ZetecVan 2.0 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 There is talk that Top Gear will be axed after Richards accident. We can't let this happen. Sign this petition now, and send the link to anyone who will sign it, AND post it on all car related messageboards you know of. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Save ... index.html (ps: I was about to set up this petition so it originated from OSF, but found that one was already set up). Mike
4parajon Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 Ive been waiting for this....bloody typical....an accident happens and everyone starts moaning about things being dangerous and we shouldnt be doing this or that.....they make me fookin piss they do all these fecking dogooders
ZetecVan 2.0 Posted September 24, 2006 Author Report Posted September 24, 2006 You're so right, Jon. It's the Nanny State at it again. How long will it be before we're banned from crossing the road in case you're hit by a bus.
mk1super Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 WALS! one unfurtunate accident and they wanna axe it typical BBC. Its the only program worth paying a licence fee for the rest are shite or repeats. Ive signed.
Danmex Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 The BBC has been trying to axe Top Gear for ages, this is the perfect excuse for them to do it
Doc Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 The BBC has been trying to axe Top Gear for ages, this is the perfect excuse for them to do it If that happened Clarkson will just put it onto a cable channel . Discovery or one of the others would snap it up as its the biggest show of its kind in the world . More likely is there will be a toning down of stunts like the Drowning one or the Bob sliegh one . BBC wont want to lose the revenue from distribution worldwide or the video sales it generates . Doc
Danmex Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 Your probably right, hopefully someone else will buy it before the BBC tones it down.
Doc Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 Your probably right, hopefully someone else will buy it before the BBC tones it down. I think Clarkson and Hammond would fight any watering down of the show ..
ZetecVan 2.0 Posted September 24, 2006 Author Report Posted September 24, 2006 I read earlier today that if they BBC want to water it down, they will all quit the BBC, including the producer, who was responsible for the format it's in at the moment.
PIG Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 signed it ,was an accident at the end of the day.best programme on tv by far
GT_Jim Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 well does that mean they are goin to stop nature shows after what happend to steve Irwin that was an accident too
Danmex Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 well does that mean they are goin to stop nature shows after what happend to steve Irwin that was an accident too Good point
Doc Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 In clarksons own words today . And i quote : You can never tell after a brain injury what long-term implications there might be. He might have no sense of taste, or double vision. His teeth may go brown. Or he may be absolutely fine. The only thing I knew was this: he was going to live. And the next day after he said, “Hello C**kface” to James May, it looked like he might just win back everything else as well. You’d think that the joyous news would silence the vultures circling the crash site since the accident, rejoicing in the fact that Top Gear had finally been taught its lesson that speed kills. Somehow I doubt it though. The campaign to have us taken off the air — sparked curiously, by the BBC’s own news website — will now be ramped up, fuelled by the environmentalists and spearheaded by muddle-headed road safety campaigners. Richard is winning his fight. And now mine begins. To make sure that he has a show to come back to. Jeremy Clarkson : Todays Sun . Looks that it may have more truth in the BBCs view than i thought
Lotus 300e Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 this was a freak accident, how often does a tyre blow, which seems to be the cause of his accident. Do they ban drag racing or even formula 1 because of an accident, NO. Richard would have been aware of the dangers in driving such a fast vehicle, if he wasn't happy he wouldn't take the risk. He is a true petrol head.
BudgieV8 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 Having attended & participated in many Drag Meets/Run What U Brung's, (at York Dragway/Elvington Airfield - where Hamster did his stuff), I must underline that at all times you are made FULLY aware of the risks. Bottom line is that 'Hamster' is a total 'Petrolhead Junkie' & will have considered & appreciated the risks involved, taken on-board the Safety Advice given, & decided himself that he did the run. - MUCH AS WE ALL DO WHEN WE UNDERTAKE A FAST DRIVE. Please dont let the Blairite 'Nanny State' thinking take over, or you will probably have to fill in a 4 page 'Risk Assessment' just to go to the toilet!
Jimbob-Squarepants © Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 Done, and I put across my views for the BBC to read!!!
martymk1 Posted September 24, 2006 Report Posted September 24, 2006 DONE IT & GOING TO PASS THE LINK TO ALL MY MATES
RedditchJay Posted September 25, 2006 Report Posted September 25, 2006 DONE.......... they can't change top gear, its one of very few car programs worth watching.......... with 3 normal presenters...... who say crap cars are crap and good are good without any worries. Its good to hear RH is on the mend............ been there with my dad's head injury a few years ago.......stressful times......... Jay
BlueMerlin Posted September 25, 2006 Report Posted September 25, 2006 The BBC aren't going to axe the most watched show on BBC2, They know that any one of the other channels would snap it up.
Dom Posted September 25, 2006 Report Posted September 25, 2006 I've done it, and I feel better for it.
Doc Posted September 25, 2006 Report Posted September 25, 2006 The BBC aren't going to axe the most watched show on BBC2, They know that any one of the other channels would snap it up. that was my original view ! Cable would pay big time for it ! I bet Clarkson has already had a call from them .
Gareth Posted September 26, 2006 Report Posted September 26, 2006 Signed, comments left, and passed on. Thet can't do this, its just not right.
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