They think its all over
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They think its all over
I hate to say it, but it probably had to happen.
That doesn't detract from the fact I think it's very unfortunate, but unprovoked violence in the workplace is always going to result in disissal. I've worked with plenty people I wanted to lamp - and regardless of how tempting you just don't do it.
That said, the knives have been out for him for some time and in any case, the shows been crap for the past few years - save for some of this season.
I'd wager all three will be snapped up by C5/Sky/C4 at some point very soon!
That doesn't detract from the fact I think it's very unfortunate, but unprovoked violence in the workplace is always going to result in disissal. I've worked with plenty people I wanted to lamp - and regardless of how tempting you just don't do it.
That said, the knives have been out for him for some time and in any case, the shows been crap for the past few years - save for some of this season.
I'd wager all three will be snapped up by C5/Sky/C4 at some point very soon!
The show itself is long past its sell by date.
The specials were still a good watch, but the series were generally feeling very tired bar the odd thing here and there.
The big problem is, whether the bbc like it or not, there are no real replacements for the presenters. So the only way around it if the show is to continue is a radical revamp.
Some of the names being mentioned as possible replacements are dreadful. Having said that, and with a possible revamp of sorts on the cards, one name seems to stand out for me..... Eddie Irvine. He's the sort of character that could really add a new twist onto any kind of format they want, plus being an ex f1 driver, is perfect for road/track testing element.
The specials were still a good watch, but the series were generally feeling very tired bar the odd thing here and there.
The big problem is, whether the bbc like it or not, there are no real replacements for the presenters. So the only way around it if the show is to continue is a radical revamp.
Some of the names being mentioned as possible replacements are dreadful. Having said that, and with a possible revamp of sorts on the cards, one name seems to stand out for me..... Eddie Irvine. He's the sort of character that could really add a new twist onto any kind of format they want, plus being an ex f1 driver, is perfect for road/track testing element.
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As for the future of the show, what's done is done and if the beeb have any sense then they'll not even try a new top gear format but come up with something completely different instead
As for the future of the show, what's done is done and if the beeb have any sense then they'll not even try a new top gear format but come up with something completely different instead
gengis
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Yeah...good shout with Eddie Irvine.
My line up...Eddie Irvine, Guy Martin and Jodie Kidd.
My line up...Eddie Irvine, Guy Martin and Jodie Kidd.
It is a shame what has happened but the BBC really had no other option. There is is no way forward for top gear except for a change in direction. As it has been mentioned the show has been going down hill for a while. As for Jodie Kidd as a presenter C5 have her on the classic car show which although some of the chatter between features is a bit week is a brilliant show.
Interesting that theyre continuing the live shows but removing all bbc and top gear branding. A sign of things to come?
Martyn said:
Very much so IMO.
So what network do we think their "new" show will be on?
Has to be Dave, right?
Itll be like one of those odd paramadox thingees
Itll be like one of those odd paramadox thingees
Martyn said:
Infinity loop. A show within a show...
I don't think it will be Dave, (as weird as it would be),
Sky will pay them big bucks.
Hell, even before the sacking was official, Murdoch said on twitter the BBC would be mad to sack him.... was a "hint hint" moment.
Sky will pay them big bucks.
Hell, even before the sacking was official, Murdoch said on twitter the BBC would be mad to sack him.... was a "hint hint" moment.
And now he's pulled out of hosting HIGNFY http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32244405
Worried about the stick he'll get from Ian and Paul or a shrewd career move? After all Angus Deayton never really regained his popularity after the mauling he got on the show for the coke and hookers incident - which seems positively tame nowadays as it involved consenting adults
Worried about the stick he'll get from Ian and Paul or a shrewd career move? After all Angus Deayton never really regained his popularity after the mauling he got on the show for the coke and hookers incident - which seems positively tame nowadays as it involved consenting adults
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All 3 of them signed to Amazon Prime along with Andy Wilman. I'm disappointed Netflix didn't get them and at £80 a year I'm definitely not signing up to Prime just for their new show. Another sign that traditional tv viewing is on it's way out though imo
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33715671
All 3 of them signed to Amazon Prime along with Andy Wilman. I'm disappointed Netflix didn't get them and at £80 a year I'm definitely not signing up to Prime just for their new show. Another sign that traditional tv viewing is on it's way out though imo
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33715671
