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peppiB
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 Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:15 pm Post subject: Grand Tour |
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| I know this will come in for abuse from some quarters, but has anyone seen this new entertainment programme? I say 'Entertainment' rather than motoring. I have watched it and must admit I really enjoyed it, and to quote one journalist, it really is a Turbo Charged Top Gear. Those 3 at their very best. Just my opinion. |
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Rick
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MikeEdwards
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| Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I have fingers crossed for the same Rick. |
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Rick
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peppiB
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peter scott
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:12 am Post subject: |
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Well, did they knock down Clarkson's house?
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mikeC
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:15 am Post subject: |
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| peter scott wrote: | Well, did they knock down Clarkson's house?
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Er, yes. Sort of:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3781567/It-s-property-boom-Jeremy-Clarkson-blows-old-4million-Cotswold-farmhouse-make-way-new-six-bedroom-gentrified-home.html
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Billf
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| What do you think the insurance premiums would be for those three to drive the million pound cars in the 1st episode. |
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mikeC
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| Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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More than you or I can afford, I'm sure!
What amused me was that Ferrari apparently wouldn't road register the LaFerrari, because it would then be a second-hand car; so are they going to sell it to some unsuspecting 'first' owner as a brand new car even though it's been thrashed by the muppets?
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47Jag
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It's noisy.....INIT 
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Rick
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I had a flick through episode 1, the filmed parts looked really good I thought. I wasn't particularly keen on this new studio/tent thing, it could be anywhere, I don't remember seeing anything that shouted motoring in there. With the sound turned down, I could have been watching anything for most of the studio segments, so I think there are improvements to be made in that regard.
Overall though, mostly quite entertaining TV.
RJ
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OuBallie
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The BBC must be grinding its teeth.
They have sucessfully killed a £multi-million revenue stream, £billions I read somewhere.
Watched all so far and the three are at it as usual, BUT with more vigour I think.
Entertainment at its best, so far.
Geoff - Progress with the Austin now at snails pace.
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Riley Blue
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I haven't enjoyed it more than I enjoyed Top Gear when they presented it i.e. some segments were excellent, some not so good and some poor. Overall it's laddish humour with a motoring theme so OK with me.
I give it: 6/10 - room for improvement.
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