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I've been watching this show for a few years now, and they are back with a new season on BBC America. Three of the luckiest TV show hosts in the world get to test drive the fastest, latest and greatest supercars. I just watched an episode that matched this insane Bugatti Veyron and a Royal Airforce jet in a race. The last episode I caught had the three hosts in three totally ridiculous race prepped cars (Aston Martin, Porsche, Lamborghini) in the hunt for the best public road for drivers in the world. Found in Davos Switzerland which ran to some city in the north of Italy. If you are a car fan and you haven't seen the show, do yourself a favor and check it out. There are full episodes on BBC America's site... http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/266/index.jsp

Couple a Top Gear you tube clips:

Bugatti vs. Jet

Top Gear Bugatti 407km/hour top speed test

Wow, you tube is great. Here's some clips from the "best driving road" series

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...s&search;_type=

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M2daRizzle Well Established Member

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Ive seen the show and it is very entertaining. And I dont even consider myself a car buff...

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Yeah, that's another thing. Its not just straight stats and a test drive. They produce segments with humor and wit about them. Good stuff.

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cbe_golfer Well Established Member

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Top Gear really is the gold standard. Sometimes, I think they are less appreciative of the newer stuff but then maybe that is true. The modern cars probably lack character.

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cockergod

That show is great and they always have nice cars. What time and what channel is it on. Sometimes I flip through and land on it but don't really know the time or channel.

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Richard Hammond is currently rumoured to be leaving, his reason being he is not being payed as much as Clarkson and James..... Although Clarkson does write the scripts of the show so its understandable he would get paid more, unsure of the reasoning behind James.

IMO the show would not be the same without hamster, and I would feel a slight empty hole every time I watched the show...... If you haven't guessed by now, I love Top Gear.

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I agree, Top Gear is awesome. Im definitely into cars and this show is a blast to watch.
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mkoreiwo

Love the show! They make me laugh out loud at least once per show. I wish we could get more episodes though, I've seen them all and want some new material!

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I used to always try to check out that show when it was on discovery. Its a hard show to find here in the states, but when it is on i usually enjoy it.
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The BBC version is definitely better than the edited version on BBC America. The news segment (not shown in the US) is some of the funniest content in every episode. Go here:

http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/

and download the original. IMHO it's worth the time...

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Well luckily im from the UK so i cant watch Top gear on TV and its really good..
i have seen like all of the Top Gear episodes and there is some really good ones,
i have even have a CD (Top Gear: Seriously Cool Driving Music) that's how cool i am :P

and i got the Top Gear: Supercar DvD..

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There were 4 shows on back to back last night. Good stuff.

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Amoretti Established Member

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A great show, despite their harsh criticism towards all things American. Regardless, I still love the show. I wish I had BBC America here.
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LilGasPasser Established Member

LilGasPasser

I thought I read recently where they were adapting this show for American TV, with American hosts and a more Detroit-friendly spin... I hope not, the cheeky British humor is the best part.

Ben Great Member

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^^ I was half asleep this morning listening to Adam Carrola when I thought I heard him interviewing a host for "Top Gear." I can't see the American version holding a flame to the original. But, I'm sure I'll watch it. At least once.

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I can't wait until the u.s. version starts with Adam Carolla. I love listening to his podcast. He is very entertaining.

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