If you owned the rights to the programme would you end it and pander to the presenters, so losing a huge stream of money OR would you get three new presenters in? Line up over here please......
Clarkson Suspended from BBC and no top gear this week!!
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guest100718
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TG an excellent program but the BBC had no choice, too much pressure from outside. They have to be seen to be doing the right thing, whether it is right or not.
bobmac
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Maybe the Stig could host the show
FairwayDodger
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Exactly, it betrays a complete lack of imagination to think these guys can't be replaced. The show will be different, of course, but that's no bad thing as it was long overdue a shake up, IMO!
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Deleted member 15344
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But the reason why the huge stream of money is because of those three presenters - they are the reason why - not the format or content but the way it's presented by them and their chemistry
They won't ever be able to recreate it
Another channel will though with the three of them
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Deleted member 15344
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They were the imagination , they were the chemistry and creative side of the programme - it was their ideas and it was successful because of them - without them it's 5th Gear.
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guest100718
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Hmm, we keep hearing that its tired, needs a shake up etc...yet its gone from strength to strength in the last decade, mainly down to the 3 presenters.
I think this spells the beginning of the end for TG.
DanFST
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I met Richard Hammond at an awards do a few years back. And he was saying JC actually owns a very large percentage of the top gear Franchise.
As such it will explain why he can't be fired from the BBC, as he's not technically an employee. Also depending who holds the majority, he could also take top gear to another channel.
As such it will explain why he can't be fired from the BBC, as he's not technically an employee. Also depending who holds the majority, he could also take top gear to another channel.
Dan2501
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I thought Clarkson sold his stake to the BBC a while back?
This will work so much better than what will effectively become 5th Gear on the BBC. The BBC will never replace Clarkson, and without the 3 presenters they have nothing. Clarkson, Hammond and May are Top Gear. It will fade and die without them.
This will work so much better than what will effectively become 5th Gear on the BBC. The BBC will never replace Clarkson, and without the 3 presenters they have nothing. Clarkson, Hammond and May are Top Gear. It will fade and die without them.
Clarkson sold his share back to the BBC a year or two ago.
ADB
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Expect to see Mr Clarkson fronting a show on Sky in the not too distant future.....
bladeplayer
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Just Curious Phil , ( havent read whole thread so apologies if already asked )
So they can carry on what way they like ? if you racially abused someone (im not easily offended by the Irish bit ) but its still abuse & seemingly thumped him & split his lip
bladeplayer
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Did sky not sack some presenters for far less comments ? would they risk it ?
richy
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Those presenters were the reason I stopped watching. Started to become very irritating
DanFST
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Ahh, What an idiot, He would have made a mint off his share! Do you know how much for?
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Deleted member 15344
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Oh don't get me wrong - what he did was wrong and deserved punished for his actions
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guest100718
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keys and grey...
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Deleted member 15344
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But those presenters are why 350 mil plus watch it week in week out around the world.
ger147
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