TST podcast - Mr Harris

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Plate spinner said:

yonex said:

What strikes me is just how likeable CH is, it’s a shame they’ve made him play a character type thing on Top Gear. When it’s just him, chilled out talking about cars he’s brilliant at conveying things.

Totally agree.
I’ve followed him for ages, I like his writing style, knowledge, enthusiasm and insights. When he moved to video and started making YT stuff with Neil I thought it was also brilliant. I also like the fact he’s a bit chippy as well, says what he thinks and isn’t afraid to fall out with manufacturers - that’s exactly what I want from a credible journalist.

I get that TG was a good career move, I’m sure he’s making a few quid and is getting profile for future projects, good on him, but he’s no actor Which is what that show requires.
People seeing him for the first time are being done a disservice IMO. The guy is better than people see of him on that show, playing some sort of nerd / fall-guy role. Even when he does his solo reviews, it’s all dumbed down / exaggerated nonsense.
When he first appeared looking all awkward and trying to be ‘scripted funny’, my GF actually said “is he that guy from the videos you watch? I thought you said he was brilliant...”

He appears to be having a fair amount of fun. I went to watch the recording of the first episode of the forthcoming TG series yesterday and the three of them seemed to have fun with it (although the most natural bits won’t make it to TV because it was to rude etc.