BBC Top Gear - Series 23 discussion thread

a1ex2001 · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:25

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03plr2r

So what do we all think?

Looks to me like nothing has changed which for me is a big mistake as trying to effectively make the same show with a different lineup simply can't work!

Will reserve final judgement until the series starts but I'd say opportunity missed!

Steedie · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:26

Yeah it's basically the same show without the old crew. I can't see it being anywhere near as funny but that's what has been said all along.

I'll watch it, probably be bored and look forward to the Clarkson's new show

Goksly · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:29

I thought for a trailer it looked pretty good. Fingers crossed it will be good.

Begbie · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:31

Fast cars, skids, stupid stuff. I'll watch it.

Nasher · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:33

It won't be the same. The Un-PC humor from the old crew will all be gone

Jez · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:35

I think it seems win win for everyone.

The new show looks like it should be more of the same but with a renewed crew, the trailer makes it look very watchable.

Then on top of this we get Clarkson who gets to go off with increased funding and less PC handholding and continue where he was.

Skillmister · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:35

Nasher said:
The Un-PC humor from the old crew will all be gone

Worse, I reckon they'll try keep as much of it as possible and it will come across as trying too hard.

Rexxar · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:36

Not really gripped by that, come's over as trying to replicate what was already there, which they won't get because it's a different line-up. Looking forward to the usual trio with their own show.

Flibster · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:39

I love the fact that the top gear image they use on the side of the page still has Clarkson, Hammond and May on it.

But it's the same as old top gear and most likely without the bonding between the hosts... as theres now so many.

Glanza · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:40

Will give it a watch but it looks like they've tried to replicate the formula rather than go a new route with it.

Jamauk · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:46

Glanza said:
Will give it a watch but it looks like they've tried to replicate the formula rather than go a new route with it.

Likewise, that trailer isn't much to go on, probably watch the first series and decide from there. Hopefully it won't be over PC like so much on the BBC.

Rexxar · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:53

Glanza said:
Will give it a watch but it looks like they've tried to replicate the formula rather than go a new route with it.

Very much so.

mjt · 31 Mar 2016 at 16:05

Could be worse. Looks quite entertaining IMO.

Rroff · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:05

Jez said:
the trailer makes it look very watchable.

Couple of cringey bits but overall I think "watchable" even if its not the old top gear.

Glaucus · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:08

Looks fine, however it's the personality and interaction that matters and you can't see that in a trailer.

Still think it's likely to fail and they should have sold the brand and made a brand new show if they wanted. Can just see a waste of public funding as the brand dies out.

But off course i'll watch it.

ElliorR · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:10

I think it'll end up a show I record and fast forward through the Evans bits, the bloke is tedious. I like Matt LeBlanc so he's my only real hope of anything half decent.

Tute · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:11

I'll try it but I expect it'll fail as it'll be "Top Gear by PC committee".

grudas · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:11

I'm just going to take it as a new car show and see how I like it.

rather than pretending for it to be the same old topgear.

Clearcut · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:13

Chris Evans.

Raymond Lin · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:20

The cinematography is great as always, I'm sure everything technical will be top notch but keeping my reservation about the chemistry of the hosts.