Simviation Forum - Last nights top gear

Dec 29^th, 2008 at 6:44pm

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Am I the only one after watching last nights episode tempted to get on a plane and head to Vietnam and rent a bike? Or in my case car, I dont do bikes lol.
I thought that was one of the best all round specials they've done. The way they managed to mix in their usual humor with the realisation they all seem to have about the place as well made it brilliant to watch.

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Reply #1 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 4:25am

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Clarkson on a bike Shocked

My wifes first time watching Top gear, needless to say she is now a fan Cool

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #2 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 4:54am

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ozzy72 wrote on Dec 30^th, 2008 at 4:25am:

Clarkson on a bike Shocked

My wifes first time watching Top gear, needless to say she is now a fan Cool

It is a shame that Mrs Ozzy came too a little late. Could be the last of the "big trips" Cutbacks Nothing like throttling a world wide show that must bring in Millions. Heaven forbid that East Enders should be cut by 5 minutes a show or some cultural diversity program on BBC4 is cut Angry

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Reply #3 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 5:18am

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expat wrote on Dec 30^th, 2008 at 4:54am:

It is a shame that Mrs Ozzy came too a little late.

That's what Dave's for Wink

I agree with all the above...absolutely brilliant.....especially the 'gifts' .....and the Springsteen motorbike Cheesy

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Reply #4 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 5:34am

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He joked that Mr Clarkson had come up with a plan: "Instead of trimming back a little bit on every show - losing a helicopter here or a truck crash there - we'll endeavour to make 13 out of 14 shows as per the usual [Hollywood producer] Jerry Bruckheimer standard, and then the last one, when we only have a tenner left, will be utter, utter *****.

They did that a few years back, must admit that last show was quite good, some proper road tests and hitting the audience up for money. Grin

Selling off bits of the set.

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Reply #5 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 9:00am

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Craig. wrote on Dec 30^th, 2008 at 5:34am:

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He joked that Mr Clarkson had come up with a plan: "Instead of trimming back a little bit on every show - losing a helicopter here or a truck crash there - we'll endeavour to make 13 out of 14 shows as per the usual [Hollywood producer] Jerry Bruckheimer standard, and then the last one, when we only have a tenner left, will be utter, utter *****.

They did that a few years back, must admit that last show was quite good, some proper road tests and hitting the audience up for money. Grin

Selling off bits of the set.

Yes and James May playing "Jessica" on a Rolph Harris xylophone or something like due to the real music being too expensive Grin

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Reply #6 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 11:31am

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I thought it was absolute rubbish...

But I might be lying!

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Reply #7 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 12:24pm

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The Vietnam show was supposed to come on BBC America last night too (thats what was posted on the TG America site), but instead it was a re-run from two seasons ago... Embarrassed

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Reply #8 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 2:23pm

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Craig. wrote on Dec 29^th, 2008 at 6:44pm:

Am I the only one after watching last nights episode tempted to get on a plane and head to Vietnam and rent a bike? Or in my case car, I dont do bikes lol.
I thought that was one of the best all round specials they've done. The way they managed to mix in their usual humor with the realisation they all seem to have about the place as well made it brilliant to watch.

When, not if but when I become very very rich I shall buy my own Catalina and will visit that last location!!! Mind you and Extra 300s will give you loadsa pleasure over there as well!

Fantastic show!

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Reply #9 - Dec 30^th, 2008 at 7:17pm