The Grand Tour
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Yes, I did. It made me smile to see the 3 boys back together, especially the scene with the 3 mustangs pulling up parallel. (Huge Top Gear fan)
But I agree, some parts could have been better, it's strange thinking it isn't Top Gear, I waited for the theme tune at the end..
I have every faith that it won't disappoint
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Actually fell asleep for five minutes in the middle..That could be because of my age though...lol
From what has been said in paper reviews it does get better later in the series? Will have to wait and see.
Either way Amazon got £79 off me..
TBH I find the next day delivery very good and also the free music!Either way Amazon got £79 off me..
Actually fell asleep for five minutes in the middle..That could be because of my age though...lol
From what has been said in paper reviews it does get better later in the series? Will have to wait and see.
Either way Amazon got £79 off me..
Amazon had an offer until 18th November, £20 off so £59 which was what I paid!
I liked it, I think it has potential and was different enough but similar enough to make it watchable.
Actually fell asleep for five minutes in the middle..That could be because of my age though...lol
From what has been said in paper reviews it does get better later in the series? Will have to wait and see.
Either way Amazon got £79 off me..
I got 3 months free for being a student, £5.99 a month after that :O
Up until yesterday Amazon had a deal on, £59 for the year.. I couldn't bring myself to part with a tank of fuel up front
I was expecting something better than Evans managed, and I wasn't disappointed. Admittedly I'd set the bar very low...
Apart from slightly overdoing the cheese to suit the American market, and the fact that it appears that Clarkson, May, Hammond and Porter are a little rusty and out of practice with writing and delivering the studio lines, it was very very good, and those things will get better.
The photography is superb and the direction of the movie clips is still good. They milked the HyperCar segment a bit too long, but for a first stab it was way better then their first crack at top gear in 2002, and infinitely more watchable than the four-eyed shouty ginger bloke.
Apart from slightly overdoing the cheese to suit the American market, and the fact that it appears that Clarkson, May, Hammond and Porter are a little rusty and out of practice with writing and delivering the studio lines, it was very very good, and those things will get better.
The photography is superb and the direction of the movie clips is still good. They milked the HyperCar segment a bit too long, but for a first stab it was way better then their first crack at top gear in 2002, and infinitely more watchable than the four-eyed shouty ginger bloke.
I got 3 months free for being a student, £5.99 a month after that :O
Up until yesterday Amazon had a deal on, £59 for the year.. I couldn't bring myself to part with a tank of fuel up front
I used my sisters Uni Account and got 6months free Amazon Prime and then £39 for the year after the 6month trial. So 18months for £39. shouldn't you have got this?
For those who don't know, you can buy Amazon Prime monthly now. think its £7.99. and you can cancel anytime. But with xmas coming up and the offer of Amazon Delivery & Now, Music and Video i think its a great great service.
I quite liked the show, still a bit too staged to be funny though in some parts.
This was in the news in September. Wonder if they will work it in to the show!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...s-up-his-old-home-to-make-way-for-new-cotswo/
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Yeah i can see it now, Hammond and May will be laughing there asses off when they push the detonation button!
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It was pretty dull really, but then the last few series of Top Gear were as well. Hopefully it'll get better, they previewed some good looking stuff.
I haven't seen that offer, maybe it will prompt me when my trial ends.. I will definitely take up the £39, thanks!!
I can't stand Clarkson so happy to not be watching.
I may be a lone voice but I liked the Top Gear series with CE and MB.
I may be a lone voice but I liked the Top Gear series with CE and MB.
I'm sure it probably came up, but I probably didn't pay much attention. I know that I have I subscribed after the trial at the moment, I will subscribe later on tonight as it's a bit of a bargain at £39.99.
It's good being a student at times, get some good deals. I get unlimited downloads of Microsoft Office
In McDonalds, you get a free cheeseburger or McFlurry 
Scottyg
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You don't need Amazon Prime to watch it. Go to Putlocker and watch it for nowt!! Job done.
Two threads running on this topic as well.
It was superb. Better than any single episode of TG. Still take some to beat the Specials but it was a great start. Love the fact they are off the BBC hooks and can say what they pretty much want. More of the same please.
Two threads running on this topic as well.
It was superb. Better than any single episode of TG. Still take some to beat the Specials but it was a great start. Love the fact they are off the BBC hooks and can say what they pretty much want. More of the same please.
I'm sure it probably came up, but I probably didn't pay much attention. I know that I have I subscribed after the trial at the moment, I will subscribe later on tonight as it's a bit of a bargain at £39.99.
It's good being a student at times, get some good deals. I get unlimited downloads of Microsoft Office
Haha defo mate! i miss being a student. I use my sisters codes for a lot of stuff! telegraph for £30 a year is amazing. Think Spotify is only around £4 a month too.
It is great! Apple Music is reduced from £9.99 to £4.99.
It's quite easy to get it too, little verification needed.
You can order off the Apple Student website without any verification
So anyone can, if you can find the web address. I think I had something in the region of £200-£300 discounted from my iMac.
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Loved it!
Sentimental and bombastic intro, car driving scenes in class with the best top gear episodes and good studio humor...
Perhaps they are more popular outside UK these days...
And still the only car show that missus like hehe...
Sentimental and bombastic intro, car driving scenes in class with the best top gear episodes and good studio humor...
Perhaps they are more popular outside UK these days...
And still the only car show that missus like hehe...
I think you're in a fairly exclusive club there!
The biggest problem the program has are the three presenters.
I much prefer watching Chris Harris.
I much prefer watching Chris Harris.
Scottyg
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The reason New Top Gear flopped was because Clarkson, Hammond and May weren't there. The very reason The Grand Tour will and is brilliant. The on screen chemistry can't be bottled. It's three great pals doing something they love. Simple formula brilliantly executed.
This is a joke, right?
No joke.
I'll watch the series as it will contain great imagery and great cars, but the dumbed down brand these three provide is very long in the tooth now for me.
For a car review and proper reasoned commentary on how they drive, Chris Harris is the guy that does it better than anyone.
I watched it on Amazon Video and thought it was very good.
I also noticed its already on Kodi if you happen to use it.
I also noticed its already on Kodi if you happen to use it.
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I thought it was brilliant.
One billion times better than Top gear with Chris Evans.
I still like Chris Harris.
I don't have a Kodi box so will happily pay to watch it as it was that good.
One billion times better than Top gear with Chris Evans.
I still like Chris Harris.
I don't have a Kodi box so will happily pay to watch it as it was that good.
I agree Chris Harris is very strong on car reviews.
Top Gear / the Grand Tour is a load of fun really.. it's the 3 of them, characters, doing 'different' things to make us laugh.
I thought it was a bigger budget version of TG.
I also thought they would of got Ben Collins as the racing driver, overall it's an entertainment programme that has some nice cars and three middle aged blokes who take the **** outta each other in the process.
Chris Harris is an informative car reviewer.
I also thought they would of got Ben Collins as the racing driver, overall it's an entertainment programme that has some nice cars and three middle aged blokes who take the **** outta each other in the process.
Chris Harris is an informative car reviewer.
Thumbs up from me. Especially the M2
The critics reviews are generally as positive as they were negative for Chris Evans doing TG.
Even The Guardian aren't critical - and they hate everything about Clarkson and co usually
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp....zons-faith-in-unshackled-former-top-gear-trio
I reckon it's going to get very, very good as the series progresses.
The critics reviews are generally as positive as they were negative for Chris Evans doing TG.
Even The Guardian aren't critical - and they hate everything about Clarkson and co usually
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp....zons-faith-in-unshackled-former-top-gear-trio
I reckon it's going to get very, very good as the series progresses.
I fell asleep within five minutes of it starting. That could because I'd been down the pub, though. Or my age. Or both...
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Ha ha..Just think many pot noodles you could get with £59?I got 3 months free for being a student, £5.99 a month after that :O
Up until yesterday Amazon had a deal on, £59 for the year.. I couldn't bring myself to part with a tank of fuel up front
I found it very good and can only get better! A bit cheesy for the yanks at times but hey I'm sure they had to play along with their new masters wishes!
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Kodi can be put on smartphones and Tablets, it actually started on PC`s called XBMC.
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I wouldn't mind being simple with 12.5 million quid per episode budget and getting paid millions more. Simple seems quite appealing.
