FabSwingers.com forum: Top Gear Tonight with Matt Le Blanc Presenting

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

Wonder if it will be better than last shocking effort ?

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

Hope so

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

"Wonder if it will be better than last shocking effort ?"

Can't be much worse

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

Doubt it, dont know why there keeping trying with it, it was rubbish with clarkson, rubbish with Chris Evans and I'm guessing rubbish with this guy as well

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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago

West Wales

Will give it a go hopefully Matt will improve now Mr Gobby has gone.. Wonder how many times he silently mouthed "JSTFU" in the last series.

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

Watch Chris Harris' idrive videos from pre top gear very well done and he can really drive

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

If they keep it factual and a bit more technical on the cars they should do well

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By *oecurlingkink999Couple
over a year ago

Rhuddan

Why did guy Martin not get the job.

He would of been amazing

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

"If they keep it factual and a bit more technical on the cars they should do well "

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

"Why did guy Martin not get the job.

He would of been amazing

Not sure why he didn't?

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By *anfiona2Couple
over a year ago

ramsgate

"Why did guy Martin not get the job.

He would of been amazing

Not sure why he didn't?

I think he's contracted to channel 4

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

"Why did guy Martin not get the job.

He would of been amazing

Not sure why he didn't?

I think he's contracted to channel 4"

Ahh yes that would make sense then

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"Why did guy Martin not get the job.

He would of been amazing

because he didn't want it saw it for the poisoned chalice that it was and hes contracted to channel 4

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Well I'm enjoying it so far.

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

"Wonder if it will be better than last shocking effort ?

Can't be much worse

Pretty much anything without Chris Evans would be better.....

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By *eadySteadyCockCouple
over a year ago

Tredegar

nope, still dire. It's a awkward and cheesy. Why they haven't tried something different is beyond me. They are just copying clarkson and co, it just ain't as good. Keep your Amazon subscription.

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

I like it, but I dont know who the other 2 presenters are there.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"nope, still dire. It's a awkward and cheesy. Why they haven't tried something different is beyond me. They are just copying clarkson and co, it just ain't as good. Keep your Amazon subscription. "

I watched some Grand Tour over Christmas. It just wasn't very good.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Going to watch it later after recording it.

Even though Evans wasn't great in the first try I still thought it was ok to just chill out on a Sunday while watching it, I love cars and it was still better than half the other rubbish on.

Looking forward to watching tonight's new series I just don't over analyse it

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

Alot better than the first one with Evans.

Its quite watchable now.

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

Ill give it a seeing as twatie Chris Evans is involved,but id rather watch Jay Leno's Garage

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

Same here. I dont analyse it... I just accept it for what it is and will enjoy it if it ticks the right boxes...

And so far... it is.

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

Guy Martin states in one of his books he wasn't interested in all the bullshit that would come with it.

As for the other guys Chris Harris is a real motoring journalist and racer so knows his stuff. Will give it a watch

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Well... The first episode is nearly over.

I thought it was OK. Loads better than the last series now there's no Chris Evans.

Nita

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Well... The first episode is nearly over.

I thought it was OK. Loads better than the last series now there's no Chris Evans.

Nita"

Loads better!

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

Not bad at all

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By *elnkazCouple
over a year ago

cheshire

Have watched a few of the GrandTour episodes in the last few weeks. Great programmes for what they are. An entertainment show that also contains cars and has 3 presenters with a chemistry that works very well.

They are still trying to replicate this with new Top Gear but I dont think it will work regardless of who they have presenting it..

Del

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

"Have watched a few of the GrandTour episodes in the last few weeks. Great programmes for what they are. An entertainment show that also contains cars and has 3 presenters with a chemistry that works very well.

They are still trying to replicate this with new Top Gear but I dont think it will work regardless of who they have presenting it..

Del"

I think if they keep up a good job like they did tonight ill carry on tuning in .

They seemed to have got it together tonight

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

I enjoyed the show tonight. I tried to watch with Evans last year but couldn't hack his mannerisms and shouty rehearsed crap.

Think the true talent is Chris Harris - he's witty, excellent driver, knows his stuff and isn't up his own arse.

I suppose it's how long the BBC pays Leblanc the contract money.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

It's a decent show but for Le Blanc - he's just an awkward guy.

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

I enjoyed it!

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

"It's a decent show but for Le Blanc - he's just an awkward guy. "

Yes not sure why they came up with the idea of putting him in it ??

It doesn't need him he does nothing for the shows appeal.

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

Preferred it with the other 3 ...not watched it since ...well the first one with Chris Evans I did

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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

And so marvellous with the new diversity approach, even the audience carefully arranged. Not in the least contrived.

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By *ubSirVient-DefinitionCouple
over a year ago

dukinfield

I enjoyed it to be honest. I think the problem is so many people were used to the format with clarkson and co. I used to watch TG USA and Australia too so was used to seeing the sets and formats with other presenters before TG uk changed theirs! I think tonight was entertaining and genuinely funny rehearsed obviously but still chuckle worthy! I like Matt and he's genuinely a car guy and quite an accomplished driver!

I'll keep watching as its not been decimated at all in my opinion, I'm just glad Evans bowed out gracefully.

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

It was embarrassing. The presenters were dying and unfunny. Didn't last long until the channel was switched over.

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

I say give it a chance. I enjoyed it. And will deffo watch the entire series.

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

Remember they were going cancel TG with Clarkson and co in the first series as it took time to grow into a success-

It is pretty good I thought

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

Watching now on iplayer it's not bad

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By *ouble_The_DelightCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

It was much better without the annoying Chris Evans.

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

"It was much better without the annoying Chris Evans."

The world would be a better place without him!

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

I'll watch this tonight, I watched the grand tour, and there was a lot of pointless areas in the program, celebrity brain crash being the main one, what the feck was the point of introducing "this weeks" celebrity knowing for well that something would happen to them before reaching the tent.

The outside stuff I liked but the tent just didn't work at all.

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By *appyjack7890Man
over a year ago

Brigg

I thought it was ok. Its good to pass the time on a sunday while there is nothing else on as usual

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By *ouble_The_DelightCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

"It was much better without the annoying Chris Evans.

The world would be a better place without him!

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

How you doingggg

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

I watched the first half hour. They presenters seem to want to be to much like the old crew. Needs to be revamped into a new show. New ideas and with a female presenter.

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

Haven't watched it yet but i quite like matt le blanc so tortured myself with the last series. I have to say Chris evens has become one irritating guy.

I've watched most of the grand tour and think it is absolutely terrific

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By *lue NarwhalMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

The formula that took top gear from being the tediously boring show it started as was the chemistry between the presenters..

Three grown men cocking around like complete ejits, whilst taking the piss out of each other and some cars thrown in for good measure.

It wasn't a car show, it was an entertainment show..

Personally, I can't see it ever being the same, it'll either revert to the old boring nasal format of the past or just be a group of people trying to impersonate Clarkson, may and Hammond...

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

I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

"I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

Wasn't that how Top Gear was on Episode 1, Series 1?

Then lost its way!!!

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

"I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

Wasn't that how Top Gear was on Episode 1, Series 1?

Then lost its way!!!

Yep turned from an informative motoring programme into an entertainment show that focused on 3 middle aged men messing about.

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

"I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

Wasn't that how Top Gear was on Episode 1, Series 1?

Then lost its way!!!

Yep turned from an informative motoring programme into an entertainment show that focused on 3 middle aged men messing about."

it would be interesting to see viewing figures for the old format top gear with tiff, quentin and jeremy. then compare them with the figures from the top gear with hammond, may and jeremy. just to see which was more popular as i think the entertainment is what the majority prefer. if you want serious info about cars go to a dealership and pick up a brochure

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

"I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

Wasn't that how Top Gear was on Episode 1, Series 1?

Then lost its way!!!

Yep turned from an informative motoring programme into an entertainment show that focused on 3 middle aged men messing about.

You prefer the juanty trio making cars into boats and trains and seeing if and audi is faster round a mountain than a skier?

Rather than more about the actual cars etc ?

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

Never saw the last shocking effort but it seems they've returnd to the Clarkson format so i might give it a try.

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

"I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

Wasn't that how Top Gear was on Episode 1, Series 1?

Then lost its way!!!

Yep turned from an informative motoring programme into an entertainment show that focused on 3 middle aged men messing about.

You prefer the juanty trio making cars into boats and trains and seeing if and audi is faster round a mountain than a skier?

Rather than more about the actual cars etc ?"

In a word, yes.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

Wasn't that how Top Gear was on Episode 1, Series 1?

Then lost its way!!!

Yep turned from an informative motoring programme into an entertainment show that focused on 3 middle aged men messing about.

You prefer the juanty trio making cars into boats and trains and seeing if and audi is faster round a mountain than a skier?

Rather than more about the actual cars etc ?

In a word, yes."
and bring back topgear rally report much better than the condescending crap when it was on ch4/5

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Surprised how much better it was last night, especially enjoyed the coaching of James McAvoy in the car.

Usual road trip nonsense but you can see a possibility of them creating a genuine blokeish banter for future trips.

Would like to see Motorcycles being included in some of their road trips, as Clarkson was against them, apart from the one trip to Vietnam they did. So actually feeling optimistic about the next episodes.Actually found Eddie Jordan just as annoying as Chris Evans but think they should've kept Sabine Schmitz on.

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

"Why did guy Martin not get the job.

He would of been amazing

"
because he's got more sense,plus judging by his books he does TV programmes on his own terms,don't think he'd fit in with this set up

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

"I personally am not interested in the crazy exploits that they put into the programmes like driving the Kazakhstan in old fucked up cars or making cars into boats or trains etc.

I want to see cars inside and out.

I want to see cars that are in most peoples budget and also cars we would buy if we won the lottery.

I want to see cars going round tracks and knowing 0-60 times and top speed.

I like the competition aspect of stars in the reasonably priced cars on the track trying their best to get a good time.

I want unbiased info on cars and lots of cars/people competing against each other.

Not bothered about if a base jumper can get through london quicker than a Toyota iQ ?

Thats just boring to me.

More cars more facts more speed more track competions please

Thats what Id likev

Wasn't that how Top Gear was on Episode 1, Series 1?

Then lost its way!!!

Yep turned from an informative motoring programme into an entertainment show that focused on 3 middle aged men messing about.

You prefer the juanty trio making cars into boats and trains and seeing if and audi is faster round a mountain than a skier?

Rather than more about the actual cars etc ?

In a word, yes."
and me i watch tv for enjoyment most of the time I'd rather sit and laugh at 3 buffoons horsing around than have someone prattle on about the new 1.6 litre ecoboost focus

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Surprised how much better it was last night, especially enjoyed the coaching of James McAvoy in the car.

Usual road trip nonsense but you can see a possibility of them creating a genuine blokeish banter for future trips.

Eddie and Sabine are still part of the presenting team.

Just not main presenters.

Nita

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

Thought that was ok not sure on the celebrity sitting there for so long. think even james macavoy wasn't sure why he was there so long. I like the reasonably powered car and looks like stigs been sacked, maybe grand tour will hire him as the yank is a pratt

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By *orny 70Man
over a year ago

everywhere

I thought it was better than there first try

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

As much as I think Jeremy Clarkson is a big dopey walloper,he was more entertaining than any of the current hosts,he was Top Gear!

Even the hamster n captain slow made it more watchable than it is now.

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

What un-compelling primetime banality .....

Replace the hosts with Mark Webber , David Coulthard and Jenson Button.....

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

I think it's alright as long as I don't make a direct comparison

It's easy to watch and compared with some of the shite alternatives on tv it'll do.

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

"I think it's alright as long as I don't make a direct comparison

It's easy to watch and compared with some of the shite alternatives on tv it'll do."

You're easily pleased...

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Now they're allowed to play with bikes again it should improve.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"I think it's alright as long as I don't make a direct comparison

It's easy to watch and compared with some of the shite alternatives on tv it'll do.

You're easily pleased...

It's my life motto and then I'm not often disappointed

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By *eardyBikerMan
over a year ago

nr stonehaven

It was a bit of a sop to the bike community tho...hopefully a more thorough in fture

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By *hreesumguysCouple
over a year ago

leicester

Crock of shite

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By *hreesumguysCouple
over a year ago

leicester

Definitely. He is a legend x

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

"Why did guy Martin not get the job.

He would of been amazing

Cos guys the new Fred dibnah.

He's far more interesting and knowledgeable to be driving a 1965 Beatle across antarctia

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