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flazio · 18-03-2021 11:36pm

AMKC wrote: »

I hope Top Gear on Sunday has a section dedicated to her.

I believe the whole series was already in the can so it might just be a post credits caption.

fryup · 19-03-2021 1:12pm

they'll surely mention it, maybe at the very end

AMKC · 19-03-2021 1:17pm

fryup wrote: »

they'll surely mention it, maybe at the very end

Let's hope so. Normally the chatting in or outside the studio part is live I thought.
They did make a change like this before I cannot remember who or what for but it was Clarkson and co there then.

cdeb · 19-03-2021 1:21pm

Hammond after his crash? Though I think that was the first episode of a new series, and they made a big deal of it at the very start and then agreed never to talk about it again.

Larbre34 · 22-03-2021 5:28pm

Last night's episode was dedicated to the memory of Sabine Schmitz with a photo and memorial banner after the credits.

Top Gear on social media stated that there wasn't sufficient time to prepare a tribute package for inclusion in this episode, but that one will be broadcast during the series.

Enjoyable episode last night, everyone loves a Bond car and the Ferrari V8 Vantage is a pleasant thing.

Have to say though, that thrust vectoring jet pack in Flintoff's challenge was absolutely astounding! Lets go Iron Man.

Tzardine · 22-03-2021 5:59pm

Larbre34 wrote: »

Have to say though, that thrust vectoring jet pack in Flintoff's challenge was absolutely astounding! Lets go Iron Man.

It was impressive alright, got the impression it would have been at the top of the hill in about 15 seconds if they were not staging the race for entertainment obviously. I believe Flintoff when he says he was probably trying to have a go but the insurance said no way. He seems to have no fear at all that lad.

I also couldnt help but think that the rig would be an absolute b*stard on the arms.

AMKC · 22-03-2021 6:06pm

Larbre34 wrote: »

Last night's episode was dedicated to the memory of Sabine Schmitz with a photo and memorial banner after the credits.

Top Gear on social media stated that there wasn't sufficient time to prepare a tribute package for inclusion in this episode, but that one will be broadcast during the series.

Enjoyable episode last night, everyone loves a Bond car and the Ferrari V8 Vantage is a pleasant thing.

Have to say though, that thrust vectoring jet pack in Flintoff's challenge was absolutely astounding! Lets go Iron Man.

Was an excellent episode. Loved all the bond cars and even the Renault 5.5 lol. Looked like good fun. The chase at the end with the Ashon Martin DB5 and the old Ford Granads was it was good. Loved that Aston. What a car.
Last night's episode was dedicated to the memory of Sabine Schmitz with a photo and memorial banner after the credits.
Missed the bit at the end after the credits now raging about that. Will have to record the end of it on its repeat tonight to get that

Larbre34 · 22-03-2021 8:14pm

It was a Cortina Ghia Mk4. ðŸ€“

fryup · 22-03-2021 10:36pm

i'd have that alfa over the ferrari anyday

Larbre34 · 22-03-2021 10:43pm

fryup wrote: »

i'd have that alfa over the ferrari anyday

Sell it, buy the Roma and an original of the Alfa and still have change.

Restomods have their place, but when they stray into the category of stupid money, you'd have to be the fool easily parted from it.

AMKC · 23-03-2021 12:41am

Larbre34 wrote: »

Sell it, buy the Roma and an original of the Alfa and still have change.

Restomods have their place, but when they stray into the category of stupid money, you'd have to be the fool easily parted from it.

Or just buy the Roma in the first place and the original of the Alfa and not that fake ugly Alfa they had on the show. It did sound great do.

fryup · 23-03-2021 9:04am

you could clearly see the stunt driver in the Renault 11 from the snippet of the movie, otherwise it was a good stunt

Krombopulos Michael · 23-03-2021 9:07am

fryup wrote: »

you could clearly see the stunt driver in the Renault 11 from the snippet of the movie, otherwise it was a good stunt

The Renault 5 and a half racing was good craic. Wouldn't mind giving that a go myself.

fryup · 01-04-2021 6:14pm

only four episodes this season :eek:

maybe its stretching the bbc's budget to the limit??

surely they'll do a Sabine tribute this weekend

Harika · 02-04-2021 10:06am

The season was split, would assume a Sabine special for next season like the McRae special was fantastic and as long time contributer would prefer something like this over a quickly squeezed in cut.

AMKC · 02-04-2021 10:46am

fryup wrote: »

only four episodes this season :eek:

maybe its stretching the bbc's budget to the limit??

surely they'll do a Sabine tribute this weekend

Yes very disappointing. I was sure when it started 4 weeks ago the epg said episode 1 of 10 then the next week it said episode 2 of 5 them last week it said episode 3 of 4. Such a big disappointment. Where did all them other episodes go too?

dastardly00 · 02-04-2021 11:39am

fryup wrote: »

only four episodes this season :eek:

maybe its stretching the bbc's budget to the limit??

surely they'll do a Sabine tribute this weekend

I think it is a short season because of Covid restrictions. As in, they could only do so much considering they couldn't travel abroad etc.

fryup · 02-04-2021 2:32pm

still not convinced of the current line up, still wish it was C,M,H presenting it

Harris gets a pass he knows his stuff and is a damn good driver...but the other two??

McGuinness gets on my tits sometimes, bit too full on in the - Niteclub loudmouth i'm going to steal your Girlfriend sort of way i.e. he's in love with himself

Flintoff seems a nice enough type of fella, but still a bit iffy in front of camera

What do you folks think?

.red. · 02-04-2021 7:21pm

fryup wrote: »

still not convinced of the current line up, still wish it was C,M,H presenting it

Harris gets a pass he knows his stuff and is a damn good driver...but the other two??

McGuinness gets on my tits sometimes, bit too full on in the - Niteclub loudmouth i'm going to steal your Girlfriend sort of way i.e. he's in love with himself

Flintoff seems a nice enough type of fella, but still a bit iffy in front of camera

What do you folks think?

Harris and Flintoff are brilliant, but both are awful in the studio. That part is obviously very scripted and it shows with both of them as they can't act to save their lives. When they're out and about having the craic, or in the cars I like both.
Flintoff has balls of steel and does the Hammond role but better as he just gets on with it without the dramatics.
Paddy tho is a bit off, if he got dropped he wouldn't be missed.

fryup · 02-04-2021 8:54pm

.red. wrote: »

Paddy tho is a bit off, if he got dropped he wouldn't be missed.

yes get rid of McGuinness and headhunt that guy Ant Anstead on Wheeler Dealers if they haven't already... and maybe a lady presenter too ..Jodie Kidd?

02-04-2021 10:11pm

I think Anstead is gone from WD now. He lives in the US and the show is going back to the UK afaik.

Atlantic Dawn · 03-04-2021 12:39pm

Sabine tribute...

The tribute, which is narrated by Zoe Ball, will be available on BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Sunday after the series finale ends and will also air on BBC One on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/top-gear-pays-tribute-to-sabine-schmitz-1106158.html

AMKC · 04-04-2021 8:33pm

That Fake Toyota Ferrari is a horrible thing. Why would anyone want that? It's a Fakerrari.

The TVR on the other hand is stunning and I love its dash. The Holden Manaro is just that a Holden mundane.

Not a great episode.

Harika · 06-04-2021 5:02pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Sabine tribute...

The tribute, which is narrated by Zoe Ball, will be available on BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Sunday after the series finale ends and will also air on BBC One on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/top-gear-pays-tribute-to-sabine-schmitz-1106158.html

Great tribute to Sabine, great to see her the old lads contributing to her legacy

06-04-2021 8:40pm

Not showing on the planner for tomorrow on my telly (Virgin Media). Is it only on in some BBC regions?

fryup · 06-04-2021 8:52pm

yes, depends on your region

funkey_monkey · 06-04-2021 8:56pm

FF reading the monologues over the video is pure tedium. When him or McG review a car I just don't believe them. There just seems to be nothing behind the eyes.
Harris has developed into it and is a good host. I think that it might be easier to get car folk and turn them into presenters than vice-versa.
Guy Martin or someone of the slightly nutty nature would have been a good counterpart for the other presenters. I'm just not sure that they would have him doing the stuff he does on C4. I'm not sure if caravan demolition derby would get the fire lit in his belly.
I do think there will be a female on the next line-up. Hopefully someone less squealy than VB-H. Sabine was a fantastic driver and interacted really well with the presenters - shame she didn't get (or maybe didn't take up) a more permanent role with the team. I thought I seen her on Fifth Gear too.

06-04-2021 8:57pm

fryup wrote: »

yes, depends on your region

They must think nobody in NI liked Top Gear then. Pity, wouldn’t have minded seeing it.

fryup · 06-04-2021 9:17pm

i'm sure they'll show it at another time, and it'll be up on youtube sooner or later

edit: its on friday 7.35 bbc1 ni

lertsnim · 07-04-2021 8:14am

fryup wrote: »

and it'll be up on youtube sooner or later

It's there now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7CKFvvzKSI

Atlantic Dawn · 07-04-2021 7:33pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Sabine tribute...

The tribute, which is narrated by Zoe Ball, will be available on BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Sunday after the series finale ends and will also air on BBC One on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/top-gear-pays-tribute-to-sabine-schmitz-1106158.html

Starting now on BBC1.

Santan · 07-04-2021 7:47pm

I think Harris is doing a very good job and I wonder what it would be like with guy Martin and him, two fast competitive drivers actually able to go against each other, and also being good at presenting as well, something top gear has never really had, I know Clarkson and hammond were competitive but not in a fast way. I don't know about the 3rd guy paddy is funnier than Freddie but Freddie is the crazy guy to go up against the crazy part of guy, but do you really need 2 crazy guys, no pun intended

Also having 2 mechanical minded guys allows for a lot more fun with doing the specials again, getting crap broken down cars and having to repair on the go

fryup · 07-04-2021 7:55pm

the only problem i'd have with Guy Martin is his accent, its just too strong..i have to put on the subtitles to understand him

Santan · 07-04-2021 7:57pm

fryup wrote: »

the only problem i'd have with Guy Martin is his accent, its just too strong..i have to put on the subtitles to understand him

Ha ha yeah I know what you mean but I think it's great

AMKC · 08-04-2021 9:04am

That was a lovely tribute to Sabine. Guy Martin would be great on the show. He has no fear, has no problem doing new things and he is a legend.

08-04-2021 11:14am

A legend if you like motorbikes.

coolisin · 08-04-2021 11:23am

I have the tribute on to record, so hopefully the sky box remembers it!
I've only watched the first episode and the last as I thought that was the tribute show.
The Dads car episode was really good and touching until they threw in the stupid race, it really didnt need it.
The lads banter was gone for a short while and it was a lovely personal episode or so I thought.

The Toyota in Ferrari dress is just why, why, why spend £10k on that piece of junk!!!! Just get the regular Mr2
The other cars where cool for the money, I mean I wouldn't buy the monaro but at least it was an out there choice.

Santan · 08-04-2021 12:41pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

A legend if you like motorbikes.

His shows on channel 4 are great, I think he comes across so well, very good sense of humour, comfortable in front of the camera, great knowledge about what he does, a very good all rounder

mloc123 · 08-04-2021 12:45pm

I think overall the current setup works well. I would not have been a flintoff/mcguiness fan previously but the 3 of them together seem to have good chemistry.

sonofenoch · 08-04-2021 5:35pm

Santan wrote: »

His shows on channel 4 are great, I think he comes across so well, very good sense of humour, comfortable in front of the camera, great knowledge about what he does, a very good all rounder

Very talented bloke who'll put his hand to anything, as well as his programme speed there were some great one off shows he did, particular favourites of mine were the Spitfire rebuild and him joining an F1 pit crew

fryup · 08-04-2021 5:52pm

Santan wrote: »

His shows on channel 4 are great, I think he comes across so well, very good sense of humour, comfortable in front of the camera, great knowledge about what he does, a very good all rounder

yes i agree for the most part ....but....presenting in front of a camera in a studio setting?? esp with his heavy accent?? if i was the TG producer i would say "sorry no"

as i said previously Ant Anstead or Mat from Carwow or maybe some up & coming motoring journalist pref female would fit the bill

afatbollix · 08-04-2021 8:18pm

Your forgetting that top gear is nothing about cars and all about the banter lads!!!!!

Muppet Man · 08-04-2021 11:41pm

Ya... it was described to me as basically a comedy show that uses cars as props. Once you accept that, it becomes a different proposition.

fryup · 09-04-2021 2:17am

afatbollix wrote: »

Your forgetting that top gear is nothing about cars and all about the banter lads!!!!!

yes and for the most part the banter between the current trio is contrived/stilted

09-04-2021 7:56am

I was never that into the new ladbible version of the show but if Guy Martin is the other option then I’ll happily take Flintoff and Take Me Out man.

California Dreamer · 12-04-2021 7:48am

fryup wrote: »

still not convinced of the current line up, still wish it was C,M,H presenting it

Can wish all you like but that ship has well and truly sailed. I like the trio, no arrogance that Clarkson has.

California Dreamer · 12-04-2021 7:50am

AMKC wrote: »

That Fake Toyota Ferrari is a horrible thing. Why would anyone want that? It's a Fakerrari.

The TVR on the other hand is stunning and I love its dash. The Holden Manaro is just that a Holden mundane.

Not a great episode.

You know apart from the Scottish highlands and driving roads that rival the best in the world!

12-04-2021 7:50am

I managed to get the tribute show downloaded off youtube before it was taken down and got watching it this weekend. Was very well done.

fryup · 12-04-2021 8:35am

California Dreamer wrote: »

Can wish all you like but that ship has well and truly sailed. I like the trio, no arrogance that Clarkson has.

Clarkson's arrogance was all tongue in cheek, it was all just an act

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