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Dave Elliott · Jul 2nd, 2007, 01:25 AM

Just in case you've forgotten.

Top Gear is back on SBS this evening (7:30 Perth).

rellik666 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 02:01 AM

It is time to party and celebrate!

Series 8 - Shown July 2006 BBC Two!

I don't think the brits realise what a privilege it is to get Top Gear here!

I will be firmly in front of my telly at 7:30 with beer and chips!

Root Ginger · Jul 2nd, 2007, 03:01 AM

This is why Top Gear is officially the most pirated TV show in the world. Ahead of shows like Lost and 24

There is a demand for this programme the world over.

*stands up and waves his Union Jack with pride.

rellik666 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 03:24 AM

I miss sitting down on a Sunday night at 8:30 to watch Top Gear!

It really sets you up for the week!

Monday night isn't quite the same.

As for lost and 24........they are just not comparable!

Nothing is which is why it so good! The humour and the political incorrectness.

Many have tried to copy but all have failed!

It is funny to see certain lesser programs try to copy.....even down to chatting and discussing cars in the pub! Even if it is the highest form of flattery!

Long Live Top Gear!

Root Ginger · Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original)

I miss sitting down on a Sunday night at 8:30 to watch Top Gear!

It really sets you up for the week!

Monday night isn't quite the same.

As for lost and 24........they are just not comparable!

Nothing is which is why it so good! The humour and the political incorrectness.

Many have tried to copy but all have failed!

It is funny to see certain lesser programs try to copy.....even down to chatting and discussing cars in the pub! Even if it is the highest form of flattery!

Long Live Top Gear!

I assume you're referring to Fifth Gear. In which case it's in a cafe, the Ace Cafe to be precise

Welcome to the Ace Cafe London Home Page

Vicki Butler Henderson and Tiff Needell were presenters of Top Gear before The BBC canned it. It was brought back a few years later in it's current format. Jeremy Clarkson was the only presenter from the original show.

Fifth Gear is getting better but it's no match for Top Gear. Watching Tiff's driving is a treat though.

rellik666 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:11 AM

I remember, I used to watch it then too, but if I remember correctly the then presenters, Tiff, Quintein (excuse my lack of spelling) and Jeremy didn't get on so well when it all fell apart!

And I was watching an episode recently where there were comparing some cars, can't remeber what, and they couldn't decide which was better, so they went to a Pub and had beer to discuss, very much like the guys on top gear did on several occasions.

I don't know how old the episode of fifth gear was as I was watching it on UKTV and they don't tell you when it was from!!! Quite annoying really.

minigolf · Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:31 AM

That would have been the Z4 v TT which was from the previous series of FG. The final episode of the current FG series airs in the UK tonight.

Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original)

It is time to party and celebrate!

Series 8 - Shown July 2006 BBC Two!

I don't think the brits realise what a privilege it is to get Top Gear here!

I don't think you realise what a privilege it has to have the internetz in Australia. Episode 8 aired at my place ages ago.

rellik666 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

I don't think you realise what a privilege it has to have the internetz in Australia. Episode 8 aired at my place ages ago.

Unfortunately in my part of melbourne, we have no access to broadband! Which considering I live in a suburb less than 20 mins from the city is quite bad!

I can't really get away with watching Top Gear at work! Even if my boss is more nutty about it than me!

I believe you met up with the mad michael on Sat Night!

He was slightly tired when he arrived back in Melbourne yesterday!

minigolf · Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:47 AM

Yeah, I bet he would have been.

I'm looking forward to the pics of the load up in the car. Would have been a feat of great dexterity and skill to have managed getting everything in.

rellik666 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:54 AM

it was the glad wrap that made me laugh!

He wrapped all the wheels in it! to keep his lovely car all clean!

There was plenty of room in there! He could have fitted loads more in!

minigolf · Jul 2nd, 2007, 05:14 AM

Wow! That's amazing.

steve11 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 05:49 AM

For all you Fox viewers, Fifth Gear is still on Lifestyle & Top Gear should be back soon on BBC World.

minigolf · Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:02 AM

I'll take one Koeennnigggseggg CCX please.

Root Ginger · Jul 2nd, 2007, 02:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original)

I remember, I used to watch it then too, but if I remember correctly the then presenters, Tiff, Quintein (excuse my lack of spelling) and Jeremy didn't get on so well when it all fell apart!

And I was watching an episode recently where there were comparing some cars, can't remeber what, and they couldn't decide which was better, so they went to a Pub and had beer to discuss, very much like the guys on top gear did on several occasions.

I don't know how old the episode of fifth gear was as I was watching it on UKTV and they don't tell you when it was from!!! Quite annoying really.

TBH I never remember hearing that Tiff, Quentin and Jeremy didn't get on, although I can imagine a clash between Q and J.

As I remember it was a popular show that the BBC just decided to cancel as they were trying to move away from the old BBC image. I seem to remember there were reports that it was cancelled due to the the perception that the show encouraged speeding and bad driving. This was at the height of the modified car scene in the UK where cruises and street racing used to happen every weekend across the country and magazines like Max Power had their highest reader figures.

There was a huge backlash though as The Beeb had nothing to replace TG and as a public broadcast company they should of had a motoring programme. As such it was relaunched a year later in a completely new format that, ironically considering some of the reasons it was supposed to have been cancelled, was even more about fast cars, power slides and blowing things up.

Completely un-PC and just what the public wanted. Even after Hammonds crash, when they could of cancelled it again, the overwhelming public support it generated meant the BBC couldn't afford the backlash all over again.

rellik666 · Jul 3rd, 2007, 05:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

I'll take one Koeennnigggseggg CCX please.

Ditto

Michael · Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:00 AM

Three cheers for Gladwrap!!!

How the hell does the big fat guy on "Lost" stay so friggin fat anyway???? Is there a secret KFC store hidden in a cave somewhere that no other person is aware of?

Also, they've been stuck wherever the hell they are, for God knows how long yet the guys always have a one weeks worth of stuble growth on their faces.

I could go on about how stoopid I think the show is!!!

Gr1zzLy · Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original)

How the hell does the big fat guy on "Lost" stay so friggin fat anyway????

PMSL that's good observation.

eb/w mini · Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:47 AM

He,s not fat. It,s glandular!

wteb · Jul 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by eb/w mini (original)

He,s not fat. It,s glandular!

Thats a big word Chris !

brett · Jul 5th, 2007, 09:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original)

Unfortunately in my part of melbourne, we have no access to broadband! Which considering I live in a suburb less than 20 mins from the city is quite bad!

I !

mate this will P155 you off, I have broadband and I live 550km from my capital city

Jul 2nd, 2007, 01:25 AM	#1
Dave Elliott MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fremantle Local Time: 10:29 PM Posts: 130 Offline	Top Gear - "new" series - SBS Just in case you've forgotten. Top Gear is back on SBS this evening (7:30 Perth).

Jul 2nd, 2007, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 537 Offline	It is time to party and celebrate! Series 8 - Shown July 2006 BBC Two! I don't think the brits realise what a privilege it is to get Top Gear here! I will be firmly in front of my telly at 7:30 with beer and chips! OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Jul 2nd, 2007, 03:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 03:29 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	This is why Top Gear is officially the most pirated TV show in the world. Ahead of shows like Lost and 24 There is a demand for this programme the world over. *stands up and waves his Union Jack with pride. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jul 2nd, 2007, 03:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 537 Offline	I miss sitting down on a Sunday night at 8:30 to watch Top Gear! It really sets you up for the week! Monday night isn't quite the same. As for lost and 24........they are just not comparable! Nothing is which is why it so good! The humour and the political incorrectness. Many have tried to copy but all have failed! It is funny to see certain lesser programs try to copy.....even down to chatting and discussing cars in the pub! Even if it is the highest form of flattery! Long Live Top Gear! OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 03:29 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original) I miss sitting down on a Sunday night at 8:30 to watch Top Gear! It really sets you up for the week! Monday night isn't quite the same. As for lost and 24........they are just not comparable! Nothing is which is why it so good! The humour and the political incorrectness. Many have tried to copy but all have failed! It is funny to see certain lesser programs try to copy.....even down to chatting and discussing cars in the pub! Even if it is the highest form of flattery! Long Live Top Gear! I assume you're referring to Fifth Gear. In which case it's in a cafe, the Ace Cafe to be precise Welcome to the Ace Cafe London Home Page Vicki Butler Henderson and Tiff Needell were presenters of Top Gear before The BBC canned it. It was brought back a few years later in it's current format. Jeremy Clarkson was the only presenter from the original show. Fifth Gear is getting better but it's no match for Top Gear. Watching Tiff's driving is a treat though. It was acceptable in the 80's

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Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 537 Offline	I remember, I used to watch it then too, but if I remember correctly the then presenters, Tiff, Quintein (excuse my lack of spelling) and Jeremy didn't get on so well when it all fell apart! And I was watching an episode recently where there were comparing some cars, can't remeber what, and they couldn't decide which was better, so they went to a Pub and had beer to discuss, very much like the guys on top gear did on several occasions. I don't know how old the episode of fifth gear was as I was watching it on UKTV and they don't tell you when it was from!!! Quite annoying really. OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 14,072 Offline	That would have been the Z4 v TT which was from the previous series of FG. The final episode of the current FG series airs in the UK tonight. Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original) It is time to party and celebrate! Series 8 - Shown July 2006 BBC Two! I don't think the brits realise what a privilege it is to get Top Gear here! I don't think you realise what a privilege it has to have the internetz in Australia. Episode 8 aired at my place ages ago. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 537 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) I don't think you realise what a privilege it has to have the internetz in Australia. Episode 8 aired at my place ages ago. Unfortunately in my part of melbourne, we have no access to broadband! Which considering I live in a suburb less than 20 mins from the city is quite bad! I can't really get away with watching Top Gear at work! Even if my boss is more nutty about it than me! I believe you met up with the mad michael on Sat Night! He was slightly tired when he arrived back in Melbourne yesterday! OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 14,072 Offline	Yeah, I bet he would have been. I'm looking forward to the pics of the load up in the car. Would have been a feat of great dexterity and skill to have managed getting everything in. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 2nd, 2007, 04:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 537 Offline	it was the glad wrap that made me laugh! He wrapped all the wheels in it! to keep his lovely car all clean! There was plenty of room in there! He could have fitted loads more in! OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Jul 2nd, 2007, 05:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 14,072 Offline	Wow! That's amazing. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 2nd, 2007, 05:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 339 Offline	For all you Fox viewers, Fifth Gear is still on Lifestyle & Top Gear should be back soon on BBC World.

Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 14,072 Offline	I'll take one Koeennnigggseggg CCX please. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 2nd, 2007, 02:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 03:29 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original) I remember, I used to watch it then too, but if I remember correctly the then presenters, Tiff, Quintein (excuse my lack of spelling) and Jeremy didn't get on so well when it all fell apart! And I was watching an episode recently where there were comparing some cars, can't remeber what, and they couldn't decide which was better, so they went to a Pub and had beer to discuss, very much like the guys on top gear did on several occasions. I don't know how old the episode of fifth gear was as I was watching it on UKTV and they don't tell you when it was from!!! Quite annoying really. TBH I never remember hearing that Tiff, Quentin and Jeremy didn't get on, although I can imagine a clash between Q and J. As I remember it was a popular show that the BBC just decided to cancel as they were trying to move away from the old BBC image. I seem to remember there were reports that it was cancelled due to the the perception that the show encouraged speeding and bad driving. This was at the height of the modified car scene in the UK where cruises and street racing used to happen every weekend across the country and magazines like Max Power had their highest reader figures. There was a huge backlash though as The Beeb had nothing to replace TG and as a public broadcast company they should of had a motoring programme. As such it was relaunched a year later in a completely new format that, ironically considering some of the reasons it was supposed to have been cancelled, was even more about fast cars, power slides and blowing things up. Completely un-PC and just what the public wanted. Even after Hammonds crash, when they could of cancelled it again, the overwhelming public support it generated meant the BBC couldn't afford the backlash all over again. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jul 3rd, 2007, 05:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 537 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) I'll take one Koeennnigggseggg CCX please. Ditto OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
Michael This space aint long enou My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 434 Offline	Three cheers for Gladwrap!!! How the hell does the big fat guy on "Lost" stay so friggin fat anyway???? Is there a secret KFC store hidden in a cave somewhere that no other person is aware of? Also, they've been stuck wherever the hell they are, for God knows how long yet the guys always have a one weeks worth of stuble growth on their faces. I could go on about how stoopid I think the show is!!!

Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 1,757 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original) How the hell does the big fat guy on "Lost" stay so friggin fat anyway???? PMSL that's good observation.

Jul 3rd, 2007, 07:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
eb/w mini There is no U. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 674 Offline	He,s not fat. It,s glandular!

Jul 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
wteb MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Andrews NSW Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by eb/w mini (original) He,s not fat. It,s glandular! Thats a big word Chris !

Jul 5th, 2007, 09:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 2,417 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original) Unfortunately in my part of melbourne, we have no access to broadband! Which considering I live in a suburb less than 20 mins from the city is quite bad! I ! mate this will P155 you off, I have broadband and I live 550km from my capital city

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