little-ginge

Crikey, just added my signature, and about 30 other people did at the same time. 13772 now

jonnyrex

13843

Andy S.

13996

unclebuck

All the more amusing that some on here claimed I was creating 'something from nothing' when I commented on this. All the more LOL for that....

unclebuck

As I write, swarms of bureaucratic bluebottles are nibbling away at the crash site on a York airfield, desperately trying to find some reason why Top Gear should be banished from the screens.

EP82

Be serious, it wont happen.

Wake up and smell the coffee UB.

ScooByer Trade

Hi i just donated £150 to YAA and at the mo is approx £500 from £160k mark. I signed the petition too which is above 16,000 now.

RJMS

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A little bit off-topic but does anyone remeber the spectator that got killed at Santa Pod a few weeks ago - remember he was a paying spectator not a participant.

This incident seems to have passed without calls to ban drag racing etc, although I think that there are investigations happening. Just find it slightly weird how the Hamster's accident has attracted all these calls to drop Top Gear etc. yet this poor guy was actually killed and I don't see any calls to ban drag racing because it's dangerous.

I don't really know quite how I feel about the contrast between the two incidents, but I bet the guy's family are feeling it one way or another.

Alan C

One of the upsides or downsides (depending on your view) of 'celebrity'..

I have a problem with this word and how people seek fame and fortune, but this is one thing I don't get from any of the TG presenters. This is probably why the show does so well as Jeremy, Richard and James all appear to be regular guys... no pretence or 'do you know who I am?' rubbish..

If the guy killed at he Pod had been a 'celebrity', you can bet your bottom dollar it had been splashed across the front of the Guardian..

unclebuck

erm - as things stand today it already HAS happened. It's not me the needs to 'wake up'.

Generic User

It is an interesting point note that.

But if you ever looked on the disclaimer on the back of your ticket or the signs on the gates with the big triangle and exclaimation mark saying "motorsport is dangerous" there is mention that the disclaimer also covers death to spectators as well as partcipants. However the organiser still does have a duty of care to ensure adeqaute safety, if this is found to be satisfactory then no action will be taken.

The same goes for the Hamster's WR attempt. As long as the BBC took a duty of care they shouldn't be liable. But, unlike motorsport they can be questioned as to if they "need" to put their presenters into such dangerous circumstances. Motorsports will always be dangerous, but presenting a car show need not be.

Common sense dicates that the presenters as well as the production team are fully aware of the risks and that they have a choice in participating. As well as giving a duty of care given to make any risks as minimal as possible.

However, the problem arises when Politically correct doo-gooders with underlying non-impartial motives, use this accident as amminution to fight their cause for the change or removal of the Top Gear program as they do not like the program's content.

New_scooby_04

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There is simply no way that the BBC will axe Top Gear, nor will they bow to any demands for significant cut backs on the shows antics. The show is way too popular, as are the presenters. The only thing that will come out of this for Top Gear is that more people will watch to see what all the fuss is about! The BBC might see fit to issuing another statement, which won't translate to any serious changes in the show and that will be that.

Ns04

unclebuck

I'm sure the official attitude is that 'nodody is bigger than the corporation' no matter how popular they may be with certain sections of the public.

Don't forget they axed Noel's House Party - their premiere Saturaday evening show which had far larger viewing figures and broader appeal than Top Gear.

Besides all that - if there is no danger why is clarkson writing things like this:

"Meanwhile, The Guardian and certain parts of the BBC are saying that there’s no way back for Top Gear now. They’ve dredged up all the alleged misdemeanours in the past, said the crash was the final straw and are now saying the programme will have to be scrapped or dramatically neutered."

Those in denial need to be aware of what is undoubtedly going on behind closed doors at the BBC

lozgti

How pathetic there is even talk of taking it off air.

Time to stop all documentaries on mountain climbing,jungle expeditions,safaris,dangerous holiday destinations,wiping your nose.

Sick to the back teeth of Nannying.Can't anyone start a petition to oust these behind the scenes loonies instead.Who are they???? What are they? Did they have traumatic childhoods??

Richard,all the very best for a swift recovery.Long may people want to do dangerous things and actually do them.

To the loonies.A heartfelt message.Far Cough you twits

scoobynutta555

You posted two links about the show being postponed due to the critical condition of Hammond, and then drew your own conclusions about it being axed, a total fabrication on your part. So ease up on the self gratulation.
https://www.scoobynet.com/showpost.p...06&postcount=1

Considering that the main 'clamour' for the axing of the show begun on a BBC website, I'm assuming there is plenty of spin by the BBC to create an outcry at the possibility of Top gear going, in order to nullify any real campaign against Top Gear. Quite a clever move if it turns out to be true.

Boro

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Just read that the record-attempt wasnt an "official" record attempt and also, im sure i read on the thule website when the accident first happened that the major obstacle in breaking the current record was the fact that the tyres on the car were capable of much higher speeds.

Tie this in with the rumour of a tyre blowout would indicate that RH may just have gone too fast for the tyres to handle?

If that is the case, someone will be held responsible and it wont be judged as just an "accident" but negligence.

Did anybody else read the bit about tyre speed anywhere, because i cant find it now :-/

Boro

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Found it.

That was from >>>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/821539.stm

Didnt JC say it one of his articles, RH had gone significantly faster than 300mph? 320mph sticks in my mind. Hmmm

New_scooby_04

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Two words UB,

Mr Blooby!!!!

The BBC are sharp enough to know that if they neutered or axed TG, the team would be offered essentially the same show on Sky almost immediately!

The BBC will play on the controversy for a bit to generate better viewing figures, then the "Ban TG crusade" will be politely told to go away, except they probably won't even need to do that because it's the BBC that seem to have largely entertained the so-called "outcry". As an above posted noted; some nice strategic work there!

Ns04

PeteBrant

Not only that - But the programme is sold all over the world - There is no doubt it is a bit of a cash cow for the BBC. It is also just about the only show of it's kind in the world, due to it's impartiality - Almost impossible on a commercial network.

Chris L

Bit of a cash cow - I think so. 350 million viewers in over 30 countries, not to mention the magazine and DVD sales! It's one of the most successful programmes that the BBC makes. As it becomes an evermore commercial organisation, I can't see them dropping it in reality. However, it doesn't hurt to make your feelings known via the petition.

Shark

20844

And Clarksons article in the Times is spot on !

David

little-ginge

Top Gears, Richard Hammond has been transferred from a high-dependency unit to a general ward according to hospital officials.

The TV host who was airlifted for medical treatment after a horrific three-hundred miles per hour crash last week is now well enough to chat and share a joke with his family.

His wife Mindy through a statement has said that Richard would now rather that fans make a donation the Yorkshire Air Ambulance as opposed to sending flowers and other gifts to the hospital.

Meanwhile executives at the BBC have decided not to broadcast the new series of Top Gear until Richard is in a position to re-join his fellow presenters James May and Jeremy Clarkson.


Mind you this is quoted 3 hours ago from the IRISH news...

Geddon

25145 now

Nido

Answer my own question now,

Bouncy bouncy!!!!!!!

If that was a wind up then it's a sad person doing it

Funkii Munkii

The sad thing is there are many countys struggling continually to run their air ambulances, a c list celeb has a terrible accident, the next day the web site is up and looking for donations, the money should have gone to a central fund and split amongst the hardest up countys, that said it's a disgrace they're not fully funded by central government and there should be more than one per county. Maybe the Hamster can bring these points to light when he's back his paws.

jonnyrex

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=15170

Pete The Biker

Does anyone else see the irony that there is a tyre advert on the Pistonheads webpage?



Pete

Chris L

Another good article from James May

Telegraph

Adidas

Nicely written