Ok - I haven't seen tonight's episode, but the last two have been awful, and although I want to watch it I find myself sort of waiting with dread for tonight's episode...

I am a bit of a Top Gear (UK) fan and have seen all of the modern episodes - even those that have not yet aired in OZ ... I know it's scripted and that Clarkson can be a pratt, but the whole family will sit together and watch it and generally have a laugh. When TG OZ is on everyone just leaves the room... I wanted to like it, but after three seasons with three different anchors they still haven't got it anywhere near right...

The 'challenges' and fun bits are lame (WTF was the point of that souvalaki on a V8 last week?!) and 'Kenny' is just an awful and unfunny host...

Sadly, the yanks have nailed it (find the US version on channel BT) and even the UK's Fifth Gear is better...[}:)]

Sorry about the rant - but I must be close to the mark as Ch9 have already moved it to 9:30pm after only the first episode...

Yeah the Aussie Top Gear lacks something. I watched a bit of it tonight and it was okay but nothing more.

I've started watching Wheeler Dealers and I find it a much more entertaining and relatable show than Top Gear.

I liked James Morrison, but I guess he's not in it any more?

Sometimes I wonder about TV channels and production companies and their program choices .... I was asked yesterday [as I do TV work] to attend a meeting for "An exciting new TV series" to go into pre-production.
It sounds great? ......ANOTHER home reno show!!

finalgear.com + bittorrent = good times

Its gonnnnnnnnnnnnne - this just came out on the newswires



Officially it's parked but the Australian version of motoring show Top Gear is headed for the scrapheap.

Channel Nine has reportedly finally put the show out of its misery today after two years of lacklustre ratings and a cool reception by the critics. After originally attracting 1.5 million viewers last season the new series has dropped to around the 400,00 mark in the past two weeks.

Host Steve Pizzati confirmed the news this morning on his Twitter feed.

"It's true - as of next week, TGA will be on at the special time of not at all. Sorry to the open-minded people that gave it a go and enjoyed!" Pizzati tweeted.

"We're told the last three episodes will make an appearance in the summer. Or try Blockbuster Video in the BetaMax section."

Ted the Kiwi said...

Its gonnnnnnnnnnnnne - this just came out on the newswires



Officially it's parked but the Australian version of motoring show Top Gear is headed for the scrapheap.

Channel Nine has reportedly finally put the show out of its misery today after two years of lacklustre ratings and a cool reception by the critics. After originally attracting 1.5 million viewers last season the new series has dropped to around the 400,00 mark in the past two weeks.

Host Steve Pizzati confirmed the news this morning on his Twitter feed.

"It's true - as of next week, TGA will be on at the special time of not at all. Sorry to the open-minded people that gave it a go and enjoyed!" Pizzati tweeted.

"We're told the last three episodes will make an appearance in the summer. Or try Blockbuster Video in the BetaMax section."

Anyone who watched the first episode of this season could see that coming a mile away... how they managed to screw up such a successful formula is beyond comprehension... hosts play a big part, but even their 'test track' was poor - no good camera angles or anything.

Ted the Kiwi said...

Its gonnnnnnnnnnnnne - this just came out on the newswires



Officially it's parked but the Australian version of motoring show Top Gear is headed for the scrapheap.

Channel Nine has reportedly finally put the show out of its misery today after two years of lacklustre ratings and a cool reception by the critics. After originally attracting 1.5 million viewers last season the new series has dropped to around the 400,00 mark in the past two weeks.

Host Steve Pizzati confirmed the news this morning on his Twitter feed.

"It's true - as of next week, TGA will be on at the special time of not at all. Sorry to the open-minded people that gave it a go and enjoyed!" Pizzati tweeted.

"We're told the last three episodes will make an appearance in the summer. Or try Blockbuster Video in the BetaMax section."

Confirmed!

www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/tv-networks-have-offered-viewers-50-dud-shows-this-year-research-shows-ng-1f32b9a18cad90d5590e9392c3e80ecf

Ted the Kiwi said...



"It's true - as of next week, TGA will be on at the special time of not at all. Sorry to the open-minded people that gave it a go and enjoyed!" Pizzati tweeted.

"We're told the last three episodes will make an appearance in the summer. Or try Blockbuster Video in the BetaMax section."

and in it's place we will be replaying the last 5 years of channel Ten's Big Brother


bwahaaa haaa haaa haaaa[}:)]