Top Gear dropped this Sunday..

j2 lot · Post by **j2 lot** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:19 pm

.. as Clarkson has been suspended

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31824040

Mr Momo · Post by **Mr Momo** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:03 pm

Had to happen sometime.

Only constant in life is change - think this spells the end of TG in it's current format.

j2 lot · Post by **j2 lot** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:58 pm

Mr Momo wrote:- think this spells the end of TG in it's current format.

.......on the BBC. Not even sure about that actually, it is their biggest grossing show, sold to 32 countries .
If the rumours are true JC (& Andy Wilman ) own the rights too so when he goes so does the format,

Sky must be bursting in anticipation

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:18 pm

j2 lot wrote:
Mr Momo wrote:- think this spells the end of TG in it's current format.
.......on the BBC. Not even sure about that actually, it is their biggest grossing show, sold to 32 countries .
If the rumours are true JC (& Andy Wilman ) own the rights too so when he goes so does the format, Sky must be bursting in anticipation

tut · Post by **tut** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:22 pm

All good publicity.......

tut

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:24 pm

Yes. I suspect JC couldn't give a flying fcuk.

He's quids in regardless what happens....

Post by **pete** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:03 pm

BBC needs to grow a pair.

JC is an entertainer, and part of the entertainment is he's a dick. In the same way they should tolerate Frankie Boyle (say) being criticised by the right wing press and the right on aresholes they should tolerate the same when JC does it.

TV without the talent is just a little white dot or, god help us, Mrs effing Brown.

H8OAG · Post by **H8OAG** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:28 pm

JC and Andy sold their 50% stake for an undisclosed sum to the BBC recently
I would concur with Rossybee

David · Post by **David** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:59 pm

I think it's easy to read more into this than there is. The BBC is often confused as a commercial organisation but really it works to a set of predetermined values. Yes it wants good ratings, but also needs cross demographic approval. Every show has a lifespan, and, if TG was to move on, I doubt there would be any regrets. Sooner, or later, something just as good will turn up to replace it. That's where the BBC wins - it has the resources keep experimenting and trying out new ideas.

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:05 pm

Rumour seems to be he lamped a producer

Post by **campbell** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:37 am

Isn't Andy Wilman a producer? Perhaps he limped him.

They better sort it soon. Oafs.

Think of the children

ETA - if it goes to Sky I'm not watching.

I'm boycotting The Open now too.

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:46 am

campbell wrote:If it goes to Sky I'm not watching.

Bet you do.

Post by **campbell** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 12:53 am

Bet I don't.

Sky free zone in our gaff.

We'll all just watch the archives on Dave. Sorted.

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:14 am

In that case bet you don't

Something we've considered...

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:35 am

£300m in revenue...

Scottish Elises