Clarkson has written a post over at the Top Gear website, asking where Top Gear should go. Problem is, the last series go massive viewers rivalling most other TV but unfortunately was pretty far removed from what could be described as a 'car show'. So what's my take? Well I thought I'd write it here seeing as there's no guarantee my comment would show up there.
Fifth Gear is more appealing to me than the next series of Top Gear right now. The reason for that is whilst the challenges in TG's last series were fun, the celebrity appearances were pretty appalling (not to mention the attitude of some celebs), the challenges were stupid and the cars were... well barely a presence! That being the case, the show really does need a change.
The change should take the programme full circle. A car show once again (gasp!). It is really what it needs. I know it's a flagship for BBC2 but come on, it's become so stupid as to be almost avoidable. BBC Director General, do what you must. Make a decision. Either revert the show and have a lower audience but a much more vocal one, or split the show in two. Develop a new programme which has serious discussion and news on cars (maybe presented by James May) whilst the other can complete twaddle pandering to the masses.
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