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Finally caught it last night - I keep trying to watch this this program but I lost patience with it about 3 or 4 years ago. Did the ridiculous antics coincide with the onset of middle aged grumpiness I wonder?

The funniest line last night was James May in the Spar shop.

" I don't need the washers for dinner, I just like them"

Quote: Originally posted by robin613 on 21/7/2010

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Is it some PC Thing not to like top gear. Or are people unable  to see the programme for what it is. A bit of a tongue in cheek dig at the anal holier than though PC brigade. Lighten up campers.    

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I'm not sure us grumpy old people are their target audience any more.

It's the highlight of my 11-year old's week (although some of the risque jokes make me cringe).

Quote: Originally posted by robin613 on 21/7/2010

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Is it some PC Thing not to like top gear. Or are people unable  to see the programme for what it is. A bit of a tongue in cheek dig at the anal holier than though PC brigade. Lighten up campers.    

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...Good post!

..and after all,there's usually a shed load of costume dramas/Midsomer Murders/Wycliff/Sherlock Holmes type things for the "old grumpies" to busy themselves with..

Back on the subject of Top Gear,has anyone noticed how in this series they're using walkie-talkies in their vehicles,instead of hands free mobile phones?..do you think that there's a reason for it?..maybe walkie-talkies aren't covered by the ban in mobs,whilst driving..? or perhaps it's due to some bbc policy..?

Quote: Originally posted by pepe63 on 22/7/2010

..and after all,there's usually a shed load of costume dramas/Midsomer Murders/Wycliff/Sherlock Holmes type things for the "old grumpies" to busy themselves with..

Back on the subject of Top Gear,has anyone noticed how in this series they're using walkie-talkies in their vehicles,instead of hands free mobile phones?..do you think that there's a reason for it?..maybe walkie-talkies aren't covered by the ban in mobs,whilst driving..? or perhaps it's due to some bbc policy..?

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Yes I have noticed it and not happy about it. I assume its some sort of get around for the illegal use of phones without setting the wrecks they use up with hands free.

A bit norty I think.

Walkie talkies are not covered by the Mobile phone thing; nor are CB or Ham radio

I saw the programme and all I can say is that I am B. glad that I was not on the road at the same time as they were. How they didn't cause an accident is a miracle

Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 23/7/2010

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Walkie talkies are not covered by the Mobile phone thing; nor are CB or Ham radio

I saw the programme and all I can say is that I am B. glad that I was not on the road at the same time as they were. How they didn't cause an accident is a miracle

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So,are we saying that by using them,they are getting around the regs(law) them...?

Also,do you think that they must have to get police clearance and maybe an escort vehicle,to film some of the items?

(...if that Citroen had've gone over,it would've made a right old mess!)

...likewise the holdups caused by the electric car they came up with a while back..I can't believe that they don't get clearance,before they do these things..

Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 23/7/2010

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Walkie talkies are not covered by the Mobile phone thing; nor are CB or Ham radio

I saw the programme and all I can say is that I am B. glad that I was not on the road at the same time as they were. How they didn't cause an accident is a miracle

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