Thread: Top Gear

I couldn't believe it and don't know if I can bring myself to accept the fact that they actually drove a UTE across the english channel for god's sake with an outboard strapped to the back of it.

ah yes but it was a Hilux ute

Originally Posted by davo453

ah yes but it was a Hilux ute

Actually, it was a Nissan

For all of us poor saps in Oz, Top Gear is back next Saturday night at 7:30. Afterwards is The long Way Round, where Ewan McGregor and mate motorbike across Europe.

Originally Posted by Wood Butcher

For all of us poor saps in Oz, Top Gear is back next Saturday night at 7:30. Afterwards is The long Way Round, where Ewan McGregor and mate motorbike across Europe.

The Long Way Round show (series?) will be worth catching, the other one (Race to Dakar I think) was a beauty.


Looked up shooting & Top Gear on You tube ( I think the link posted may be invalid, can't remember) & had a good laugh. Boys stuff

Originally Posted by czzer

Actually, it was a Nissan

Damn your right too, the first one was a Hilux wasn't it !

The episode were they tried to kill a Hilux was good.

Originally Posted by davo453

Damn your right too, the first one was a Hilux wasn't it !

The episode were they tried to kill a Hilux was good.

Yep...the first attempt was a Hilux. The "Toy-boat-a" ! That was a classic episode.

Series 6 - Episode 6

Saturday 3 November at 7.35pm SBS TV

The biggest Top Gear challenge ever! In the past, an Aston Martin DB9 raced against a 200mph train to Monte Carlo, then a Ferrari raced against a plane to Switzerland – with the cars winning on both occasions – so then, is a car is faster than a boat? A new road map has been launched in England which shows every speed camera in the country. The trio looks at a new Mercedes S class which features infra-red headlights. The new Alfa Romeo Brera is displayed in the studio. It could be the best-looking car that money can buy today. The other car on display is the Aston Martin DBR9 with an all carbon fibre body so it weighs nearly a ton less than the standard DB9. It is given a test on the track by The Stig.

In last Sunday's episode (UK) the the crew crossed Botswana in 3 older cars. To prove the point that you don't always need a 4x4.

James May in a 1985 Mercedes Benz 230E, Richard Hammond in a 1963 Opel Kadett (named Oliver) and Clarkson in a 1981 Lancia Beta Coupe. The first to breakdown had to drive a (1960's) VW Beatle for the rest of the way.

It was all very staged I'm quite sure, but it was great too watch one of the best episodes yet IMHO.

Dave

http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio...321658126.html
November 19, 2007 - 11:51AM


SBS will produce a "quintessentially Australian" version of the top-rating BBC motoring program Top Gear to hit local screens next year.
Australia is the first country in the world to secure the rights to make a local version of the show, which mixes performance cars with comedy and celebrities.
"This is fantastic news for SBS, for Top Gear fans and for Australian audiences," SBS director of content Matt Campbell said.
"Top Gear is a unique show and one of the BBC Worldwide's biggest global properties."
The British show is known for test driving and brutally appraising the world's most popular cars and performing breathtaking stunts.
Mr Campbell said the Australian version would add local flavour to the successful formula. ( Can see it now nothing but Ford vs Holden with a smater of Japanese)

"In making it we won't simply replicate the UK series with an Australian version of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond or James May," he said.
"SBS plans to make a program that is uniquely and quintessentially Australian."
SBS, which has screened the program since 2005, has also extended its commitment to the UK version for the life of the series.
BBC Worldwide Australasia's head of sales Julie Dowding said the deal was very exciting.
"We are very proud that the first global deal for a local version of Top Gear has been done here in Australia," she said.
Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson added: "I'm delighted that Top Gear is going to Australia. Maybe the first guest could be Jonny Wilkinson," referring to Britain's rugby player and World Cup hero.
The series will be produced by Freehand Productions, BBC Worldwide's Australasian partner, which will transmit on SBS in 2008.