BBC Top Gear Thread 2021/2022

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DSLiverpool

14,763 posts

203 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Who’s The Stig these days?

Fermit and Sexy Sarah

13,020 posts

101 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Caddyshack said:
Another great episode, really enjoyed it. Best series ever imo.
Can't say that 100% - only because I can't recall every series - but it has been a bloody fine one. They have mentioned 'in the summer' a few times, so let's hope for a 2x6 per year run.

anonymous-user

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55 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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DSLiverpool said:
Who’s The Stig these days?
James May

CooperD

2,870 posts

178 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Quite an enjoyable episode. Not the best of the series and again like a few others, no idea who KSI is. I thought he was a Korean pop singer!!

Fastpedeller

3,875 posts

147 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Crikey - I haven't watched this since Clarkson et al. Switched on tonight and couldn't believe how bad it is. Never again.

thetapeworm

11,241 posts

240 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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SydneyBridge said:
Really dont like the Ferrari, cant think of any other convertible that looks better with the roof up like that does
It's not a visually appealing machine, way too much going on.

Enjoyed the top speed runs at Elvington though, took me back to doing 168.6mph there when my Supra was completely standard and shouldn't really have been able to do that.

The slowing down was when it hit home.

240Cup

640 posts

191 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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One of the best epidoes I have seen for a long time - the banter seemed genuine and un scripted in this one.

Blackpuddin

16,555 posts

206 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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I've enjoyed the series thus far but there was too much forced hilarity and shouting this week.

mcg_

1,445 posts

93 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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enjoyed that one.

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

199 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Can't say that 100% - only because I can't recall every series - but it has been a bloody fine one. They have mentioned 'in the summer' a few times, so let's hope for a 2x6 per year run.
I’ll wager NOT. bajar was in Novfor instance.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/syndication.bleache...


I’d wager the audience but is the only thing that has been done in 2020.

These three also do not just do Top Gear so other commitments outside of it.

HorneyMX5

5,309 posts

151 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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Loved the Cadwell bit, my fave UK circuit to drive.

Adam B

27,260 posts

255 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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It’s been an excellent series so far

Not even Sabine and KFC managed to ruin this episode

gregs656

10,903 posts

182 months

Sunday 23rd February 2020
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They’ve done really well this season, it’s a shame next week is the last one.

They’re mixing up the format just enough I think. Getting them into/onto those drag vehicles for example.

If I was part of the team putting this season together I think I’d be properly satisfied with my work.

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

199 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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gregs656 said:
They’ve done really well this season, it’s a shame next week is the last one.

They’re mixing up the format just enough I think. Getting them into/onto those drag vehicles for example.

If I was part of the team putting this season together I think I’d be properly satisfied with my work.
I think Paddy was too when he turned up on This Morning after the show was finished the night before - then went out boozing all night long and into the live studio smile

hotchy

4,474 posts

127 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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I enjoyed this group of presenters just as much as the Clarkson era. Well done.

I must be a young one here, I know who ksi is, every one of his youtube videos hits over 3-6 million views within half a day. A million views equates to approx £1500 that's a good earner releasing a video a day. His boxing match had more pay per views than the proper world championship fights. His music is trash.

davek_964

8,828 posts

176 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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Not been a big fan of this series. Last week was particularly bad - but last night was better.

Would have been interesting to see a sports series McLaren in their sports car test - probably a better fit against a 911 than the Aston (much as I like Astons).

Escort3500

11,918 posts

146 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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Adam B said:
It’s been an excellent series so far

Not even Sabine and KFC managed to ruin this episode
And all the better for not bringing Eddie Jordan back.

Edited by Escort3500 on Monday 24th February 08:30

Dog Star

16,145 posts

169 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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gregs656 said:
If I was part of the team putting this season together I think I’d be properly satisfied with my work.
Agreed - after the previous few years - especially the Chris Evans season - they must have been seriously wondering if they would every get it right.

I did raise an eyebrow at this years lineup when it was announced and it was either a massive gamble or just truly inspired. Looking forwards to the next lot.

Riley Blue

20,981 posts

227 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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KTF said:
That VW is absolutely mental. What a showcase for electric power.
yes The most impressive car, quite possibly, ever.

p1stonhead

25,568 posts

168 months

Monday 24th February 2020
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Riley Blue said:
KTF said:
That VW is absolutely mental. What a showcase for electric power.
yes The most impressive car, quite possibly, ever.
Wonder how it would fare against the unrestricted Porsche 919 on a lap for lap basis?

Seems like the lap record holder at Portimao is an Oreca LMP2 car which was seven seconds faster than Harris’ time last night so presume the 919 would destroy the VW?