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This series of Top Gear is the worst ever. Discuss

susannahsutton1
susannahsutton1 Posts: 372
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What was once a Sunday night is now a chore to see if it gets better...

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  • sussexbythesea
    sussexbythesea Posts: 1,336 Member
    We don't watch anymore it is now beyond puerile some of the stuff they do is beyond the pale imho
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Didnt see last night but I like it so far. The only bits I don't like is the 'car' bits. I live the entertainment stuff though. And at least richard Hammond hasn't got that stupid hair cut any more
  • farway
    farway Posts: 1,264 Member
    Haven't seen last night's yet, but for me it seems just fine & I enjoy it
  • spongeh
    spongeh Posts: 152 Member
    I think it's great :tongue:
  • jst1986
    jst1986 Posts: 204 Member
    I love it but it's becoming more and more obviously scripted as time goes on. Mind you Jeremy selling the P45 to Dragons Den the other week had me in tears with laughter.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    I skipped the intro - get the feeling I missed the "This program is a paid advertisement for Kia cars" bit?

    I don't think it's much different to previous series and that's perhaps the issue.
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    You mean at some point it was good?

    I like cars so the content of the show is fine but I hate Jeremy Clarkson with a passion. If he is on my TV for more than 5 minutes my TV breaks. It ends up with a fist shaped hole in the screen.
  • susannahsutton1
    susannahsutton1 Posts: 372
    I used to like it but it used to feel more like a show with an ensemble of three presenters (albeit with some special hairstyles) and specific cool car stuff. Now it feels like just Jeremy with him getting lots more airtime and the other two plus the cars are just fading into the background.

    I thought that P45 segment was funny the other week, but it went on too long and had even less to do with real cars than usual!
  • Frankii_x
    Frankii_x Posts: 238
    I really like it. If I'm not enjoying an episode or any programme I just turn it off - don't really let it be an issue!
  • drewk1
    drewk1 Posts: 11 Member
    Don't watch it anymore.

    Found it was turning into a car themed comedy programme and I found some of Clarksons antics just irritating.

    I now much prefer the James May programs, the one on the glider was fantastic.

    If I want to watch any car related stuff I find 5th gear more to more taste.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    The parking sensor bit was interesting but I did actually doze off during the programme.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    The parking sensor bit was interesting but I did actually doze off during the programme.
    The irksome thing is that while it's ok for a cheapish car - though not really that cheap - it's far from new.
    Yet Clarkson did his mock-amazement about it, despite that I'm pretty sure they've tested them before and will have no doubt seen similar.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    The parking sensor bit was interesting but I did actually doze off during the programme.
    The irksome thing is that while it's ok for a cheapish car - though not really that cheap - it's far from new.
    Yet Clarkson did his mock-amazement about it, despite that I'm pretty sure they've tested them before and will have no doubt seen similar.

    Yeah, I know what you mean. I just imagine if I had one I'd drive about town challenging it to park everywhere. :bigsmile:
  • scrumhalf7
    scrumhalf7 Posts: 175 Member
    Have to agree its probably had its day. Used to like it but Clarkson gets on my nerves these days.
  • ms_leanne
    ms_leanne Posts: 523 Member
    I agree with the above.
  • hougt
    hougt Posts: 1,088
    I still love it and can watch it any time even if it is a repeat, but being a rugby union guy I nearly cried when I saw what they did to the hallowed ground that is twickeham
  • scrumhalf7
    scrumhalf7 Posts: 175 Member
    Being a rugby league guy I would love to have seen that! Less kicking than normal I would imagine!!! Sorry but couldnt resist LOL!!! Have actually played rugby union as well and really enjoyed it but league is my true love.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    It's on iplayer if you want to see them ruin the grounds.

    Presumably, the ground was due a returf before a major event? (I'm asking!) I can't see them thinking that the grass wouldn't be ruined because any petrolhead given an open piece of flat grass and permission to go crazy is going to do handbrake turns.
  • spongeh
    spongeh Posts: 152 Member
    Being a rugby league guy I would love to have seen that! Less kicking than normal I would imagine!!! Sorry but couldnt resist LOL!!! Have actually played rugby union as well and really enjoyed it but league is my true love.

    League is my one true love aswell and as I was brought up around Headingley theres only one team for me aswell :happy:
  • scrumhalf7
    scrumhalf7 Posts: 175 Member
    Being a rugby league guy I would love to have seen that! Less kicking than normal I would imagine!!! Sorry but couldnt resist LOL!!! Have actually played rugby union as well and really enjoyed it but league is my true love.

    League is my one true love aswell and as I was brought up around Headingley theres only one team for me aswell :happy:

    Should have guessed you were a Rhino from your profile pics with the string vest on. Very fetching!!!:bigsmile:

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