Top Gear Australia Channel 9 October

csv8 · 01-08-2010, 01:38 AM

Todays Sunday Mail says TGA will screen after the Commonwealth Games in October. Lets hope its better than the last two series.

R-Design · 01-08-2010, 08:42 AM

Here's a prediction: Coyote GT will feature in episode one.

**Bundy** · 01-08-2010, 09:00 AM

Here's a given. I wont be wasting my time with it :(

pottery beige · 01-08-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bundy

Here's a given. I wont be wasting my time with it :(

watching your box collection of Glenn Ridges Car Show again instead..??..
as far as Aussie car enthusiasty shows go this is all we have...
and instead of comparing it to the real Top Gear....
just look at it as 'light car enthusiasty entertainment'...

**Luke Plaizier** · 01-08-2010, 10:12 AM

So what are we getting? Same hosts and production crew? Or a ground-up rebuild?

Do they actually have any real comedians in this one?

They need someone that's actually funny, more than they need hosts that are motoring enthusiasts.

Lukeyson

csv8 · 01-08-2010, 10:21 AM

There's Shane Jacobson, Kenny..the plumber is one of the new hosts.He might put **** on Holden for us !!!!!!

TC200six · 01-08-2010, 10:31 AM

Now that it's with another network, I would imagine it would be set in a different studio and different floor crew. So it won't be identical to when it was on SBS. SBS is rather a primitive network in comparison with Nine, so this new season sounds promising to me.

dannyhilton · 01-08-2010, 12:54 PM

Having charismatic hosts is the first step, and having Kenny (Shane Jacobson) is a great start. Providing he can bring his hilarious antics from 'Kenny' to the small screen, it'll be a marked improvement on the dull hosts of old. And you're right, you can not compare Top Gear Australia to the original. Instead of ripping off the originals antics, they need to find a medium between copying the original and being original. Having a cast and crew that gel as well as the UK show is the key to this.

**DJM83** · 01-08-2010, 01:13 PM

Unless they have some proper 'Aussie' cars on it i wont be watching thats all i can say. Id rather watch TGUK reruns on BBC knowledge

**Bundy** · 01-08-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

watching your box collection of Glenn Ridges Car Show again instead..??..
as far as Aussie car enthusiasty shows go this is all we have...
and instead of comparing it to the real Top Gear....
just look at it as 'light car enthusiasty entertainment'...

Sorry I'm not buying it, I'm with DJM83 and will stick with the orginal and best, hell watching old episodes is 10 times better.

If they call it TG Australia then it should meet the same high ENTERTAINMENT standards as TGUK, by all means you can watch it, I'm not a "third times a charm" bloke.

**DJM83** · 01-08-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke Plaizier

So what are we getting? Same hosts and production crew? Or a ground-up rebuild?

Do they actually have any real comedians in this one?

They need someone that's actually funny, more than they need hosts that are motoring enthusiasts.

Lukeyson

So you would prefer someone who is funny and couldnt steer to save themselves?

pottery beige · 01-08-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

So you would prefer someone who is funny and couldnt steer to save themselves?

Eric Bana AKA Chopper would stop a lot of sooking.......

geckoGT · 01-08-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

Eric Bana AKA Chopper would stop a lot of sooking.......

Unfortunately they could never afford Eric Bana, even though he would be an awesome lead host I think we will only ever see him as a guest.

pottery beige · 01-08-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

Unfortunately they could never afford Eric Bana, even though he would be an awesome lead host I think we will only ever see him as a guest.

exactly gecko a season of TGA would not even cover tea and bickies for one episode of TGUK......
lets all just bag it though its the Aussie way..........................

FPV GTHO · 01-08-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Laser '81

Now that it's with another network, I would imagine it would be set in a different studio and different floor crew. So it won't be identical to when it was on SBS. SBS is rather a primitive network in comparison with Nine, so this new season sounds promising to me.

I doubt what we'll see on camera will be too different though, thats all part of the Top Gear franchise.

**DJM83** · 01-08-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

exactly gecko a season of TGA would not even cover tea and bickies for one episode of TGUK......
lets all just bag it though its the Aussie way..........................

Where have i bagged it?

I just dont like it as i said if there is some good 'Aussie' cars on it ill watch but i cant see myself watching it

pottery beige · 01-08-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Where have i bagged it?

I just dont like it as i said if there is some good 'Aussie' cars on it ill watch but i cant see myself watching it

where did i say you bagged it..??..

**DJM83** · 01-08-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

where did i say you bagged it..??..

Sorry mate thought your post was in general reference to posts in this thread. My bad

SteveJH · 01-08-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

exactly gecko a season of TGA would not even cover tea and bickies for one episode of TGUK......
lets all just bag it though its the Aussie way..........................

At least it should have a larger budget at 9 then it did at SBS.

5.4 GT · 01-08-2010, 03:48 PM

I want to see Kenny test drive this:

pottery beige · 01-08-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

There's Shane Jacobson, Kenny..the plumber is one of the new hosts.He might put **** on Holden for us !!!!!!

a half cut Dick Johnson my pick for funny......

Wolfinsheepsclothing · 01-08-2010, 08:33 PM

how about Reggie Ragan(bring back the biff)for co host

AussieAV · 01-08-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.4 GT

I want to see Kenny test drive this:

I want to see ME test drive this!!!

vztrt · 01-08-2010, 08:37 PM

Will give it a go, hopefully the change of hosts fixes the problem with the show.

Franco Cozzo · 01-08-2010, 08:44 PM

Personally, I'd rather kept Warren over Steve. Steve gives me the shits.

SteveJH · 01-08-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

Personally, I'd rather kept Warren over Steve. Steve gives me the shits.

Yes, but isnt Steve the one that can actually drive?

eb2fairmont · 01-08-2010, 10:01 PM

Steve reminds me of Agro from cartoon connection. But Agro was funny.

dannyhilton · 01-08-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.4 GT

I want to see Kenny test drive this:

I can just imagine that! 'Holy crap, this thing goes like the clappers!'

xbrules · 02-08-2010, 02:33 AM

I have a reason to watch it.... and i think you all will too

Cheese3 · 02-08-2010, 07:05 AM

looks like a VH charger (i think)! so ill say, the valiant will win that drag