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Old 25-08-2008, 07:43 AM   #1
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i just checked the top gear site on sbs and it still advertising old top gear episodes and my thought was top gear australia was starting off after the olympics.... so when does it start??? anyone??

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Old 25-08-2008, 12:06 PM   #2
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I know the studio filming dates are in September & October
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Old 25-08-2008, 01:31 PM   #3
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SBS now running TV adverts with the hosts of the new Aussie show. Not sure when it starts - but the UK show is on tonight.
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Old 25-08-2008, 02:40 PM   #4
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Sceduled for later this year. (which could mean anything..)

Seems you can sign up to be part of the studio audience (Sydney).
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It'll be intersting to see how it goes..

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Old 26-08-2008, 03:52 PM   #5
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Found this on the SBS website;

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Series 2 - Episode 2
Monday 1 September at 7.30pm SBS TV

On a luxury themed Top Gear, the guys take a look at the Rolls Royce Phantom. Richard drives the classic "Gentlemen's Club on Wheels" the Rover P5 and Jeremy compares the Audi S4 and BMX M3. Top Gear, invites politicians for a hotp lap shoot out and celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, is the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car
Cant wait to see Jeremy ride a BMX.
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Old 26-08-2008, 04:17 PM   #6
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There's a new Blog on Car Advice about Top Gear Australia http://www.caradvice.com.au/15894/to...ience-sign-up/
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Old 26-08-2008, 04:35 PM   #7
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I'd say late October - early November.
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Old 26-08-2008, 04:54 PM   #8
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Found this on the SBS website;



Cant wait to see Jeremy ride a BMX.
I think you could have seen him do this about 6 years ago ..... as thats how old these episodes are!



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Old 27-08-2008, 07:53 AM   #9
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Sceduled for later this year. (which could mean anything..)

Seems you can sign up to be part of the studio audience (Sydney).
Top Gear

It'll be intersting to see how it goes..

Cheers..
i sent off my app to be in the audience.
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Old 27-08-2008, 08:47 AM   #10
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oooo im definately applying for that! cant wait for the aussie version, im already buying the aussie top gear mags every time they come out
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Old 27-08-2008, 07:29 PM   #11
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Does anyone know any of the 3 new guys in the promotion photo and their background. I recall SBS inviting host applicants only a few months ago and any Joe Public with car knowledge could apply. No women I see.
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Old 27-08-2008, 11:23 PM   #12
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Applied for the audience. Too bad it isn't the "real" top gear, still gonna be a lot of fun if I do get picked!

Is there any write ups or anything as to what they'll be reviewing in the first few episodes? Also is it the same guys that are responsible for the magazine?
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Old 28-08-2008, 04:20 AM   #13
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No women I see.
It's top gear, not final gear.

Plus that girl on final gear is soooooooo annoying.
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Last Mondays episode was from 2003 when James May made his 1st appearance
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Old 28-08-2008, 08:06 AM   #15
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It's top gear, not fith gear.

Plus that girl on fith gear is soooooooo annoying.
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Old 28-08-2008, 11:47 AM   #16
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I am not talking about Clarkson, May or Hammond. I mean who are the other 3 blokes in the promotion shot who I assume are going to be the Australian hosts - or do we get Clarkson, May or Hammond escaping the Pommy winter?
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Old 28-08-2008, 11:53 AM   #17
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The three you see are the hosts
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Old 28-08-2008, 12:32 PM   #18
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Ok thanks. Do we know the hosts or their background?
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Old 28-08-2008, 01:19 PM   #19
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There was a post on the forums before.

Check http://www.finalgear.com/news/catego...ear-australia/
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Old 28-08-2008, 03:53 PM   #21
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I am not talking about Clarkson, May or Hammond. I mean who are the other 3 blokes in the promotion shot who I assume are going to be the Australian hosts - or do we get Clarkson, May or Hammond escaping the Pommy winter?
Yes, Those 3 blokes are the hosts of the upcoming Australian series. I think their names are Charlie Cox, Warren Brown and Steve Pizzati.
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Old 29-08-2008, 08:04 AM   #22
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Old 29-08-2008, 09:18 AM   #23
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The one with the goatie/mustache was the cartoonist on 'difference of opinion' on the ABC. He doesn't really appeal to me as a host, but time will tell if he's up to it or not.

The guy with the long blonde hair looks like the dodgey builder (Oreilly) from 'Fawlty Towers' :P
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The one with the goatie/mustache was the cartoonist on 'difference of opinion' on the ABC. He doesn't really appeal to me as a host, but time will tell if he's up to it or not.

The guy with the long blonde hair looks like the dodgey builder (Oreilly) from 'Fawlty Towers' :P

Warren Brown is quite good in front of the camera (difference of opinion cartoonist). However I didn't find his jokes all that funny. As you say, time will tell.
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Old 29-08-2008, 12:42 PM   #25
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This morning on the radio (Triple M in Melbourne) they announced that Top Gear Australia was due to start on TV in late September - during the news no less! Must be a slow news day or something...
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Old 29-08-2008, 04:24 PM   #26
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Steve used to race in the the Carrera Cup, so he should know a thing or two about good driving.
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Old 29-08-2008, 09:01 PM   #27
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If you have a look on the Top Gear website, it mentions that the first episode will be aired on Monday 29/9 at 7:30
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It'll be interesting to see what Top Gear Australia is like. As far as I'm concerned, if this Aussie series isn't going to be as entertaining as the U.K. series, there's no point in it. If that is true and I sure hope not they should just leave it to other lame Australian car shows like The Car Show and Test Drive.
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If you have a look on the Top Gear website, it mentions that the first episode will be aired on Monday 29/9 at 7:30
Hmm, does that mean they wont show Top Gear UK anymore on SBS or are they showing the UK one on a different night?
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Probably show the last UK series after the Aus one has finished, I think they have now shown most of the older ones.
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