BBC Top Gear - Series 23 discussion thread

[GAM8LE]

As I said after the last episode, I would give it one more try and unfortunately I cant continue watching it.

Literally, the only reason is Chris Evans, I just cant stand him. He is too OTT, and cringy, he needs to turn it down a lot but even then, I just think that is his character which I will never get along with

MLB is good though and shows promise, I think even though he has his little stumbles here and there he would be a better main presenter than CE. He just has the voice and tone for it.

Such a pity.

 

[Slam62]

Well I liked it, maybe they're just becoming more familiar.

 

[wesley]

better than last week, i just watched extra gear on iplayer and found it more enjoyable to watch. wish its hour long, not 24mins

 

[wez130]

As has been said many times already, this weeks was much better than last weeks.

 

[Nasher]

Better than last week, but the show is still lacking something the old crew had.

They definitely turned the volume down on Evans as well. But he really does need to go and be replaced by someone watchable.

 

[sovietspybob]

I quite enjoyed it last night, i always hated the SIARPC segment before and i still think it's rubbish now.

I was quite suprissed as i thought Eddie would be very annoying and generally rubbish but he was quite good actually. If only they could ditch Evans the show could really have legs.

I'll continue to watch as i find it quite enjoyable but i'll always be wishing for someone else to host it. When JB retires from F1 he'd be perfect!

 

[james.miller]

yep, much better. enjoyed it

 

[J.T]

When Button quits F1, sack Shouty McShoutface and give him the job. Reckon he'd be great as the main presenter.

I got the same impression from the small segment he was in, he seemed very natural in front of the camera.

Get him in!

 

[insane200]

Oh, why didn't they drag race the F1 and 675LT?

They said on Top gear Extra that the insurance would only cover the F1 up-to 70mph due to it's value.

 

[SS-89]

Just watched it. Couldn't stand the first epsiode but this was a definite improvement. Chris evans needs to go but I quite like MLB.

 

[Steedie]

Totally forgot it was on, won't bother watching it. Doesn't sound like I'm missing much

 

[slick rick]

It was much better than last weeks episode, I think they would have struggled to make it much worse mind.

 

[grudas]

imo CE doesn't suit the role/show at all

he just needs to shut up and back down MLB would be way better as the main host.

shame about CH doing nothing really, 1minute segment if that? :| he's great with reviews, he's a great driver etc.. jeez he should be doing way more.

 

[pugheaven]

They said on Top gear Extra that the insurance would only cover the F1 up-to 70mph due to it's value.

But they raced an F1 and Bugatti a couple of years ago... in Dubai

 

[Jase]

I watched it on online so I could skip the bits that had too much Chris Evans.

 

[MrZippo]

Thought I give it another go.
It was pure bliss how Jenson Button made Chris Evans very quiet with his driving of the Mclaren!
Like others have said get rid of Chris Evans and replace him with Jenson Button!

 

[SS-89]

But they raced an F1 and Bugatti a couple of years ago... in Dubai

It is the F1 GTR Longtail so probably quite a bit rarer than an F1 (which is rare in its own right)

 

[pugheaven]

Ahhhh... will watch later today as reviews seems 50/50 this episode...

 

[Jono8]

imo CE doesn't suit the role/show at all

he just needs to shut up and back down MLB would be way better as the main host.

Indeed. He just doesn't have the right personality for it. Matt Le Blanc just seems to get it and does the sarcastic dry humour thing very well.

 

[pugheaven]

It's odd everyone seems to like MLB, as tbh I think he's awful... and dull...it's just in comparisoj to CE he seems decent...