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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5126   
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Remember the date April 1st
The BBC has today confirmed that Piers Morgan will replace disgraced Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson. In light of their very public and long-running feud, which began when Clarkson reportedly punched Morgan in 2004, it seems that Morgan has now dealt the final blow, by taking over the presenting job which Clarkson had built an empire on. It is as yet unconfirmed whether the show’s original co-hosts, Richard Hammond and James May, will continue on as Morgan’s underlings.  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
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1st Apr 2015 7:23pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3796  
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IMHO, this won't concern Clarkson one iota.
I reckon his two "sidekicks" will stick with him. By the way, no-one should be of the opinion that I approve of Clarkson's behaviour,....because I don't. He got what He deserved. Pickles. |
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1st Apr 2015 10:19pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1233  
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It looks like they may have picked the new 'team'. Jodie Kidd, Philip Glenister & Guy Martin. Won't be the same, but its got to be a lot better than the Fifth Gear attempt.
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7th May 2015 10:31am |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669  
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It needs to be brilliant or I fear it's media suicide...
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7th May 2015 11:01am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Guy Martin is awesome, I have a bit of a man crush on him
No idea about Jodie Kidd but she did do a quick lap didn't she? Phillip Glenister did For The Love of Cars on 4 which I enjoyed, but tbh I preferred Ant Anstead in that! Phillip always seemed a bit aloof and disinterested. |
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7th May 2015 11:18am |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303 
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If true my bet is this just wont work... Jodie Kidd, isn't kidding me that she really knows much, and just hasn't got it when it comes to presenting, the Classic Car Show she co-hosts with Quentin Willson is just too awkward to watch. Phillip Glenister, for the love of...  he always looks like he's struggling to come up with the next sentence.
Guy Martin, now this is where it get interesting, can he carry the other two and make this work...he is without doubt very watchable, authentic, what you see... and all that, but in my view much better as an individualist or teamed up with a credible partner or team to tackle a challenge. Overall the BBC are probably trying to deal with a situation a bit like the W1A comedy where endless hours are spent in damage limitation meetings... 
Clarkson definitely over stepped the mark, but what follows may ultimately be seen as one long slow accident. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html Last edited by X4SKP on 7th May 2015 4:17pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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7th May 2015 11:24am |
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| Spookytooth Member Since: 19 Jan 2014 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 202 
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Agree strongly with the point that Jodie Kidd and Quentin was just too embarrassing to watch, totaly spoiled a good idea for a show
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7th May 2015 3:45pm |
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| defender4 Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: South East London Posts: 411 
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^^^
ditto, it's agony to watch |
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7th May 2015 4:33pm |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1033 
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Just bury the programme and let it lie is what the BBC should do , no matter who is in the line up the shadow of Top Gear is too vast to let anything else grow in its wake
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7th May 2015 4:52pm |
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| need4speed Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 749 |
Heard on BBC radio that Clarkson, Hammond, May, and the Chief producer Andy Wilman (who quit not long after Clarkson was sacked) all had a secret meeting with some Director at the BBC.
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8th May 2015 7:29pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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Do you not think the Quentin and Jodie show didn't work because of their lack of chemistry and the way the show was produced / edited ?
I've seen her present other things and come across as well. She is certainly a genuine petrol head. |
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8th May 2015 8:45pm |
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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 462 
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You lot may have missed the fact that the previous Top Gear team were down at Goodwood a few days ago, The Telegraph got a few pics of them that you can probably still find complete with short story, obviously up to something. Let's hope so
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8th May 2015 9:03pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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I fancy a change !
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8th May 2015 9:26pm |
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