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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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Nope.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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Unmask the stig!!
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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what's that guy's history?
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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what's that guy's history?
Glenister? He's a long time BBC actor. He did a short lived show about restoring British cars, but that appears to be his only formal ties to the automotive world.

Also, he's not bringing Hammond and May back, so...
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 09:39 AM
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Sounds like a major fail.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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The BBC people seem to think that recasting the 3 on-airs will be successful.

Given that Top Gear USA basically tried just that (with at least 2 likeable personalities no less) and it kinda stinks, well...
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
Given that Top Gear USA basically tried just that (with at least 2 likeable personalities no less) and it kinda stinks, well...
They've already done a hosting change? That was fast.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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Not sure if you're serious...
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 12:30 PM
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They've already done a hosting change? That was fast.


No, its still Rutlidge, the guy from rescue me, and foust. The show isn't that good.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 01:50 PM
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No, its still Rutlidge, the guy from rescue me, and foust. The show isn't that good.
I agree, but I would say that Ferrara is the reason. He just brings nothing to the show. Ruttledge is a bit too hipsterish for my taste, but he's at least likeable. Ferrara is like the obnoxious tag-along that shows up to track days, and everyone gets annoyed at, but nobody has it in them to tell the guy to go away.

And it says a lot about that trio that Foust is probably the best of the 3.
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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
I agree, but I would say that Ferrara is the reason. He just brings nothing to the show. Ruttledge is a bit too hipsterish for my taste, but he's at least likeable. Ferrara is like the obnoxious tag-along that shows up to track days, and everyone gets annoyed at, but nobody has it in them to tell the guy to go away.

And it says a lot about that trio that Foust is probably the best of the 3.


They could change out Ferrara and Rutlidge and have a way better show if they picked the right people. Unfortunately, nothing will ever match Clarkson, May, an Hammond.
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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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The fact they can't even spell 50 percent makes me doubt the validity of this article.
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Old May 3, 2015 | 05:58 PM
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You've got to be joking.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/cele...-Clarkson.html


Top Gears new dream team.




Has the new Top Gear panel been revealed?

Life on Mars actor, and current car show host Philip Glenister, the Classic Car Show's Jodie Kidd and motoring presenter Guy Martin are reportedly in line for the most coveted jobs in motoring television, claims the Sunday Express.

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Old May 3, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
And it says a lot about that trio that Foust is probably the best of the 3.
i've met Foust, briefly. his personality doesn't lend well to T.V, IMO..
but he's a real driver, so i feel it's fair to have him as part of the show. i'm okay with that.
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Old May 4, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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You've got to be joking.


Top Gears new dream team.




Has the new Top Gear panel been revealed?

Life on Mars actor, and current car show host Philip Glenister, the Classic Car Show's Jodie Kidd and motoring presenter Guy Martin are reportedly in line for the most coveted jobs in motoring television, claims the Sunday Express.

they should just close it. it's gonna stink so bad, i'll throw my tv out
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