I am getting fed up with the damaged being caused to our hobby by Top Gear. It makes the general populace think anybody with an interest in cars is a senseless yahoo yob.

Every series they try and behave in a more and more outlandish stupid maner, giving the greens more ammunition to chip away at the hobby we enjoy.

I really dont want to know if the latest Merc gets to 60 in 0.001 of a second quicker or slower than its Jag or BMW rival, I really don't want to see Clarkston turn yet another set of very expensive tyres into to smoke just because it pleases the 12 to 17 year olds who make up the vast majority of the audience.

its not a motoring show, its 3 blokes who happen to like cars being dumb. A bit like painless jackass.

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I doubt Hammond would agree its painless . . .

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Dont watch it then, you do have a remote dont you , it's the only regular thing on telly worth watching for me , so if you dont mind , watch eastenders instead.

Im the general populus and its about the only thing I'll sit down and watch...

one of the best shows on the tv - if you don't have a remote get up and change over!!

The 17 year olds certainly seem to be running that 'Billy boys' site going by the continual swearing on it. The whole car scene seems to have become a parody of itself populated by loud mouth know nothings...rather like Clarkson indeed.



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If you cant enjoy for what it is dont watch it. I happen to find it harmless entertainment.

I don't watch it, it's awful.

Me neither - got better things to do...

sorting bolts has more appeal

you missed a good one!

its the best program on at the mo,
next to KNIGHT RIDER

Guys, if you dont like it, dont watch it...you have an off button if its that offensive...

Personally i think its the best thing on TV, if it was stopped due to those who cant switch the TV off, how could i watch it?

its about choice.....

I don't watch it cos Clarkson's a prize pratt. Anyone can drive like an idiot

Clarkson, he does spoil topgear, I get the feeling he's just not that interested in cars!!but in other programs he's very witty. In the documentaries I've seem him in he made them very interesting, funny and was an excellent presenter. Just a big kid at heart.

It would be a boring place to live if we where all perfect.

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I don't watch it cos Clarkson's a prize pratt. Anyone can drive like an idiot

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Even my gf finds it incredibly amusing. Its not about the cars anymore, its all about having a bit of vehicular fun and theres nothing wrong with that, certainly provides some amusement for me when my gf remembers to record it for me

Clarkson makes topgear, I think he is very funny even though I dont agree with his political views, but equally i know people who cant stand him.

David

Yup excellent entertainment...

They do just go a tad too far sometimes tho.

The feature on the "Level Crossings" and old prople was brilliant!
But then it spoilt it by writing off what appeared to be a perfectly good Espace.. if it was a MOT failure then fair enough I suppose.

Dragging a portercabin along Ripping up all the runway/taxi area/ whatever was just un-nessacery and not really that entertaining.. surely they could have got a real tractor pulling sled.

And Writing off that Civic was just absoloutley appauling!

P.s will still be watching next week tho

I've always been a big fan of Top Gear but their antics are starting to wear a bit thin. It used to be a car programme with some daft bits, which was good. It's now become a daft programme with some car bits which would be OK but the daft bits are just ludicrous, not allways that original and a bit too long. Hopefully the next series will be good again.

I don't think the audience is largely 11 - 17 year olds. It is the most watched programme on BBC2 most weeks. Overall, it is a bit of harmless fun which I personally enjoy watching. There is plenty of stuff on TV which I wouldn't watch just based on the trailers - two things happen though if I don't like something:
1) I don't watch it.
2) I don't sit at a computer telling other people that it is not worth watching.

If you don't like Top Gear, I don't want to know.

Hey don't get it taken off the air! it's my mother's (87!) favourite programme !

Caber

If you dont like it the button maked OFF works well!!!
I detest big brother so do not watch it!!!! its called choice.

I think we're all aware of the "off" button on the telly, but I gotta admit that they are pushing the "motoring programme" desciption to the edge of the envelope!

I watched about 10 mins, as I preferred Space 1999.

It would be nice if they did things that licence payers (as opposed to their 15 year old offspring) might like to see, such as articles on the UK kit market (yeah personal preference). They could do a whole hour on it, and help a major part of the UK economy, promoting it.

Maybe that's just to boring for them!

I'm not sure I agree with BT, though I see where he's coming from

ATB

Simon

I think you've got to take it in the spirit that is intended. It's definitely not a motoring program any more but it IS a comedy program (albeit quite contrived sometimes) which is unique and controversial. It's getting more like a sit-com some weeks with Hampster's white teeth, Captain Slow's geekyness and of course Clarkson's arrogant sweeping statements.
One thing we must remember - IT'S NOT MEANT TO BE A SERIOUS PROGRAM - there are other motoring programs that fill that role ..... sort of

so to all the pople that don't 'get' TG.....Image deleted by owner

Maybe, just maybe, there IS a serious point to this program.

Possibly, amongst all the jokes and banter, the point will be that using all that fuel
in giant tractors to grow oil seed rape to make into fuel is a pointless exercise.

Of coarse, the government will massage the figures, subsidies are paid to farmers,
and we are brainwashed by the greens into thinking it's all a good idea. IMHO.


Time will tell.

Paul G

best program on the telly IMO

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I love that show!

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viatron - 26/2/07 at 08:56 AM

Hey you just took 24 years off my age!! cheers, good viewing and at least it has decent production values unlike most rubbish you see on TV nowadays,
Mac

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Phil.J - 26/2/07 at 09:14 AM

I also don't watch it, it's childish rubbish but does appeal to blokish humour. Bring back William Woollard I say!

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