[Updated] New BBC Top Gear trailer released - Page 34

Hom3r · 24-12-2015, 20:22

I'm waiting for the Clarkson one.

heero_yuy · 13-01-2016, 10:30

More trouble at 't BBC mill:

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TOP Gear new boy Chris Evans fears the show’s global appeal could be harmed — because he is not famous enough.

The Radio 2 star may be a household name in the UK but he has admitted he is “not really internationally known”.

Now he is desperate to book superstars to come on the programme and boost its profile — with American actors, singers and sports personalities top of his list.

He has even promised to give them a “low-risk interview” and not ask awkward questions about affairs or scandals if they agree to appear in the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car segment.

Linky

denphone · 13-01-2016, 11:16

Its doomed............

**Damien** · 13-01-2016, 11:31

Not really sure it's new trouble. They would have known Evans wasn't as big as Clarkson, they can't replicate the former show.

adzii_nufc · 13-01-2016, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Damien

Not really sure it's new trouble. They would have known Evans wasn't as big as Clarkson, they can't replicate the former show.

That's it. The original Top gear followed Tiff over to channel 5 and was just as bad there. Clarkson's top gear won't change a bit on Amazon and I think Evans will drum out heavy viewers in the first weeks and fall apart after that before being axed completely. I think everyone's intrigued to see how Evans will do this and what style of show the new top gear is going to be. Again though, I can't see past it ever being as good as Clarkson's show.

MalteseFalcon · 13-01-2016, 12:28

I won't watch the new TG, as I cannot stand Chris Evans. They'll soon regret sacking Clarkson as they will lose their biggest international seller.

Sirius · 13-01-2016, 12:28

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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

That's it. The original Top gear followed Tiff over to channel 5 and was just as bad there. Clarkson's top gear won't change a bit on Amazon and I think Evans will drum out heavy viewers in the first weeks and fall apart after that before being axed completely. I think everyone's intrigued to see how Evans will do this and what style of show the new top gear is going to be. Again though, I can't see past it ever being as good as Clarkson's show.

I will subscribe to Amazon just to watch Clarksons new show. As for the new so called top gear well there is not a chance i will be watching that.

**Chris** · 13-01-2016, 12:38

Top Gear was getting stale IMO. There are only so many times you can re-shoot the same joke. The new line-up gives them a chance to do something different. It will stand or fall on its own merits, just as it did when they last re-booted it.

Hom3r · 13-01-2016, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Chris

Top Gear was getting stale IMO. There are only so many times you can re-shoot the same joke. The new line-up gives them a chance to do something different. It will stand or fall on its own merits, just as it did when they last re-booted it.

I doubt people think it's getting stale, I was on the waiting list, to get on the waiting list for over 6 years.

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Originally Posted by Sirius

I will subscribe to Amazon just to watch Clarksons new show. As for the new so called top gear well there is not a chance i will be watching that.

I subscribe before Christmas in error but will keep it now.

**Chris** · 13-01-2016, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

I doubt people think it's getting stale, I was on the waiting list, to get on the waiting list for over 6 years.[

I subscribe before Christmas in error but will keep it now.

Well clearly "people" do ... I am one of them

I have no idea how many people agree with me, but I'd be surprised if I'm the only one. Mind you, I was never an avid, set my schedule, mustn't miss it viewer.

There are doubtless those that think this is the worst thing that could possibly have happened to it. A higher proportion of such people are likely to be found among those that wait years to get studio tickets. However, the show is made for broadcast, not theatre, so the more important figure is how many people tune in, not how long the queue is at the aerodrome.

Will the viewing figures go up or down? Time will tell.

alanbjames · 13-01-2016, 19:02

Why not offer the stars a go at his glasses while they are on and see who does the best Chris Evans impressions.

TheDaddy · 13-01-2016, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Chris

Well clearly "people" do ... I am one of them

I have no idea how many people agree with me, but I'd be surprised if I'm the only one. Mind you, I was never an avid, set my schedule, mustn't miss it viewer.

There are doubtless those that think this is the worst thing that could possibly have happened to it. A higher proportion of such people are likely to be found among those that wait years to get studio tickets. However, the show is made for broadcast, not theatre, so the more important figure is how many people tune in, not how long the queue is at the aerodrome.

Will the viewing figures go up or down? Time will tell.

I agree with you. Been saying it for years and eventually stopped watching. Probably won't bother with the new incarnation either though tbh

**Damien** · 13-01-2016, 20:19

I mean the BBC would have renewed the show, it's just that Clarkson punched a staff member in the face. Sorta creates a HR problem for them.

TheDaddy · 13-01-2016, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Damien

I mean the BBC would have renewed the show, it's just that Clarkson punched a staff member in the face. Sorta creates a HR problem for them.

I think Clarkson will be back on the bbc in time anyway

denphone · 13-01-2016, 20:37

Well he might have to take a pay cut then TD as we know how strapped the BBC is for money.