FabSwingers.com forum: New top gear line up....

By *abio OP Man
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Okay so yesterday James May said he wouldn't be on the new show.... And today Richard Hammond confirmed he wouldn't either....

So....who would you like to take over the poison challis....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

impossible to answer I have no idea who would possibly come close, James Corden maybe but he's not exactly known for his love of cars and speed.

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By *educedWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

Sue Perkins for Prime Minister!

Oops sorry wrong thread.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

perhaps its time for a whole new format?

The old one was getting so clice and predictable....oh look, they are building silly cars or doing a monstrous trek across a contentious country....oh look, Jeremy has done or said something to deliberately cause offence or done something silly ignoring the rules or something similar to get a reaction....oh, its ok everyone survived and the cars were insignificant!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hammond and May have both said they won't do the show with another presenter, and yesterday Andy Wilman (the producer and the unseen 4th member of the gang) handed his notice in at the BBC.

Watch out for a new show appearing on a new channel before too long...it just won't be called Top Gear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"perhaps its time for a whole new format?

Agreed...it was great while it lasted

Its done for now

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife

Quentin willson is wasted on classic car show so he could come bk..but don't want jodi Kidd zzzzz

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Maybe give it a rest for a while? I enjoyed the programme, even with the fact it was becoming standard format. It was very very funny. But without the chemistry of those three together I can't see the point.

By the way, if James Corden does it, I'll find some way to destroy the BBC. The guy is an over-exposed buffoon with a very annoying laugh.

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife

New 7th gear on spike channel lol

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife

"Maybe give it a rest for a while? I enjoyed the programme, even with the fact it was becoming standard format. It was very very funny. But without the chemistry of those three together I can't see the point.

By the way, if James Corden does it, I'll find some way to destroy the BBC. The guy is an over-exposed buffoon with a very annoying laugh."
and no talent

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife

BBC could always replace top gear with a reality show,haven't had one o them for at least.....a day!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rachel Riley, Ertha Kitt and whats his name!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By the way, if James Corden does it, I'll find some way to destroy the BBC. The guy is an over-exposed buffoon with a very annoying laugh."

Agreed. The poster child for the 'oi oi banter banter' brigade...and that league of their own thing is painful dross altogether. Outside of gavin and stacey, he needs to disappear from tv screens asap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hammond and May have both said they won't do the show with another presenter, and yesterday Andy Wilman (the producer and the unseen 4th member of the gang) handed his notice in at the BBC.

Watch out for a new show appearing on a new channel before too long...it just won't be called Top Gear."

The beeb haven't said a complete no to Clarkson (keep saying hes ok to appear on their shows but not which apart from his scheduled appearance on hignfy which he cancelled) and will now air the last 3 episodes later this year

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"New 7th gear on spike channel lol"

They'll run out of gears soon.

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By *onyneMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

I doubt it would be Edd China but [this is something I rarely make public...] I have a massive soft spot for Wheeler dealers and record them all to watch when i am in the mood.

Didn't really watch Top Gear though. hammond drives me mental with his fake personality.

Perhaps best to just get back to a show telling you about cars. But please no Tiff Needell or quentin Willson!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They should just leave it. It won't be the same without those three and bbc would risk ruining it all together if they got new presenters. Maybe bring it back in 5 years but I don't think they should create a new show just like it either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By the way, if James Corden does it, I'll find some way to destroy the BBC. The guy is an over-exposed buffoon with a very annoying laugh."

So you're not a Corden fan then

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By *heRainManMan
over a year ago

Warrington & Glasgow

Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

By the way, if James Corden does it, I'll find some way to destroy the BBC. The guy is an over-exposed buffoon with a very annoying laugh.

So you're not a Corden fan then

No!!! Like Ricky Gervais, he's been over exposed. Every sodding thing has him in somewhere. I'm surprised they don't wheel him out to do the weather.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

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Ooh good call!!

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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago

south east

Time for the death of top gear.....the 3 of them together just cant be bettered im afraid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BBC's loss will be sky's gain it's a dead cert

The only one who could rescue the BBC show would be Chris evens but who to put with him God knows

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

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Two regulars and a guest presenter a la have I got news for you after Deayton got caught with a prostitute.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"perhaps its time for a whole new format?

I agree. It was getting very much more of the same. I feel sorry for whoever gets the gig, as they're onto a hiding for nothing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Talk of Clarkson doing a car show on Netflix so let's wait and see. Truthfully Clarkson May and Hammond could do almost any type of show and because of the chemistry it would be amusing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sue Perkins for Prime Minister!

Oops sorry wrong thread. "

She's already working on a new show about people who are disappointed with their minestrone...it's called Soup Irkings.

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely Guy Martin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Me.

That would be a show worth watching.

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By *ipsTeaserCouple
over a year ago

here and there, thereabouts

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

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Presenting a car show..fantastic mix.

Top gear though..much as it pains me to say it I think it's done for now. The success of the show was largely down to the presenters chemistry I believe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The chuckle bros.

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By *ts artMan
over a year ago

Londonderry

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

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Suzy perry,,,,, Ooooh,,,, ummmm

That geeky show has never been worth watching since she left

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really liked Top Gear but the format was getting tedious towards the end. The best show I saw recently was when they had to run out of Argentina. My previous fav was when they were in south USA and they had to run coz they had written 'man love' on Hammond's car! The trio did have a certain chemistry, which would not happen with a new person in JC's place.

I know he behaved like a spoilt child, but I suspect the BBC may regret binning him. They certainly should have another car show, but they should re-hash the format as well as the presenters, or else run the risk of people forever comparing the new with the old.

Btw, I share a birthday with Mr Clarkson!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The chuckle bros."

They all quit... they are looking for new presenters

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always thought Clarkson was an arsehole but I liked the show. I think the production was more impressive than the presenters anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can do Stupid Silly and Anal..

that's me for a one Man Top Gear Show then

Alonso Gimp

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By *ipsTeaserCouple
over a year ago

here and there, thereabouts

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

...

Suzy perry,,,,, Ooooh,,,, ummmm

That geeky show has never been worth watching since she left

The gadget show used to be really good til they started adDing presenters it didnt need.the Polly bird is what finally put me right off it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 cardboard cutout's... be just as interesting

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

what ever will I watch on a sunday now.. I loved my fix of Norty Schoolboy humour always had me giggling. Dammit .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Catherine Tate's grandma character, Ricky Gervais as David Brent and Iggy Pop as himself.

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By *icklybitMan
over a year ago

Ayrshire

I do Like Guy, really down to earth but might need elecution

lessons, no offence intended.

Need a smart arse and one for the Non petrol heads too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quentin Wilson really stuck the boot in to Clarkson, came over as very bitter and twisted, leave him in obscurity.

Wilmans position was untenable when the Beeb brought in an overseer above him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"3 cardboard cutout's... be just as interesting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By the way, if James Corden does it, I'll find some way to destroy the BBC. The guy is an over-exposed buffoon with a very annoying laugh."

Cordon will add a extra 7 seconds to a Buggati Veyron with the extra weight.......

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Gary, Barry and Terry i.e. The Scousers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hammond and May have both said they won't do the show with another presenter, and yesterday Andy Wilman (the producer and the unseen 4th member of the gang) handed his notice in at the BBC.

Watch out for a new show appearing on a new channel before too long...it just won't be called Top Gear."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

William woollard tony mason and Steve berry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think they should leave it now. But if they did decide to remake it I'd consider.

Steve coogan

Tim lovejoy

Alan davis

Or Maybe Steven fry just for that facts and knowledge.

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By *verysmileMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Alan Partridge. ....

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Seasick Steve Brian Johnston and Dave Mason

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By *mandaboundTV/TS
over a year ago

Newton Le Willows

It will be still called top gear as it's a valuable brand but expect big changes In terms of style and content

Good call with Suzi Perry. Expect only two this time but perhaps as has been said with guest reviews

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Compo clegg and foggy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"impossible to answer I have no idea who would possibly come close, James Corden maybe but he's not exactly known for his love of cars and speed."

It'd be impossible for Corden to do it, he's only just taken over from Craig Ferguson in the States

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

...

Ooh good call!!"

And chuck in occasional appearances by Brian Johnson (AC/DC lead singer) as he`s a massive petrol head and a bit of a demon behind the wheel!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guy martin

Sabine Schmitz

Petter solberg

Would be my choice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Guy martin

Sabine Schmitz

Petter solberg

Would be my choice "

Lol they'd need subtitles for each other as well as the people at home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I fear it'll become an overly sanitised, corporate yaw fest fronted by BBC puppet presenters who'll do and say as they're told rather than create entertaining viewing.

Better they consign it to the history archives and forget it existed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think that Top Gear had run it's course anyway...

It used to be fun - childish, but entertaining fun - but the last couple of series have seen it just become very silly, desperately looking for something vibrant to do and failing completely....

Time for old dinosaurs to give in before they fade into obscurity..!!!

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield

I would like to see the line up as a duo Suzi Perry & Sabine Schmitz

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"Seasick Steve Brian Johnston and Dave Mason "
derrr. .Nick mason

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they can prise him away it would probably be jake humphrey, but don't think that they could get him away from BT sports.

Besides they couldn't keep him for f1.

Also I think jensen button will probably leave f1 at end of this season he would be a great addition.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chris evens

Jay Kay

Jodie kid

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By *rank EinsteinMan
over a year ago

Burton upon stather

The guy who does wheeler dealers needs some love, he knows his cars and is as down to earth as it comes.

Ewan Mcgregor covering motorcycles, expand from cars pull in a new crowd.

Third presenter the scrapheap challenge guy, because he's crackers for the comedy relief.

Or a female presenter who's a motoring enthusiast, it's the perfect time for a revamp of the show.

Got his name Mike Brewer, Ewan Mcgregor, third female presenter would be the perfect line up for me.

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By *rank EinsteinMan
over a year ago

Burton upon stather

"The chuckle bros.

They all quit... they are looking for new presenters

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chris Evans would be a nightmare

Rachel Riley

Suzi Perry

Guy Martin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The guys from the last leg, plus Vicky buttler Henderson and susie perry, that's my thoughts on it you have most things covered there disability, motorcycles all out speed freaks and another twat with floppy hair lol

And instead of the stig bring that German lady back who took the transit van round Nurburgring or whatever it's called she was awesome

This would turn into a running joke about how the girls on the team are faster than the boys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mark Webber

Chris Evans

and a weekly guest presenter but nothing will be the same now, like or loathe them the 3 of them just worked brilliantly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"By the way, if James Corden does it, I'll find some way to destroy the BBC. The guy is an over-exposed buffoon with a very annoying laugh."

Well said i can't stand him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sue Perkins for Prime Minister!

Oops sorry wrong thread. "

maybe she could do both

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hammond and May have both said they won't do the show with another presenter, and yesterday Andy Wilman (the producer and the unseen 4th member of the gang) handed his notice in at the BBC.

Watch out for a new show appearing on a new channel before too long...it just won't be called Top Gear."

this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

is the stig going or staying! or has he not said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I should be offered the job......

I mean it's really gonna need to take a fresh direction,,,,,

So as I'm not really into cars,,,, and I certainly don't enjoy listening to anyone bang on about their own cars or their dream cars....

I've got no interest in which new car has the highest top speed or extreme handling capability....

So yeah,,,,, I could reshuffle the pack.....

Giz a Job....... I could do that....

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By *heRainManMan
over a year ago

Warrington & Glasgow

"And instead of the stig bring that German lady back who took the transit van round Nurburgring or whatever it's called she was awesome"
^^ Sabine Schmitz

Allan McNish?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who the fuck wanted Jay Kay to do it? With his record for clumping photographers there won't be a production team left at the Beeb. He's a complete twat (as well as a hasbeen)

Sabine is a good call. Along with Suzi Perry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having Sabine as a host would mean there'd be no need for a Stig, she can out-drive any of the previous ones. I met her a few years ago at the Ring and watched her take people out in the Ring Taxi.

As for other presenters...

Whoever they pick they need to be entertaining and also true petrol heads, it won't work without enthusiasm and flair. Old Top Gear died because it became very magnolia and boring.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whoever takes over I can't see car companies giving over cars to them to test as readily as the did with Clarkson,knowing he would make entertainment out of it as opposed to pointing every fault with them. Don't get me wrong they will probably be able to still road test astras and boring shit but the really special stuff the paganis,ferrari mclaren etc trust Clarkson entertainment based reviews and it's great advertising for them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Clarkson's return to the BBC hasn't been ruled out - in fact it's even been hinted at.

Technically he wasn't actually sacked - simply his contract was not renewed.

TV presenters aren't employed quite in the same way as the majority of those working for large corporations.

Much like Footballers and F1 drivers, they are employed under short term contracts. Technically he wasn't actually a BBC employee.

Effectively Jezza is 'Jeremy Clarkson incorporated' or however else you'd like to describe him. It's a little bit like a big company engaging the services of a local cleaning company. They are buying a service. They don't employ the cleaners exclusively and so the cleaners can work for as many clients as possible.

This is why Jezza also writes a column for the Sun etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

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oooo yes Sabine Schmitz

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By *heRainManMan
over a year ago

Warrington & Glasgow

"Guy Martin?

Suzi Perry?

Sabine Schmitz?

David Coulthard?

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Looks like I got 2 out of 4, not bad!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm glad they decided to pick Sabine, she's a brilliant driver and has a wicked sense of humour.

As for the others - I'm not particularly impressed if I'm honest.

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By *onyneMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Not a fan really but pleased Sabine is going to be on as I remember her on an episode and thought then that she would make a good presenter...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was hoping for the guy who was in Life on Mars.

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london

The BBC are sure to find a woman who will irritate the hell out of women and just annoy the blokes like they have done with football and the vestiges of other sports they report.

Bring on the £50 licence I say.

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