classic33
Leg End Member
How'd you get out of life alive?
New top gear 2019
- Thread starter biggs682
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Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
It went downhill after William Woolard left.... 
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biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
I just heard that they have stopped working on the next series of Top Gear .
They mention that Freddie Flintoff is still not fully recovered.
Can you imagine the insurance the production company needs and costs.
Perhaps we might get a BBC version of 5 th gear which I actually enjoy and I also think it's more aimed at genuine motorists.
They mention that Freddie Flintoff is still not fully recovered.
Can you imagine the insurance the production company needs and costs.
Perhaps we might get a BBC version of 5 th gear which I actually enjoy and I also think it's more aimed at genuine motorists.
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
I'm a reasonably serious 'car-guy / petrol-head'. And whilst Flintoff is amusing for all of 10 minutes - the lack of real content / substance from him episode after episode hasn't made me want to tune-in religiously if i'm honest. What Harris says - i take note of however. I like; and think he offers real insight into his areas of expertise. Paddy's opinions; and my thoughts on him aren't even worth the key-strokes i can't be bothered and won't be writing.......
I'm sure there's an appealing balance in there somewhere between mass-market and enthusiast. And 5th gear just about hits that spot right now for me......
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Anyone know what injuries he has.
It all seems very quiet.
It all seems very quiet.
wiggydiggy
Guru
I haven't watched New New Top Gear regularly, I have watched some of the specials (Their 'Rally vehicles through Nepal*) was pretty good. I looked up the original crash and it seems it wasn't a stunt or anything like that, just a car review that went wrong. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-...lintoff-top-gear-crash-injuries-b2244830.html
*Might not have been Nepal, cars were Peugeot 205, some local big offroad truck and something else.
*Might not have been Nepal, cars were Peugeot 205, some local big offroad truck and something else.
vickster
Legendary Member
Facial injuries and broken ribs according to Google search
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Not watched it since Angela Rippon left.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I believe the facial injuries were quite bad. Flipped a 3 wheel open top Morgan.
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Yes, becoming an issue here too. Seen quite a few 'yoof' on these things - nearly all wearing the ninja style balaclava - press a button & its whoosh!...instant(ish) 30-40mph, no need for pedalling. Even more fun with no lights at night racing on cyclepaths.
I'm with you, Flintoff, I don't mind
His travel programmes are better though, with Rob Penn (think that's the surname)
McGuiness........ least said/wrote, the better
Harris; he does know his stuff
That's going back some years!!
I remember Vicki Butler-Henderson with fondness
Those little squeals of delight/surprise/fear
(I won't mention the TVR Sagaris review..........)
Which one paper(fail?) was outraged to realise it had no airbags, or a roof
(under a weight-limit, for airbags???)
DRM
Guru
- Location
- West Yorks
The fact that the BBC have apologised to Freddie suggests that perhaps the insurers may have called time on Top Gear
DRM
Guru
- Location
- West Yorks
That’s what I’m implying
