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TopGear (Take3) starts tonight (05-03-17) BBC2 8pm

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Post by chapeau » Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:31 pm

I quite enjoyed that. I echo a lot of the previous posts about moving back to the older format but i think it works. I actually found myself laughing at points during the episode where that hasn't happened in top gear for me for many a year.
No stig either, but i think the slightly ocd chris may be funny as the new driver coach.
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Post by 2dogs » Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:47 pm

Loved the whole thing :thumbsup: so much better now the ginger t**t has gone....
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Post by paddy wright » Sun Mar 05, 2017 11:05 pm

I enjoyed that- shame to batter the Volvo so much but great show. Extra gear wasn't great though
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Post by buzyg » Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:11 am

paddy wright wrote: Extra gear wasn't great though
Didn't bother with that. :wink:
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Post by TitanTim » Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:19 am

I think they've upset Radio Stoke listeners :fuelfire:

Watched but found it trying too hard to carry on in ghost format. It needs completely changing to get away from TG.

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Post by sars » Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:32 am

Really like it, chemistry will come with familiarity, liked the Kazakhstan slot and that crash had me blaspheming out loud with the suddenness. There was more than a few chuckle moments, especially with Chris in the GT (love the monkey anyway), great idea BTW on how to reboot it and a little more challenging than last year.
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Post by TonyP » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:14 am

Just watched it & really enjoyed it, I think the chemistry between the guys was ok & will properly come with time.

In summary, there was nothing about the show that I didn't like, unlike Grand Tour, why do they persist with the dead celeb piece.

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Post by 85genius » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:30 am

Didn't realise there was a new series starting so will be one for iplayer tonight...

Honestly doesn't bother me if the comedy/banter is all scripted after all that's what Matt is famous for delivering so long as they put a bit more focus on the cars than the other lot on Amazon its gonna be a winner for me
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:07 pm

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Post by Nanu » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:10 pm

Recorded the first episode but after the negative feed back did not bother watching it. Doing the same this time and will wait to see what the general comments are before deciding if it's worth watching.
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:25 pm

Nanu wrote:Recorded the first episode but after the negative feed back did not bother watching it. Doing the same this time and will wait to see what the general comments are before deciding if it's worth watching.
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Post by buzyg » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:28 pm

Well episode two is off to a fine start. Harris just crashed a very shiny new Alpha. That's his no claims fooked. :lol:
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Post by idej_z4 » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:37 pm

Just got round to watching the first episode and really enjoyed it. I even laughed a few times which I didn't expect...the new format really works for me as there was no boring talking to a celebrity for too long wasting time on cars! Looking forward to week 2.

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Post by hopz121 » Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:19 pm

I enjoyed that they are slowly bonding and there is no doubt that Harris is a seriously good driver. :thumbsup:
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Post by patriot66 » Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:19 pm

I REALLY enjoyed Episode 2 tonight ! Thought it was excellent. 8 out of 10 from me ! :thumbsup:
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