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d_phaneuf · 12-22-2010, 06:26 PM

liked it a lot

really looking forward to next week

arsenal · 12-23-2010, 12:19 AM

Top Gear UK S15E07: Great episode! I am so glad to have the boys back. I can't wait for sunday's episode. I don't think they did the stig segment because he was sacked, but I think it is slated to return for S16. But I do agree, it did seem a tad rushed.

Top Gear US S01E05: This episode wasn't terrible. A few really good moments, and I actually watched the "Big Star Small Car". Foust even made a few funnies! It was the best episode they have made so far, and the cast is just beginning to get some chemistry in the unscripted bits. I still hate the intro though, no need to keep telling people that it isn't some american idol thing. All in all it was pretty good.

3 Justin 3 · 12-23-2010, 02:35 AM

I gave up on Top Gear USA, I just can't take it anymore. I'll download the 45 minute program and watch maybe 5 minutes of it, just skipping through it. Just can't take any of them doing a car review, outside of Foust (as he actually has driven cars).

Madman · 12-23-2010, 07:28 AM

I just can't get over the production quality - simply amazing. The cinematic shots of New York were better than any movie scenes using similar shots.

I really enjoyed the special - that 458 is a friggin gorgeous car.

I enjoyed EP5 the most so far of TGUSA, but they need to loosen up on set and not be so teleprompter-ish.

GreatWhiteEbola · 12-23-2010, 08:37 AM

Fiero, FTW!

They still have a stigma of being a fire bomb. Too bad they discontinued that car in 1988, they were just starting to get it right.

TGUK, epic as ever!

Madman · 12-23-2010, 11:14 AM

James May hospitalized while filming the Syria Special.

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James May fell and hit his head on a rock while trying to help tow Jeremy Clarkson's vehicle. May was standing on the tow line when it went taught, giving him a quick flip in the air before coming back down to Earth head-first. The crew was a few hundred miles from the closest thing resembling civilization, but May was taken to the nearest hospital and treated for his injuries.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/23/j...syria-special/

LGA · 12-23-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

This seemed like a regular episode without a really fast car on the track segment. I thought it was supposed to be a special. Not complaining, I just must have missed something.

A little sick of Hammond picking the latest 911. I can't tell the difference between it and one from 15 years ago.

I hate Porsche's so I'm sick of him picking the 911's as well. Plus, it just looks out of place compared to the other two cars.

3 Justin 3 · 12-23-2010, 04:07 PM

It sort of does get annoying Hammand picking the newest 911 every time. I know there his favorite supercar (how that is you're favorite I'll never know), but mix it up. All the videos are the same. James and Jeremy bring a cool car and then the Hamster brings a boring 911.

Bring a Lambo Balboni, Audi R8 V10, Aston V10 Vantage or DBS.

Any of those I'd take over a GT3 RS.

3 Justin 3 · 12-27-2010, 05:25 AM

Ok, so I have officially found the best ending to any television program/movie/event/anything.

The Middle East special was good, until the end, then it became EPIC.

Hack&Lube · 12-27-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

I gave up on Top Gear USA, I just can't take it anymore. I'll download the 45 minute program and watch maybe 5 minutes of it, just skipping through it. Just can't take any of them doing a car review, outside of Foust (as he actually has driven cars).

I am the same. I watch 5 minutes of it and skip the rest of the program because these guys are so stiff and their "chemistry" is so obviously a canned script they memorized in their trailer 5 minutes before getting on set replete with canned laughter that I can't take anymore either.

Top Gear USA is simply awful and it doesn't have to be. The problem is the stupid hosts. Who's idea was it to get these 3 numbskulls? The rest of the show is of the same production quality as UK Top Gear and the cinematography is top notch. Maybe they should trim the budget and get a decent cast instead of 3 idiots who should be on the Home and Garden Network.

QuadCityImages · 12-27-2010, 07:43 AM

I kind of liked the American Christmas road trip better, but that might just be because I recognized locations and stuff (especially in NYC) whereas I have never been to the Middle East. What I definitely liked better about last night's show was the cheap cars. Their road trips are much better with finicky junk cars rather than their choice of supercars.

Jagger · 12-27-2010, 10:58 AM

Anyone know when the UK Middle East Special will be aired again? (BBC Canada?)
Not much of a TV watcher but will always watch Top Gear.

d_phaneuf · 12-27-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

Ok, so I have officially found the best ending to any television program/movie/event/anything.

The Middle East special was good, until the end, then it became EPIC.

Yep it was at like a 9/10 the whole way through, and the ending moved it to about a 14

LGA · 12-27-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Madman

James May hospitalized while filming the Syria Special.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/23/j...syria-special/

The fall was pretty nasty in the Middle-East special.

Hack&Lube · 12-27-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jagger

Anyone know when the UK Middle East Special will be aired again? (BBC Canada?)
Not much of a TV watcher but will always watch Top Gear.

Last time I saw Top Gear on BBC Canada last month they were still airing 2004 episodes from the regular series. I don't think they show new episodes or specials.

QuadCityImages · 12-27-2010, 08:07 PM

BBC America is also several seasons behind. Staying up to date with current episodes requires... other methods.

Bunk · 12-27-2010, 08:19 PM

The two specials were quite enjoyable. Look forward to the new series!

d_phaneuf · 12-27-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by QuadCityImages

BBC America is also several seasons behind. Staying up to date with current episodes requires... other methods.

yep, and whenever I have seen it on BBC America or BBC Canada they cut out 15-20 minutes (and usually always the news which I find hilarious)

not worth watching it that way at all

3 Justin 3 · 12-29-2010, 04:40 PM

The actual season starts on January 23 by the way.

Although I am not sure what it contains because in the teaser they showed on Dec. 21 a lot of that stuff I have already seen, like a lot of that came from the Top Gear Australia Ashes special (which was fairly good). Not sure how long it is either.

driveway · 12-29-2010, 07:52 PM

Seasons 11 and 12 are now on Netflix - hell yes.