Matt LeBlanc and 4 others join Top Gear

[jon0844]

I still stand by my earlier judgement. Ditch Evans, shorten the interview segment (or just ditch it) and I think the BBC have a decent show here particularly if other Chris was given more of a role.

TV shows love celebrity appearances, and I don't mean chat shows, but just about everything. Any excuse to get a big name on.

I can't see them dropping this segment however bad it is. They probably have people lining up to appear.

 

[ainsworth74]

TV shows love celebrity appearances, and I don't mean chat shows, but just about everything. Any excuse to get a big name on.

I can't see them dropping this segment however bad it is. They probably have people lining up to appear.

No I can't see them dropping it either but it shouldn't be twenty minutes long and they do need to, in my opinion, make changes such as getting rid of the silly audience participation, stop having guests introducing each other, possibly go back to one guest per show unless the two are somehow linked (i.e. both are on the same show or similar).

As you are probably aware the BBC are always right. The chance of them ditching Evans is less than nil as that would mean they have to admit being wrong which they are hardwired to never ever do.

Guess we'll have to wait and see but I think you might be right

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

No I can't see them dropping it either but it shouldn't be twenty minutes long and they do need to, in my opinion, make changes such as getting rid of the silly audience participation, stop having guests introducing each other, possibly go back to one guest per show unless the two are somehow linked (i.e. both are on the same show or similar).

Or happen to be conjoined twins...

Seriously, that happened on a car show very much like Top Gear in Vietnam a few years ago - There was much debate as to who to award the time to

 

[talltim]

She'd appeared in 18 fairly well known movies, as well as several less known movies prior to her 2011 appearance on Top Gear! I'd say she was probably well known to many movie fanatics.

I only knew her name before I googled her, only heard of one of her films

 

[Geezertronic]

I tried and failed to watch it. Chris Evans voice grates on me to the extent that I do not even listen to Radio2 in the morning anymore.

 

[miami]

I tried and failed to watch it. Chris Evans voice grates on me to the extent that I do not even listen to Radio2 in the morning anymore.

70% of it isn't Chris Evans.

I see the Monday evening repeat of topgear last night pulled in 0.9m, up 200k on the week before, bringing the legacy viewing figures at this time for week 3 upto 3.2m, vs week 2 at 3.5m and week 1 at 5.1m

The big question is, are the 1.75m iplayer viewers holding up?

 

[EM2]

I tried and failed to watch it. Chris Evans voice grates on me to the extent that I do not even listen to Radio2 in the morning anymore.

Turn the volume down and put the subtitles on

 

[richw]

70% of it isn't Chris Evans.

I see the Monday evening repeat of topgear last night pulled in 0.9m, up 200k on the week before, bringing the legacy viewing figures at this time for week 3 upto 3.2m, vs week 2 at 3.5m and week 1 at 5.1m

The big question is, are the 1.75m iplayer viewers holding up?

I've watched all but the first week on iplayer, due to prioritising live football matches which will be ruined if I hear the score before watching them on demand.

 

[backontrack]

Private Eye says that Reid and Harris will be in the main series soon, so expect to see more of them (and LeBlanc) and less of Evans. I wouldn't be surprised if they get rid of Evans after this series and use LeBlanc, Reid and Harris as their main three presenters.

 

[Domh245]

Well, this thread is awfully quiet! I thought that last nights show had quite a few good segments, including the Aston Martin Vulcan and the Tesla model X. Chris Evans is starting to grate less, although whether that is because he is toning himself down or I am starting to develop some kind of Stockholm Syndrome remains to be seen! The interview section (featuring Bear Grylls and Brian Cox) was still a bit dire though.

 

[Groningen]

In the Netherlands they said that yesterday's episode had 100.000 viewers less than last week.

 

[miami]

A shame that Stig wasn't on the train.

Overnight figures for those watching in legacy mode are 2.3m for the Sunday evening show, same as the week before.

 

[507021]

Last night's episode was good, I thought.

 

[Harbornite]

Last night's was fine, it seems to be improving and I like the additional presenters.

 

[richw]

I enjoyed elements of last nights show.
Matt Le blanc seems to be taking a more leading role in the introductions and studio bit.
I thought Sabine was robotic,

 

[Harbornite]

I thought Sabine was robotic,

That's because she is German.

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

That's because she is German.

Thats racist

 

[Harbornite]

Thats (sic) racist

Are you aware of the concept of humour? Also do you not understand that German is not a race?

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

Are you aware of the concept of humour? Also do you not understand that German is not a race?

No, please explain this to me...

Also, Germans are a race - thats covered by law

 

[Dave1987]

Well, this thread is awfully quiet!

Well when people who don't watch the new series are criticised for commenting on this thread what do you expect?

Latest episode drew smallest live audience ever, just 2.34m.

Interesting article in the Radio Times saying that the Beeb bosses might well be pleased with the new show and that it stays well away from controversy. But they will have to accept that it may never attract the audience numbers the former trio did.

 

[Lampshade]

I thought Sunday's episode was good, Chris Harris and Rory's pieces were great.

My biggest issue is the 'stars in a rally cross car' segment - it's way too long, it's not a chat show, especially when you consider the previous 'star in a reasonably priced car' was getting tedious in later series anyway.

 

[krus_aragon]

Also, Germans are a race - thats covered by law

Well, the German Grand Prix is certainly a race... :P

 

[Temple Meads]

I thought Sabine was robotic,

It doesn't help that English isn't her first language.

My biggest issue is the 'stars in a rally cross car' segment - it's way too long, it's not a chat show, especially when you consider the previous 'star in a reasonably priced car' was getting tedious in later series anyway.

I couldn't agree more - 20 odd minutes for this segment is ridiculous and it detracts from the rest of the show.

 

[richw]

I couldn't agree more - 20 odd minutes for this segment is ridiculous and it detracts from the rest of the show.

Maybe why a large proportion of viewers watch on iplayer to skip this bit? I like the rally cross driving just not the yapping

 

[Railops]

LeBlanc now saying he won't do another series if Evans is in it, seems the BBC have an almighty turkey on their hands.

 

[ExRes]

LeBlanc now saying he won't do another series if Evans is in it, seems the BBC have an almighty turkey on their hands.

Perhaps the viewing figures might rise if LeBlanc and Evans have a set to?

 

[miami]

LeBlanc now saying he won't do another series if Evans is in it, seems the BBC have an almighty turkey on their hands.

Link?

 

[Railops]

Link?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3660497/Matt-Le-Blanc-quit-Gear-Chris-Evans-stays.html

 

[Kite159]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3660497/Matt-Le-Blanc-quit-Gear-Chris-Evans-stays.html

It's the Daily Mail, they've had it in for Chris Evans since day 0.

 

[Railops]

It's the Daily Mail, they've had it in for Chris Evans since day 0.

It's the Daily Mail reporting a Sun story and they like Chris Evans.
If you're trying to say Chris Evans has done well you only have to look at the viewing figures.