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OmegaJJH · 30 May 2016, 05:42 PM

I have to agree. The studio bit just felt like they were trying a bit too hard.
The videos although good were just more of what has already been done.
It's wasn't Clarkson & co that were tired IMO it was the format. They were out of ideas. This was the perfect opportunity to do something new but they have unfortunately tried to keep the status quo.
Shame.

SeaDweller50 · 30 May 2016, 06:40 PM

This was their reaction following the airing of last night's show.

Ruud Van Driver · 30 May 2016, 08:09 PM

I can't watch it out here and I wouldn't have if I was home. I can't be doing with that pillock Chris Evans.

The reviews I've read so far are pretty much what I expected.

dysondiver · 30 May 2016, 08:17 PM

im still reeling ,,, all they did was change the color of the lighting wash in the same studio , with the same format same running order , to be fair , and i never thought id type this ,,, Matt Le Blanc actually did the best out of the three ,, he was right up there at poor to average.

dysondiver · 30 May 2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Airborne

This was their reaction following the airing of last night's show.

ill bet thats so close to the truth

Pict · 30 May 2016, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

im still reeling ,,, all they did was change the color of the lighting wash in the same studio , with the same format same running order , to be fair , and i never thought id type this ,,, Matt Le Blanc actually did the best out of the three ,, he was right up there at poor to average.

Hardly a surprise though as the Beeb said the format would be largely kept, it would have been more of a surprise had they not.

Also, i was a big 'old' TG fan and during the latter series not every episode was great, some far from it and this was years into the 3 presenters honing their skills and finding their place on the show.

The new programme was ok, it was enjoyable but far from great, it was not a classic TG by any means, but as I have said through the years there has been many of them and then, every so often, a peach of an episode, give 'em a chance.

Kingair · 30 May 2016, 11:05 PM

Read that the 'new' show with Matt & Co is horrible . . .

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artschool · 30 May 2016, 11:06 PM

I thought the show was fine. I honestly don't know what the fuss is about.

locutus49 · 30 May 2016, 11:08 PM

Chris who?

Pict · 30 May 2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Chris who?

Chris Evans

He began his career as a teaboy and has done rather well, although he's not to everyone's taste though as you will have gathered from this thread.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Evans_(presenter)

The Joker · 31 May 2016, 04:51 AM

It was dreadful.

SearChart · 31 May 2016, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

It was dreadful.

I drank so much wine to forget last nights episode and you bring it back to me!!
Yes it was bad, will not watch it again.

I am however quite excited for the new show with Jeremy, James and Richard, probably more excited than I should be.

lig · 31 May 2016, 05:39 AM

Subscribed to Amazon Prime largely to catch the new show. Will give the new TG hosts a look when it hits BBC America. Chris Evans certainly has been getting really lousy pre-show PR.

Just be glad that most of you on this thread aren't stuck with the American TG.

The Joker · 31 May 2016, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I drank so much wine to forget last nights episode and you bring it back to me!!
Yes it was bad, will not watch it again.

I am however quite excited for the new show with Jeremy, James and Richard, probably more excited than I should be.

Ha, yep that show will be a lot better.

Hollister · 31 May 2016, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

It was dreadful.

Chris Evans was cringeingly embarrassing to watch. Matt Leblanc was best on his own.

shnxx · 31 May 2016, 06:55 AM

They should just give up on Top Gear.

Rolex Essex · 31 May 2016, 10:14 AM

Just watched it on iplayer. Can't stand Chris Evans' voice.

goin camping · 31 May 2016, 01:01 PM

It just broadcast here in the U.S.

There is a reason all the TG spin offs around the world petered out. Jeremy, James and Richard just have a chemistry that is so enjoyable and none of the others including this new show have it.

Overall the show was pretty grimm.

Slippy Chips · 31 May 2016, 02:35 PM

I just watched it here in the US. It wasn't perfect but far from trash. When they started the new one in the states it was awkward at first with new people learning how to work together. Now, a few seasons in, they have some chemistry and it's a bit of fun. It will take some time too. Nonreacing the old crew but still a fun show. I'm in.

77T · 31 May 2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Slippy Chips

Top Gear has been my favorite show. I will gladly watch both this new version and the show with the old trio...provided we can get them in the states.

TG appears in US on BBC America channel with the 2016 debut on Wed 6/1 @ 7:30 ET.

AmazonPrime streams worldwide so watching the old trio is available everywhere I figure.

The Joker · 4 June 2016, 11:03 PM

Twitter

goin camping · 21 June 2016, 12:10 PM

Well, it's been a while since the debut. Any thoughts?

Mine are. Who ever was negative to Chris Evans enjoyableness was correct. He's loud and obnoxious. The rest of the show was a run of the mill boring car show. See car, drive car, talk about car.

sahcivan · 21 June 2016, 03:46 PM

Bring back clarkkson and may! I was never a fan of Hammond, always seemed like he has to try too hard to be "funny"

Ian Macdermott · 21 June 2016, 06:28 PM

I have watched all 3 episodes well to be honest I have watched about 15 minutes of each of the 3 episodes. I have either become annoyed bored or fallen asleep each time.

Out of all the new presenters Matt Leblanc is the best of a bad lot but that's not saying much. Top gear was always set to record on my TiVo box but this one is not.

OmegaJJH · 21 June 2016, 08:43 PM

Unfortunately I am (was) one of Chris Evans' biggest fans.

The studio bits are sometimes painful to watch, he's just trying too hard - that's not what he's normally like. Matt Le Blanc is coming across extremely well.

The challenges so far have been a little pointless and not that great but the actual 'car' bits they've done have been very enjoyable and the cinematography superb!

I think Matt Le Blanc and Chris Harris duo would be a significant improvement and perhaps Chris could / should take a back seat.

strafer_kid · 22 June 2016, 10:45 PM

Only watched the first one and was disappointed though not really surprised. The original format was always going to be a hard act to follow, and whilst some aspects of it may have needed a refresh, it was still very watchable and one of the BBCs most popular programmes. Would not surprise me if at some point in the future, an approach is made by the BBC to Clarkson.........might sound a big over optimistic, but stranger things have happened!

audiophilia · 23 June 2016, 12:47 AM

After three episodes, count me a fan. I think Chris Evans has the personality to bring off the show. Clarkson and the boys get their own show and we get The Stig, BBC money and Sabina. I could do with Chris Evans, though, he's a great driver.

But after three, I've subscribed on iTunes.

30 May 2016, 08:09 PM	#33
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31 May 2016, 06:55 AM	#46
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30 May 2016, 05:42 PM	#31
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I have to agree. The studio bit just felt like they were trying a bit too hard. The videos although good were just more of what has already been done. It's wasn't Clarkson & co that were tired IMO it was the format. They were out of ideas. This was the perfect opportunity to do something new but they have unfortunately tried to keep the status quo. Shame.

30 May 2016, 08:17 PM	#34
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	im still reeling ,,, all they did was change the color of the lighting wash in the same studio , with the same format same running order , to be fair , and i never thought id type this ,,, Matt Le Blanc actually did the best out of the three ,, he was right up there at poor to average.

30 May 2016, 11:05 PM	#37
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Read that the 'new' show with Matt & Co is horrible . . . Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

30 May 2016, 11:06 PM	#38
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,216	I thought the show was fine. I honestly don't know what the fuss is about.

30 May 2016, 11:08 PM	#39
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	Chris who?

31 May 2016, 04:51 AM	#41
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	It was dreadful.

31 May 2016, 05:39 AM	#43
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,612	Subscribed to Amazon Prime largely to catch the new show. Will give the new TG hosts a look when it hits BBC America. Chris Evans certainly has been getting really lousy pre-show PR. Just be glad that most of you on this thread aren't stuck with the American TG.

31 May 2016, 10:14 AM	#47
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Just watched it on iplayer. Can't stand Chris Evans' voice.

31 May 2016, 01:01 PM	#48
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 921	It just broadcast here in the U.S. There is a reason all the TG spin offs around the world petered out. Jeremy, James and Richard just have a chemistry that is so enjoyable and none of the others including this new show have it. Overall the show was pretty grimm.

31 May 2016, 02:35 PM	#49
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	I just watched it here in the US. It wasn't perfect but far from trash. When they started the new one in the states it was awkward at first with new people learning how to work together. Now, a few seasons in, they have some chemistry and it's a bit of fun. It will take some time too. Nonreacing the old crew but still a fun show. I'm in.

21 June 2016, 12:10 PM	#52
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 921	Well, it's been a while since the debut. Any thoughts? Mine are. Who ever was negative to Chris Evans enjoyableness was correct. He's loud and obnoxious. The rest of the show was a run of the mill boring car show. See car, drive car, talk about car.

21 June 2016, 03:46 PM	#53
sahcivan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Watch: ing you watch me Posts: 636	Bring back clarkkson and may! I was never a fan of Hammond, always seemed like he has to try too hard to be "funny"

21 June 2016, 06:28 PM	#54
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	I have watched all 3 episodes well to be honest I have watched about 15 minutes of each of the 3 episodes. I have either become annoyed bored or fallen asleep each time. Out of all the new presenters Matt Leblanc is the best of a bad lot but that's not saying much. Top gear was always set to record on my TiVo box but this one is not.

21 June 2016, 08:43 PM	#55
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Unfortunately I am (was) one of Chris Evans' biggest fans. The studio bits are sometimes painful to watch, he's just trying too hard - that's not what he's normally like. Matt Le Blanc is coming across extremely well. The challenges so far have been a little pointless and not that great but the actual 'car' bits they've done have been very enjoyable and the cinematography superb! I think Matt Le Blanc and Chris Harris duo would be a significant improvement and perhaps Chris could / should take a back seat.

22 June 2016, 10:45 PM	#56
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,147	Only watched the first one and was disappointed though not really surprised. The original format was always going to be a hard act to follow, and whilst some aspects of it may have needed a refresh, it was still very watchable and one of the BBCs most popular programmes. Would not surprise me if at some point in the future, an approach is made by the BBC to Clarkson.........might sound a big over optimistic, but stranger things have happened!

23 June 2016, 12:47 AM	#57
audiophilia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	After three episodes, count me a fan. I think Chris Evans has the personality to bring off the show. Clarkson and the boys get their own show and we get The Stig, BBC money and Sabina. I could do with Chris Evans, though, he's a great driver. But after three, I've subscribed on iTunes.

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