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@theCBE · 06-21-2009, 11:22 AM

New Series premieres tonight on the BBC. This is one of my favourite shows.

Not sure if and when it airs on TV in Canada. I usually download it Sunday evening.

Trailers

Table 5 · 06-21-2009, 11:36 AM

can't go wrong with midgets!

Hack&Lube · 06-21-2009, 12:01 PM

super pissed off at Clarkson, don't know if I want to watch this season. They destroy my favorite car military style - an Evo VII

Bob · 06-21-2009, 12:02 PM

Top Gear is fantastic.

Canada 02 · 06-21-2009, 12:23 PM

there are internet rumours the the Stig's identity will be revealed and he is Michael Schumacher

arsenal · 06-21-2009, 01:37 PM

I think it was the telegraph the released it.
But James May said that the Stig's identity had not been revealed.
I guess if the Stig dies, then the rumours are true. I wonder what color they would come up with next?

Bill Bumface · 06-21-2009, 01:55 PM

I love this show! Unfortunate the budget got hacked. I loved the specials such as the Vietnam episode.

I've shown episodes to people who aren't even into cars and they still love it.

GreatWhiteEbola · 06-21-2009, 01:58 PM

Can't wait! Even the GF is hooked now. Been lurking Youtube and watching old episodes.

Bill Bumface · 06-21-2009, 02:10 PM

"Right in the gentleman's vegetables"

Foxy · 06-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Great episode, starts off with one of their classic races. This one is from London to Edinburgh with Clarkson in a replica Tornado Steam Locomotive, Hammond on a Vincent Black Shadow Motorbike, and May in a Jag XK120.

The lap that the Stig does is phenomenal, definitely check it out.

And they do reveal the Stig........ or do they?

Awesome program. Had the opportunity to see one of their live shows at the British Motor Show last year at Earls Court. Good times!

STeeLy · 06-21-2009, 03:19 PM

I saw a youtube vid where they revealed the stig... but I'm not sure if there is only 1 person as the stig...

scottie · 06-21-2009, 03:37 PM

Nah, there's been like three or four Stigs. Google it ...

Meelapo · 06-21-2009, 03:45 PM

FinalGear.com is a really good resource for Top Gear and Fifth Gear discussion and links to the shows (both past and present).

STeeLy · 06-21-2009, 04:08 PM

The stig actually took off his helmet this time on set...

Hack&Lube · 06-21-2009, 04:10 PM

Well, that's because the stig was a celebrity this time. He's not the usual stig. And the last stig was fired because he revealed his identity.

3 Justin 3 · 06-21-2009, 04:16 PM

The Stig was semi-revealed months ago. Right away Top Gear shot back with remarks that the Stig is actually Barack Obama, etc. A newspaper revealed it, and everyone got pissed.

For those interested it is Ben Collins.

I am downloading it now.

There will be 7 episodes this series.

Meelapo · 06-21-2009, 05:47 PM

If you guys can find it download the Top Gear Arctic Challenge in HD. It's a awesome special episode.

Too bad this series is only seven episodes long. Once it's done we're going to have to wait till November most likely for a new series.

3 Justin 3 · 06-21-2009, 07:22 PM

Well they revealed who it is. It is Michael Schumacher.

I don't think it is true, but nonetheless.

Edit: And peace is restored.

Hack&Lube · 06-21-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Meelapo

If you guys can find it download the Top Gear Arctic Challenge in HD. It's a awesome special episode.

Too bad this series is only seven episodes long. Once it's done we're going to have to wait till November most likely for a new series.

I liked how Jeremy and James are shopping for food at Co-op in Resolute, Nunavut!!! And then they break out their food and they have Canadian Spam (blown up) and candy bars (Mr. Big) and Canada Dry Tonic War (though it's not Canadian in any case).

I-Hate-Hulse · 06-21-2009, 11:17 PM

That was a crazy lap time by the Ferrari - I wonder if MS set that time. 7 seconds on the Power Board is an eternity.