BBC won't sTop Gear: show resumes filming
Some feared that anti-motoring opportunists would use Richard Hammond's crash as a pretext to have the show shut down, but the BBC is making good on its pledge not to cancel Top Gear.
While Richard recovers from his injuries at a hospital in Bristol, England, fellow host Jeremy Clarkson test drove the latest Lotus Europa on camera, as filming resumes for the new series only on segments that don't require Hammond's presence. They don't yet know when the new series will air, because that depends on when Richard is recovered and able to return to the set.
We can speculate that the positive news will help Richard recover faster, knowing that he's got a show to return to when he's up to it. And we just can't wait.
Related posts:
- Hammond Watch: the grueling road ahead
- Hammond to BBC: show the crash and me in the hospital
- Top Gear fights for survival as BBC postpones show indefinitely
- Hammond Update: "Was I driving like a tw*t?"
Thanks to all the vigilant tipsters who've been sending us news on Hammond and Top Gear; stay tuned for more news as it emerges.
[Source: BBC News]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Luis Longo 2:09PM (10/05/2006)
They knew all the time that his condition wasnt so critical, along with the rumors of the show getting axed.
Ratings.
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Jason_801 2:19PM (10/05/2006)
YAY
I think that says it for me.
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.T 2:22PM (10/05/2006)
Funny how they make such a big deal about Richard Hammond while the whole time I thought Jeremy Clarkson was teh star of the show.
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Eric L. 2:28PM (10/05/2006)
Rumors or not, I cannot wait until they air the next series of Top Gear. Get well soon Hamster, and as for Jeeza, he'll be screaming POWER!!! POWER!!!!
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Spaceweasel 2:27PM (10/05/2006)
And it will be playing in America on what channel?
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RocketPunch 2:34PM (10/05/2006)
Yeah, they need to bring that show back man. Has anyone seen the new season of Fifth Gear??? I suck balls bad!!!! I mean I like VBH, but that Dr. lovejoy NEEDS to go, along with that spike hair dude. It is a pain to wathc that show now....
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corvettebluedevil 2:41PM (10/05/2006)
It would be cool to get Top Gear show in the US. I like the personalites the evaluate the cars.
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Root 6:03PM (10/05/2006)
AMEN!
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Eric L. 2:50PM (10/05/2006)
Yeah I've been watching the current season of Fifth Gear. Its beyond awful. This Tim Lovejoy, dunno who he is, and why he is on the show - is Tiff too busy, or he is too embarassed to be on the same screen as VBH?
Oh and for viewing UK TG in the US, you are missing out if you ignore the torrent goodness. For those who saw the UK *edited* versions of Top Gear on Discovery channel, you've seen a watered down version - the full BBC version is much better. Discovery is planning a US based TG but from what I've heard about it, they hired three baffoons to host the show, so it can't possibly compare to Jeeza, Captain Slow, and Hamster.
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Eric B 2:51PM (10/05/2006)
... and driving enthusiasts the world over breathe a sigh of relief!
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Josh Wardell 3:36PM (10/05/2006)
Great to hear...looking forward to the new episodes!
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DPC car videos 3:52PM (10/05/2006)
Oh yeah!!! Top Gear is the #1 car Tv show for me.
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Tired_Watcher 3:51PM (10/05/2006)
Yes Fifth Gear is horrible. I think they got kick out of the office and decided to film at their lunch hangout!
The torrents are the only way to watch the show. As long as that is up, I'm fine but I think there has to be a way to import the FULL episodes because the U.S. needs a show like this. If there is a copycat of this damn show, I'd be ashamed! Why must we compete with them! It is such a futile effort.
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Steve 4:19PM (10/05/2006)
Don't know if this will link properly, but Clarkson wrote a great article on the blame game that's being played around this accident, well worth a read:
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-2372412,00.html
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gkz 4:34PM (10/05/2006)
excellent news
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James 4:43PM (10/05/2006)
Yeah!!!!!! Great news.
James
http://www.CarTV.com
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That One Person 6:54PM (10/05/2006)
Good!
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kansei 12:53AM (10/06/2006)
rejoice!
*readies my torrent downloader of choice* :P
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Nathan 2:06AM (10/06/2006)
#6 I find it strange that you would let us know that you suck balls let alone how badly you do it.
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Jonathan Fung 2:06AM (10/06/2006)
To #13
Yup your link worked. And as expected from an essay written by Jermey Clarkson, it was quite entertaining, although I think the one he wrote originally for the Guardian "Was I driving like a Twit" was better.
But, as for this news of Top Gear remaining on the air, this was probably the best news of my day. Hurray for Top Gear! Now we just need it back on American tubes.
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