that's just it though -
it is not a program about ordinary cars. It used to be and when it was, it ran into debt and was unpopular. Now, it's pure fantasy and entertainment and is a global brand which netted Clarkson et al nearly a million each last year on top of their wages. It makes the BBC money too which can only be a good thing cos if ITV and SKY ever rule the British airwaves, it will be a sad time indeed.

I don't drive. I don't know anything about cars. Top Gear is a very entertaining show though. I like James May cos he's like a glimpse at my future curmudgeonly, gadget-loving, borderline-Luddite self and his programming about toys and Britain is also very entertaining (even though I'm Irish).

Even Clarksons' offshoot shows about meeting the neighbours and his short-lived talk show was good entertainment. I don't agree with his politics but he is entertaining, informative and funny.

rafter
baz

ps - I knows this QOTW is called 'Famous People I hate'. Hammond is a twit.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Tue 9 Feb 2010, 15:24, 1 reply)

I like James May
He gets to do all sorts of cool stuff outside of his Top Gear character. Like when he nearly went into space in the American spyplane.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Tue 9 Feb 2010, 15:37, closed)