Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with Jeremy Clarkson

Cherry Blossom · 09-05-2018 02:43AM

I used to be a big top gear fan but I have to say I really don't like Clarkson in this especially the groan worthy dad jokes.

dulpit · 09-05-2018 07:58AM

ITV must be delighted with the calibre of contestants, not having to pay out much.

You feel they'll need at least 1 high winner though, least the 125 K mark..

Uncharted · 09-05-2018 09:24AM

dulpit wrote: »

ITV must be delighted with the calibre of contestants, not having to pay out much.

You feel they'll need at least 1 high winner though, least the 125 K mark..

I'd say 64k will be the highest.
The standard of contestants is appalling.
I'm hoping Clarkson gets the permanent gig if it's greenlit.

Andy From Sligo · 09-05-2018 12:30PM

If this does turn out to be a one off anniversary gig does anyone have any ideas what will happen to the last contestant on the last day? .... They could be doing quite well with 32 grand and 3 lifelines left and look promising to go onto a million or néar it but the fog horn could go off and the end of the show! Cut short in their prime. I can't remember what happened on the original shows what happened with the last contestants when the show used to end for the season, anyone remember what happened?

Relikk · 09-05-2018 12:41PM

Poochie05 wrote: »

God the reasoning before every question is irritating

One of the reasons why I stopped watching Eggheads a few years ago. It became a cliché that the contestants felt compelled, even when they know the answer, to explain every little detail about each option and why they were or weren't choosing it. Just answer the fucking question.

The ask the host thing with this series, Clarkson really needs to stop misleading the contestants with his ramblings if he doesn't know the answer. He's influenced two people so far that has resulted in a lot of lost money. I think the way that lifeline should work is if the contestant doesn't know the answer, but Clarkson does and he interjects that he knows, the contestant agrees to use it, Clarkson gives his answer and uses the lifeline. But only up to a certain amount of money, no more than say... 64k.

Herlihy82 · 09-05-2018 12:58PM

After watching a few episodes it seems to me that the new rules add little to the show. The "ask the host" is a strange one as the presenter is being put on the spot and is unlikely to recommend an answer unless certain. Maybe it's included for the squirm value. And setting the second safety net isn't really adding that much. So someone can set it at 16K instead of 32K.

K.Flyer · 09-05-2018 01:11PM

I agree, If Jeremy clearly doesn't know the answer he should be less rambling and more concise, similar to phoning a friend.
A reasonable "... I think it might be B, because of xyz, but other than that, I don't know the answer."
Or a clear, "..sorry, I have no idea and I don't want to influence or mislead you"
Then leave it at that.

jr86 · 09-05-2018 01:17PM

Herlihy82 wrote: »

After watching a few episodes it seems to me that the new rules add little to the show. The "ask the host" is a strange one as the presenter is being put on the spot and is unlikely to recommend an answer unless certain. Maybe it's included for the squirm value. And setting the second safety net isn't really adding that much. So someone can set it at 16K instead of 32K.

Yeah I haven't warmed to the new safety net feature. I suppose in theory it would enable those on higher amounts (and may set a higher safety net) to gamble more freely with less to lose. There's also the tension surrounding when exactly will they set the safety net as they climb the ladder

However in this new edition I can't see too many getting into the real high numbers

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

If this does turn out to be a one off anniversary gig does anyone have any ideas what will happen to the last contestant on the last day? .... They could be doing quite well with 32 grand and 3 lifelines left and look promising to go onto a million or néar it but the fog horn could go off and the end of the show! Cut short in their prime. I can't remember what happened on the original shows what happened with the last contestants when the show used to end for the season, anyone remember what happened?

On celeb editions they used to just finish up with what they were on when the 'hooter' went off

For this I'm sure they could edit it accordingly to squeeze it all into one hour. Or do an extended special

silverharp · 09-05-2018 02:05PM

I see they make a point of saying that they send out a production assistant to the phone a friend's house so that there is no cheating. I havnt seen a whole show but potentially there are a lot of combinations of who could be phone a friend. Is the show edited so that whoever wins from the group, the next part of the show is filmed at a different time? they hardly have 20 or 30 staff sitting in people's houses ?

dulpit · 09-05-2018 02:30PM

silverharp wrote: »

I see they make a point of saying that they send out a production assistant to the phone a friend's house so that there is no cheating. I havnt seen a whole show but potentially there are a lot of combinations of who could be phone a friend. Is the show edited so that whoever wins from the group, the next part of the show is filmed at a different time? they hardly have 20 or 30 staff sitting in people's houses ?

Somebody mentioned that you are allowed 2 phone a friends - so that's 12 staff members.. Sounds like they do have them there...

autumnbelle · 09-05-2018 02:34PM

Really enjoyed the show last night Clarksons dry sense of humour suits the show!

silverharp · 09-05-2018 02:41PM

dulpit wrote: »

Somebody mentioned that you are allowed 2 phone a friends - so that's 12 staff members.. Sounds like they do have them there...

"I work in TV" lol :pac:

flazio · 09-05-2018 02:42PM

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

If this does turn out to be a one off anniversary gig does anyone have any ideas what will happen to the last contestant on the last day? .... They could be doing quite well with 32 grand and 3 lifelines left and look promising to go onto a million or néar it but the fog horn could go off and the end of the show! Cut short in their prime. I can't remember what happened on the original shows what happened with the last contestants when the show used to end for the season, anyone remember what happened?

It's all prerecorded, so the editors can make sure it fits the time slot.

jr86 · 09-05-2018 04:47PM

I assume they now screen the phone a friends as well

I know in the early days there were syndicates set up and quiz experts offered to be a phone-a-friend in return for a portion of the winnings

DJIMI TRARORE · 09-05-2018 05:13PM

Always liked this programme but it doesnt show the British education system in a good light,my god these contestants are thick,ps;ive only seen tuesdays episode

09-05-2018 05:30PM

dublinman1990 wrote: »

Yeah. I agree it is pricey. Amazon UK have it at £40. Yikes. :eek:

They don't, it's exclusive to Smyths. It's a third party seller who's buying it for £25 in Smyths and selling it on their Amazon store for £40.

FourFourRED · 09-05-2018 09:04PM

He’s been here before on Slumdog Millionaire!

AMKC · 09-05-2018 09:05PM

An easy two questions to start with.

AMKC · 09-05-2018 09:06PM

Oh he does not know this one

AMKC · 09-05-2018 09:06PM

Gona ask Jeremy lol.

Kuva · 09-05-2018 09:07PM

DJIMI TRARORE wrote: »

Always liked this programme but it doesnt show the British education system in a good light,my god these contestants are thick,ps;ive only seen tuesdays episode

Only easy if you know the answer, do you not know this?

One question can wipe out all lifelines and still not have an answer, theirs a portrait pic most nights, feck all would know them.

AMKC · 09-05-2018 09:07PM

Oh I think it's A.

Another lifeline used not going good for him.

AMKC · 09-05-2018 09:12PM

May used 50/50 if his friend does not know.

Kuva · 09-05-2018 09:12PM

not a chance taker at all this fella (yet)

FourFourRED · 09-05-2018 09:14PM

The Sun Was Right

Jeff2 · 09-05-2018 09:17PM

I would have got the last one right about the sun but guessed right on the ones before that.

The easy ones seem harder sometimes.

AMKC · 09-05-2018 09:19PM

Is it T3

Kuva · 09-05-2018 09:20PM

He'll not go for this

Fred Swanson · 09-05-2018 09:20PM

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AMKC · 09-05-2018 09:20PM

Nope not T3 its T4

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with Jeremy Clarkson

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