Top Gear Season 16

rajeev k · 19th January 2011, 17:21

The firt episode was aired on Jan 12, wednesday at 10 in the night as per TopGear Mag India.
So watch BBC tonight at 10. I saw the clip in a flash couple of days ago and is eagerly waiting.

theragingbull · 19th January 2011, 17:46

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Originally Posted by rajeev k

The firt episode was aired on Jan 12, wednesday at 10 in the night as per TopGear Mag India.
So watch BBC tonight at 10. I saw the clip in a flash couple of days ago and is eagerly waiting.

hehe...BBC Entertainment has just been launched in India. They are currently airing Season 15 and some specials. Although late but nevertheless, we finally can watch Top Gear on TV

Scorcher · 20th January 2011, 15:43

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

I think many of us know that Scorcher

Already a thread running and 2 special episodes aired
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ason-16-a.html

I'm aware of that buddy. Hence the err and ?? around the 16

But as per the report it was a New Season starting from Jan 11 and was named (see the part in bold) Season 16.

Even I was confused.

shindha · 23rd January 2011, 15:48

To all you Top Gear fans, new episode being shown tonight 8pm UK time seems like it is a series of 6 episodes. Watch this space for updates

Cyrus43 · 24th January 2011, 01:32

It JUST started!! "Tonight, A DOG doesnt get in a car!!"

ARIEL ATOM V8: 1:15:1 WOOOOWWWW!!!!

Captain Slow · 24th January 2011, 01:46

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

It JUST started!! "Tonight, A DOG doesnt get in a car!!"

ARIEL ATOM V8: 1:15:1 WOOOOWWWW!!!!

For us living on this side of the world we need to wait another agonizing 8 hours before we can watch it

Cyrus43 · 24th January 2011, 03:03

An average episode. Id give it a 6/10..... The Skoda Yeti bit looks quite sensible TBH. Also, somehow, this epiosde reminds me of seasons 2 and 3 alot...

pramods · 24th January 2011, 10:32

The latest version on YouTube, just the Yeti part, relinking here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post2219381

-Pramod

ramkris · 25th January 2011, 16:18

Who is the Star in the glovebox for Indian Skoda yeti

Technocrat · 26th January 2011, 06:20

This was an average episode but I liked the Yeti part.

What surprised me was Tiff Needell in the Atom & even more surprising was the fact that his name was not mentioned in the credentials while they did mention Sienna Miller.

stanjohn123 · 26th January 2011, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

This was an average episode but I liked the Yeti part.

What surprised me was Tiff Needell in the Atom & even more surprising was the fact that his name was not mentioned in the credentials while they did mention Sienna Miller.

There are rumors around that Tiff could be the Stig. But can't confirm it till we watch the next episode of Fifth Gear.

JC's claims about the Skoda Yeti is definitely something. Never in my wildest dreams did i ever think that Jeremy would shower such praises on the Czech car.

Cartman · 26th January 2011, 21:28

The episode was average. Not great, by TopGear standards atleast.

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Originally Posted by stanjohn123

JC's claims about the Skoda Yeti is definitely something. Never in my wildest dreams did i ever think that Jeremy would shower such praises on the Czech car.

I think he is just being himself. He has a way of telling things you know.

ghostrider · 27th January 2011, 17:14

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Originally Posted by shindha

Personally I find it quite contrived and more of a sitcom in the same field as Frasier. Where as Fifth Gear is more of a motoring show and the latest series going back to proper car reviews rather than trying to emulate TG.
....many years ago when I was younger the show used to review proper cars - family cars and not just super cars that only a privileged few can afford. It used to be motoring show you could get advice from on about making your car purchase rather than your fantasy land dreams.

Am I being cynical and not enjoying the entertainment to its full extent, or just getting old.

This was deliberate on their part. The whole ethos behind Top Gear is about "driving a great car, on a great road". JC explained this one of the season finale episodes, I don't remember which one.

And it's not like they don't test affordable cars, it's just that the car has to be special. Which is why the love the Mondeo, they did an episode on the new Golf GTi, an episode on the new Fiesta ST, an episode on the most fuel efficient cars today (which apparently is a twin-turbo Jag Diesel, not a VW Polo diesel).

Primarily though, the show's about thinking about cars with your heart rather than with your head. Release your inner petrolhead, I say!!

Aiel · 27th January 2011, 19:05

For once they actually a practical tip - slowing down a car using the gears rather by breaking to save fuel.

Normally their tips are tongue in cheek to say the least.

arun_kun · 28th January 2011, 14:48

I am big fan of TOP Gear, but i do not think their reviews should be taken seriously. I like the way they mock at Morris Marina. But i feel 16-01 episode was better than 16-02 except the ARIEL ATOM V8. JC rocks.

PS: This is my first post on TEAM BHP.

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shindha Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 14 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Top Gear Season 16 To all you Top Gear fans, new episode being shown tonight 8pm UK time seems like it is a series of 6 episodes. Watch this space for updates
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Re: Top Gear Season 16 An average episode. Id give it a 6/10..... The Skoda Yeti bit looks quite sensible TBH. Also, somehow, this epiosde reminds me of seasons 2 and 3 alot...
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Re: Top Gear Season 16 This was an average episode but I liked the Yeti part. What surprised me was Tiff Needell in the Atom & even more surprising was the fact that his name was not mentioned in the credentials while they did mention Sienna Miller.
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Aiel BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore/Bombay Posts: 319 Thanked: 547 Times View My Garage	Re: Top Gear Season 16 For once they actually a practical tip - slowing down a car using the gears rather by breaking to save fuel. Normally their tips are tongue in cheek to say the least.
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