Top Gear (UK)

It's been an uncertain future for the show and it's presenters since Jeremy was let go.

With rumors of the three of them them signing with Netflix and even possibly returning to the BBC going on in the background...the BBC just announced yesterday that one final episode will broadcast. It's going to be an extended episode featuring two "films" that were made for the last season and for obvious reasons never broadcasted. Also James and Richard filmed some studio parts to connect the films together.



I'm excited for this final episode, but I really hope they sign with Netflix. Then they can truly make the show they want.

Should be great. I was bummed about Clarkson's firing. Leave it to BBC to screw up a good thing. Hope the trio can get a gig on Netflix.

He did punch the producer in the face

Frank Jaeger said:

He did punch the producer in the face

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True.

I think BBC is now realizing what they're losing though, money may make them try to resign the trio. But hopefully they're on with Netflix by then.

Interesting this came out as i read in the paper a day or so ago that the BBC were on the verge of bringing him back, they couldn't turn their nose up at ££££

Frank Jaeger said:

Interesting this came out as i read in the paper a day or so ago that the BBC were on the verge of bringing him back, they couldn't turn their nose up at ££££

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Apparently all the replacements they've been trying to get aren't interested. I personally think they'll wait till all the controversy blows over and try to resign them, they better act soon though.

I love the show and the personalities of the guys, but when a grown ass man stomps around like a petulant child and physically assaults the people he works with, its unforgivable. This is one of those times when ending something good is the proper way to go.

But it's all about money in the end. Whatever example the BBC wanted to set is going to be run over and turned into a smear on the road by an armored car packed with cash.

Moonloop said:

Apparently all the replacements they've been trying to get aren't interested. I personally think they'll wait till all the controversy blows over and try to resign them, they better act soon though.

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Big boots to fill, I'd be cautious taking that job also unless I was a no name with nothing to lose.

Heard a Rumor that Chris Evans was to film a "fake" Top Gear today with the trio. Not sure if it's to make fun of the BBC/Top Gear thing or if he is lobbying for the job?

Edit: This is not Captain America Chris Evans btw.

Moonloop said:

Heard a Rumor that Chris Evans was to film a "fake" Top Gear today with the trio. Not sure if it's to make fun of the BBC/Top Gear thing or if he is lobbying for the job?

Edit: This is not Captain America Chris Evans btw.

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It's for TFI which is on Friday night @9pm. Bit of a pee take I think.

Metatron said:

It's for TFI which is on Friday night @9pm. Bit of a pee take I think.

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Good call. Found some more info here: Jeremy Clarkson on TFI Friday LIVE: Sacked Top Gear host to make first TV appearance since 'fracas' - what we know so far - News - TV & Radio - The Independent

cilantropants said:

I love the show and the personalities of the guys, but when a grown ass man stomps around like a petulant child and physically assaults the people he works with, its unforgivable. This is one of those times when ending something good is the proper way to go.

But it's all about money in the end. Whatever example the BBC wanted to set is going to be run over and turned into a smear on the road by an armored car packed with cash.

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Yeah like Jeremy clarkson is the biggest "smear" on the BBC.
Are you forgetting about Jimmy saville? Rolf Harris multiple bbc employees & bosses being convicted for peodaphilia?



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I'm sorry. What does that have to do with this?

So on Chris Evans show tonight Jeremy and Chris are trying to see who can do the fastest lap ever around the Top Gear test track: Jeremy Clarkson and Chris Evans in bid to steal Top Gear record on TFI Friday | Media | The Guardian

I've never seen TFI Friday, and they never broadcast it on BBC America. If any of you watch it and care to share how it was, please do!

Moonloop said:

I've never seen TFI Friday, and they never broadcast it on BBC America.

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It's a Channel 4 broadcast, nothing to do with the BBC.

Collectorcol said:

It's a Channel 4 broadcast, nothing to do with the BBC.

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Explains it even more. I always tie Chris Evans to the BBC since he has the morning radio show with them.

Also the first new series in over 14 years

Moonloop said:

Explains it even more. I always tie Chris Evans to the BBC since he has the morning radio show with them.

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Ah yes. I think he made his name on The Big Breakfast, also a CH4 programme.

Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May making show for Amazon - BBC News

Former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have signed up to present a new show on Amazon's streaming video service.

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I was hoping Netflix but Amazon is ok, too. Hope the new show is setup in a similar fashion as the old one.