to change too many names , Clarkson, James and Trentster.

I claim my £5. So when is the press release??

[Dan Trent]

Hello!

Quick note to say, yes, we're wearing the same clobber as we were in episode two but that's because we filmed the two together and they may well be edited into a single episode for future broadcast elsewhere!

Other than that I hope you enjoy the show and a big shout out to the production team who have done a great job of making us borderline competent at this presenting lark. And with no need for any fisticuffs! No mean feat.

Cheers,

Dan

[Rawwr]

Dan, have you considered drinking a few pints beforehand just to relax a little. You always look like you're on the verge of exploding. Like the nuclear guy from Heroes.

This is all constructive.

[Dan Trent]

If constructive criticism consists of 'why don't you drink some beer!' I'll gladly accept that!

We're filming the next episode tomorrow. Consider the advice taken on board!It might have to be a shandy given I'll need to drive home but hopefully the placebo effect of having a pint in front of me may do the trick!

Cheers!

Dan

[Rawwr]

Failing that, drop some acid, at least it'll make for some interesting viewing.

[anonymous-user]

Have a punch up in the next episode! That looks set to get you a lot of internet attention!

[The Moose]

Dan Trent said:

Quick note to say, yes, we're wearing the same clobber as we were in episode two

We're not (all) bloody women

[Calza]

It still feels too rushed

The Mission Motorsport stuff was great, but every bit of it felt it was crammed into a time slot several times too small .. which I suppose it probably was.

[ArthurDaley]

I gather there's a new opening in the market for a motoring magazine show....

[pjfamilyguy1]

Personally I like the pub location/format and the content has some nice diversity.

Like others have said, no background music please.

Less pieces to camera that have multiple camera shots, some for seemingly for no reason its very distracting and please try and relax in front of the camera so it looks and feels more natural.

I hope this comes across as constructive as I like the format/content and presenters and I appreciate its only episode 3 !

[jiggawhat2k]

Presenting is getting better each episode, good stuff! Would love to see more readers cars, always interesting. And show more details when doing the car unboxing.

All in all it is great, good work.

[The Moose]

Feels a bit like Sheldon Cooper's "Fun with Flags"

Maybe it needs to be longer than 15 mins - I suspect that making it a 20-22 minute show (to allow for some adverts), and filming in the best quality you can would give you scope for the future...

[EmptyCinema]

Calza said:

It still feels too rushed

The Mission Motorsport stuff was great, but every bit of it felt it was crammed into a time slot several times too small .. which I suppose it probably was.

Some bits of this episode did feel rushed but the trajectory from episode 1 (which was awkward to the point of hoping it would be over soon - a sentiment shared by the presenters?), to now, where the presenting has improved and you're left wanting more detail, is promising.

[DonkeyApple]

Generally it's good.

It does currently have the feel of 'Why Don't You' without the talent.

One over chirpy chap, one chap who doesn't want to be there and can't find the camera. It generally looks like the chap on the right has just learned the chap in the left has been banging his wife.

And I really don't get the reason for the blonde to walk on with a clipboard to say something clearly vital at the end.

And if there isn't to be banter between the two on the sofa why not just have one?

Good luck, press on, I'm sure it's going to get slicker and slicker but there's quite a steep curve ahead.

[McSam]

Could you please upload these to YouTube as well as using whatever this embedded player is?

I know I'm not the only one who uses a Chromecast, smart TV or similar to watch online videos on their TV rather than their computer. Quite excellent watching some car reviews on the sofa as if I direct my own TV channel, but nowadays seems a bit naff having to do it at my desk, which this format restricts us to.

[sam303]

I just have a question. Where can I go to look at all those AMG suspension and motor bits?

[sam303]

I just have a question. Where can I go to look at all those AMG suspension and motor bits?