Top Gear thread

[Madman]

The BBC have indicated they will relaunch Top Gear in 2016, presumably with a new format making a clean break with the old one.

[SVT666]

I give the new Top Gear one season before it's cancelled.

[SVT666]

I hope the final 3 episodes are on the DVD.

[Eye of the Tiger]

The BBC have indicated they will relaunch Top Gear in 2016, presumably with a new format making a clean break with the old one.

I will not watch it.

[GoCougs]

There are always a handful of ways to kill a non compete anyway... Rarely do they stand up in court (well at least in the US).

They can stand up if written correctly (mostly, realistic time frame, realistic no-go customer/competitor list). Thing is most are written poorly, and not even by lawyers.

[r0tor]

LMAO... Clarkson just got signed on as a guest host for some news thing on the BBC on April 24

[BimmerM3]

LMAO... Clarkson just got signed on as a guest host for some news thing on the BBC on April 24

It just makes the BBC look like a bunch of fools. They're giving up one of the most watched TV programs in the world, but they're letting him on other shows anyway?

[SVT666]

The BBC is run by idiots.

[Payman]

Clarkson bowed out.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Who cares, he always was a twat anyway.

[SVT666]

What a shitshow

[Byteme]

Clarkson bowed out.

Yup.   The show sounds a lot like NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. 


Update: Former 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson is not coming back to TV
Business Insider
By Benjamin Zhang
4 hours ago
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.Jeremy Clarkson BBC(YouTube/BBC/amgbob)Jeremy Clarkson is not returning to TV after all.

Clarkson has decided to pull the plug on his turn as the guest host of an episode of the BBC news quiz show "Have I Got News For You."

According to the show's producers, the bombastic TV host and automotive journalist decided against the appearance after a period of reflection.

Clarkson's cancelled appearance on "Have I Got News For You" would have been his first appearance on the BBC and on TV after the network announced late last month that it would not renew Clarkson's contract which expired at the end of March. 

The network's decision to part ways with the polarizing TV personality came after an internal BBC inquiry found Clarkson had punched a "Top Gear" producer when he failed to obtain a hot steak dinner after a long day of filming.

In addition, the fracas with the producer came on the heels of a controversy-filled 2014 for Clarkson — which saw the TV host mired in scandal stemming from accusations of racists, sexists, and culturally insensitive comments.

Prior to his dismissal, Clarkson had spent nearly three decades as a host on "Top Gear" and is credited with being the driving force behind the show's explosive international success.

With more than 350 million weekly viewers, "Top Gear" set the Guinness World record as the most watched factual TV program in the world. In addition to the UK show, the Top Gear brand also includes numerous international spinoffs, a live stadium tour, merchandising, a successful magazine, and website.

"Have I Got News For You" is the BBC's comedy quiz show where panels of celebrity guests are grilled on the week's major news stories.  For the past decade, the show has employed a series of guest hosts ranging from hollywood stars such as Benedict Cumberbatch and William Shatner to politicians like London Mayor Boris Johnson.

Clarkson has been a frequent participant in the quiz show, and last served as a guest host on an episode in April 2014.

The Clarkson-helmed episode would have aired on April 24. However, this may not be the end of Jeremy Clarkson involvement with "Have I Got News For You." The show's producers hinted to BBC News that he may guest host on another episode later in the year.

[GoCougs]

Has anyone mentioned Chris Harris as a replacement?

[SVT666]

Has anyone mentioned Chris Harris as a replacement?

I listened to him on Joe Rogan's podcast and it didn't seem like he would be interested.  The way he talked about it was like he believed nobody could ever replace any of them especially Clarkson and nobody should even try.  He has spent a lot of time building his own brand and he doesn't want to abandon it.

[Byteme]

I listened to him on Joe Rogan's podcast and it didn't seem like he would be interested.  The way he talked about it was like he believed nobody could ever replace any of them especially Clarkson and nobody should even try.  He has spent a lot of time building his own brand and he doesn't want to abandon it.

Everyone, at the time, thought no one could replace Jack Parr on The Tonight Show.  His replacement, Johnny Carson, had a pretty good run.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Has anyone mentioned Chris Harris as a replacement?

I thought I did, maybe in a different thread.

I'd actually watch top gear again with Chris on it. I haven't watched top gear in years.

Also, LOL at the guiness record of the most watched "factual" tv show.

[SVT666]

Everyone, at the time, thought no one could replace Jack Parr on The Tonight Show.  His replacement, Johnny Carson, had a pretty good run.

I'm telling you what HE said.

[Madman]

Everyone, at the time, thought no one could replace Jack Parr on The Tonight Show.  His replacement, Johnny Carson, had a pretty good run.

The Tonight Show went to pot when Steve Allen left!   

[GoCougs]

I listened to him on Joe Rogan's podcast and it didn't seem like he would be interested.  The way he talked about it was like he believed nobody could ever replace any of them especially Clarkson and nobody should even try.  He has spent a lot of time building his own brand and he doesn't want to abandon it.

I'm curious as to what exactly is his brand whereby he has to ask for donations to keep his YouTube channel alive...

Probably the best thing he can do is feign disinterest.

[r0tor]

Having the BBC bow down to him, and then Clarkson snub them... Nice chess move

[Colin]

LMAO... Clarkson just got signed on as a guest host for some news thing on the BBC on April 24

It is not "just"......... this was planned before the whole Top gear debacle. It was widely reported during the time that his fate was being determined, with some speculation that he would be asked not to do it. As the show is topical, it will not have been recorded yet, so dropping him could have been an option. It will be interesting to see how the regulars, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton treat him. Their satire can be rather close to the bone sometimes (which is why the show is popular).

Ironically, the original host of Have I Got News for You, which has been running for 25 years, was Angus Deayton, who got busted for repeatedly coming on the show under the influence of drugs. The show then used guests, most of who are well known (in the UK) to host it and has continued from strength to strength.  presenter offences

[Payman]

The BBC is run by idiots.

I'd gladly trade the CBC.

[SVT666]

I'd gladly trade the CBC.

Most definitely. The CBC is run by communists.

[r0tor]

Wow, so apparently Clarkson was in the midst of a cancer scare that he couldnt get further diagnosed because he was on a top gear trip when the fracas broke out... That's about enough to put anyone over the edge.

[AutobahnSHO]

Wow, so apparently Clarkson was in the midst of a cancer scare that he couldnt get further diagnosed because he was on a top gear trip when the fracas broke out... That's about enough to put anyone over the edge.

yuck!!

[Byteme]

Wow, so apparently Clarkson was in the midst of a cancer scare that he couldnt get further diagnosed because he was on a top gear trip when the fracas broke out... That's about enough to put anyone over the edge.

I saw that and apparently it's nothing to worry about.  I also saw where Clarkson said he's considering a motoring show on TV; life after Top Gear. 

[GoCougs]

Wow, so apparently Clarkson was in the midst of a cancer scare that he couldnt get further diagnosed because he was on a top gear trip when the fracas broke out... That's about enough to put anyone over the edge.

Absolutely not an excuse.

[r0tor]

Absolutely not an excuse.

Your an ass everyday without a lesser excuse - shrug-

[SVT666]

Wow, so apparently Clarkson was in the midst of a cancer scare that he couldnt get further diagnosed because he was on a top gear trip when the fracas broke out... That's about enough to put anyone over the edge.

I saw that too, but it's not an excuse.

[SVT666]

Your an ass everyday without a lesser excuse - shrug-

"You're"

He's not punching co-workers in the face though.  Yes, he throws phones against kitchen cupboards, but he's not punching people.