its back ,but will we like it?

Top Gear was a good show long before Clarkson, Hammond and May turned it into a middle aged men should know better comedy, their version was great but perhaps they'd run their course, things change and presenters change, for me last night show was good entertainment, bit of the old in there and some new. Le Blanc was good value for me, I like his humour, Evans is Evans but enthusiasm is whats needed to present that and he did a pretty good job, maybe just tone down the shouting, happy enough with it and will keep watching.
 
Halfway through the Blackpool trip I turned over to The Antique Roadshow but I am an antique myself
Was laughing at Reliant Robins in the 60's.
Early days I feel but may be an opportunity missed.
 
Evans was a bit to loud but it was a good enough start. I didn't think the 2 guests worked very well either.
 
I watched the first episode of the new TG and thought it was ghastly, especially that noisy and annoying little git Chris Evans! Clarkson, May and the Hamster every time for me. 😣

P.S. Chris Evans is definitely the sort of person I wouldn't want to play golf with, because he talks loudly and incessantly just for the sake of it!
 
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Regarding Twitter reactions etc, there is always a vocal few who think it is their duty to humanity to broadcast their feelings and outrage at everything and anything.

The vast majority who watched would post nothing, zilch on social media. Rock All

what will matter is how many tuned into the first show, and then how many tune into subsequent shows. Ratings will decide, not what some people say on Twitter.

Would like to see a lot more of Sabine, she is very good at what she does
 
PhilTheFragger said:
Regarding Twitter reactions etc, there is always a vocal few who think it is their duty to humanity to broadcast their feelings and outrage at everything and anything.

The vast majority who watched would post nothing, zilch on social media. Rock All

what will matter is how many tuned into the first show, and then how many tune into subsequent shows. Ratings will decide, not what some people say on Twitter.

Would like to see a lot more of Sabine, she is very good at what she does
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What will also matter is the opinion of those overseas broadcasters as well. If a bundle of them decide they are no longer interested then the program may have a short future.
 
As a fan of the old show I was sceptical about this as I've only ever liked Evans on TFI but I have to say I thought it was alright. It will take some time to settle in and to make it's own identity and I think it will.
I'm certainly not going to get Amazon tv for one program so I won't be watching the other show to see what difference there is.
 
For the first show I thought it was quite good. Was worth watching when Evans stopped shouting and calmed down a bit. Matt Leblanc was a lot better than I expected, quite liked his style.
The chase at the start was well done - Chris Evans can drive a bit! The German girl was funny too, would like to see more of her driving skills.
The celeb track challenge was more interesting with the off road bit, and good to see they're using minis now.
A few changes there so not all the same as old Top Gear! Better with only two presenters too!

I'm sure it will improve over time - I'll certainly be watching again.

:thup:
 
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I think a lot of people wanted it to fail and/or be bad so they were always going to be over critical and couldn't wait to denounce it.

I think everyone will see and notice considerable improvements over the next 2 episodes as they will take stock from the critique they'll have read.
 
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I think a lot of people wanted it to fail and/or be bad so they were always going to be over critical and couldn't wait to denounce it.

I think everyone will see and notice considerable improvements over the next 2 episodes as they will take stock from the critique they'll have read.
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Let's hope so
 
I stopped watching the old Top Gear regularly two or three seasons back as it had gotten boring and repetitive, it was like watching the same show every week with a few different locations - If I missed an episode, or a season, it didn't bother me. I watched the new TG as a TV show out of interest because of the change, but without trying to compare between new and old presenters. I thought it stood up OK, quite enjoyable, not too different from the old show, just different faces. Will watch again.
 
Fish said:
I think a lot of people wanted it to fail and/or be bad so they were always going to be over critical and couldn't wait to denounce it.

I think everyone will see and notice considerable improvements over the next 2 episodes as they will take stock from the critique they'll have read.
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I think you're spot on. Some were writing it off before it had even been screened! Similarly those having a pop on social media, or at least significant percentage, were only there to say negative things regardless. There were issues and it wasn't a seamless piece of TV but watchable and enjoyable and if they take the comments on board it will evolve further and improve
 
Best compared to the scene in good morning Vietnam where robin Williams has been suspended and his senior officer takes over and try's to do the same show.
 
I think it was as good/bad as it was only ever going to be with the people they had. I actually like Chris Evans and think he is one of the best live broadcasters there is, and he did what he always does. They were never going to change the format dramatically as they sell it for shed loads of money to lots of overseas broadcasters. And they are going to expect a version of Top Gear they know.

The problem to me is that a lot of the success of the program was down to the chemistry between the presenters which you can not replicate. And also people underestimate how much work went into the scripting and the ideas for films, especially by Clarkson and Wilman, the old producer. And again it seems they are struggling to replicate that as the humour seemed to be scripted where as in the old one it seemed a lot more natural. The first film of the two 3 wheelers going to Blackpool was bizarre as one of the lead films on one of the most scrutinized programs on TV for years as it was dull beyond belief. 10 minutes of someone being towed on a tow truck. Got a little better when they went back later on but not that much.

The Top Gun section was kind of like a B side of what they used to do on Top Gear, just seemed a bit forced and a copy of at least one thing they have done already on TG. Star in the rallycross car, again just got the impression you are watching a cover version. Sabine Schmit was kind of meh to me, seen her say/do much the same thing in the transit van film before so other than being a great driver, not 100% sure what she is adding, may be she needs a bit more of a chance to express herself. Mat Leblanc was kind of OK but just seemed to be like a presenter on the US version, again may be he will improve a bit.

I suspect it will improve but in the heart of hearts everyone in the BBC knows it won't be anywhere near as popular as the old version.
 
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Overall I was entertained, but there were issues.
Agree with Hacker Khan that it felt like a cover version. New presenters reading the old guys scripts.
I think they need to allow them to express themselves and find their own identity. Then I think it could have legs.
 
I thought it was okay, I'll be watching future shows for sure.
I thought Leblanc was actually very good but Evans, who I don't particularly like, was far too shouty.
It's very difficult to replace those who have been there successfully for so long, just ask David Moyes!
I feel it only fair to give the show a chance by watching a few episodes.
It certainly wasn't as bad as thought it would be.
 
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