TOP GEAR PRESENTER

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 17 Dec 2004, 20:32

What happened to Jason Dawe?
He appeared on Top Gear when it returned to our screens, with the one hour format on Sunday evenings, some time ago. He was the fat boy not slim!
When they returned with a new series, he was not presenting anymore.
I actually saw him the other night on Watchdog, being asked to comment on why Peugeot 206's keep cutting out.

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 17 Dec 2004, 22:24

Think I heard something about a fall out with JC.....
(thats Jeremy Clarkeson, not Jesus)[:)]

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 17 Dec 2004, 22:34

Well I think it's better now!
So it worked out OK in the end. [:D]

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 17 Dec 2004, 23:29

I preferd Chris Goffey on top gear years ago.

ralph · Unread post by **ralph** » 17 Dec 2004, 23:37

Bloody Hell Stuart, you'll be asking for William Woollard back next!

Stinkwheel · Unread post by **Stinkwheel** » 17 Dec 2004, 23:41

nahhh not william wollard, how about noel edmonds.

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 18 Dec 2004, 00:35

LOL. that'll be the day. Ah yes I remember it well. Sitting on the front wall watching dad replace a ball joint on our sisters boy friends new Allegro super. Always remember a rally special featuring the Lancia Stratos (a mans car if ever there was one). And then looking at dads 1.3 Marina and thinking why?

paranoid · Unread post by **paranoid** » 18 Dec 2004, 01:13

I actually think these 3 work really good together, and have always thought the little fella was good when he was on men & motors, Mrs paranoid even watches it[:)]

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 18 Dec 2004, 19:01

Watched as a piece of motor based entertainment its great, much better than the old days of po-faced roadtesting of mundane cheap cars, and, as with mrs paranoid, mrs bxbodger and the little bxbodgers watch it as well!
I noticed the format has been pinched for a food show now on BBC2-3 presenters, studio audience, prerecorded outside bits, and guest cook.

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 18 Dec 2004, 22:58

Is that the one where thet cook some top food and then taste it and say it's rubbish? Never understood this format my self but it shows that not all foods is agood as it looks.

np · Unread post by np » 19 Dec 2004, 01:15

Really love the show,though missed a few this series,still,they are all ready showing it on 1 of the UK channels.
Agree with bxbodger though.Somehow cant see them roadtesting a 1.8LX C5,1.8LS Vectra etc....

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 20 Dec 2004, 14:07

I agree it's a great show, and very entertaining. [:)]
True they are not going to feature the types of cars that we drive, the Suzuki is a about as close as they might get to the average motorists car.
I think that some of the other programmes on the box feature more about the average motorists cars.
Top Gear entertains, because it is lively, interesting, and works well with the one hour format. [:D]
The thing is with the recent cut backs at the BBC, and the rumours of programme changes, apparently They Think It's All Over might not return. Well if they decide to do the same with Top Gear then it will be a sad day, because on terestial TV it's the most watchable fun programme for petrolheads, (like us) and the average motorist.

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 20 Dec 2004, 15:00

Apart from Top Gear, the other TV highlight for me was Wheelerdealers, sadly not on last week-I was most depressed as its a top comedy!! If you have never seen it, the "dealer" buys a "modern classic" aka piece of rubbish, the "mechanic then bodges it up, and they then sell it and make a loss on it[:D]
My favourite one was the Suzuki Jeep, and if you have never seen it watch H&L channel for the reruns........you will die laughing!!!!!

landylass · Unread post by **landylass** » 20 Dec 2004, 18:23

Shall I let you all into a secret, the reason we "Missus" all watch it. ie Mrs boxbodger& Mrs Paraniod.. and me .
It aint because of JC, the cars, the stars, the stig, or the big dopey guy....no no no no . Its because of ahh bless his little cotton sox, the GORGEOUS LIKKLE ONE. mmmmmmmmm.
OOPS take a reality check woman.

bernie · Unread post by **bernie** » 20 Dec 2004, 18:33

Must tell Clarkson to do his flies up[:D][:D][:D][}:)][}:)][}:)]