TG Live: it’s a wrap

Posted by The Mole at 2:50 pm on Tuesday February 24, 2009

The Mole can hardly believe it, but the Top Gear world tour has come to an end. What started in London finished after a textbook performance in Hong Kong on Sunday, with 67 shows successfully completed in front of nearly 250,000 people.

Jeremy and Richard have flown over 26,000 miles to bring Top Gear Live to seven different arenas, taking in London, Dublin, Sydney, Auckland and Jo’burg on the way. They’ve paraded some of the greatest cars ever designed to our live audience, from Bugatti Veyrons to the spectacular Mercedes CLK GTR.

They’ve shredded hundreds of tyres, replaced countless clutches and driveshafts and welded five differentials. They’ve played 83 games of car football (only popping two giant balls in the process), but losing nine wings mirrors and four radiators in the heat of competition.

There have been 42 versions of seven scripts and they’ve recorded 5,696 minutes of the shows on 16 different types of camera. The Stig has eaten 11 different varieties of peanut butter, and the stunt drivers have not cleaned their racing suits even once.

Looking back, The Mole will miss many things from the tour – the action, the travel, the not being stuck in TG’s west London headquarters… but not hearing Hammond shouting ‘it’s like Top Gear, but live’ at the start of EVERY show will be a blessed relief.

Plans are already in motion for the next Top Gear Live show, kicking off at Earls Court at the end of this year. And The Mole has heard rumour of a new set of custom cars being made for the show – if you enjoyed the Mitsubishi Evo 9 we transformed into an old London taxi and the Mascar-powered Double Decker bus then The Mole reckons early booking is a must.

But for now it’s a wait in the departure lounge with Richard and Jeremy before we pick up our flight home. If you do fancy joining us for TG Live later in the year, keep an eye on TopGear.com for more info.

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  1. Jim said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 3:48 pm Link to comment Report comment

    why was James May not on the tour?

  2. Rob said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 4:15 pm Link to comment Report comment

    He’s probably recording some nerdy show for BBC2

  3. Kadette said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 4:21 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Awwww… don’t be nasty!

  4. Mikeado said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 4:31 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I was one of the 250,000!

    That was the best show yet, and I’ve been every year! Looking forward to MPH09 very much.

  5. jake said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 4:33 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I think its sad that the tour is over but good as they can concentrate on the new series of top gear.

  6. Kadette said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 4:54 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I’d love to see TG live, how can I get tickets?

  7. Arab said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 5:02 pm Link to comment Report comment

    From the MPH SHOW website.
    Just type it into google and then u will see the link to the website.

  8. Teresa01 said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 5:08 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Well done lads on a truly maginicent tour. You all take a few days rest now won’t you xx

  9. Torch(USA) said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 5:28 pm Link to comment Report comment

    PLease come to the states, please please please

  10. Kadette said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 5:45 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Thanks, errr… Arab. Will do

  11. Kadette said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 6:00 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Oh yeah, one more thing, how much are the tickets for a family of four/three?
    (Mum might not want to go, brother and Dad will though)!
    I’m gonna ask for it for my 15th birthday in november. ;D

  12. jeffzekas said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 8:23 pm Link to comment Report comment

    You call this a “world tour”, when you failed to visit North America?!!! Come on, now! We love you blokes! And we LOVE AUTOMOBILES!!! Oh yes, I suppose you meant a tour of the CIVILIZED world?!! Not to worry: with Barack Obama, the United States has once again become a civilized nation. Please do visit us– I shall be happy to take the lads on an extended tour of our winding, mountain roads, here in the wilds of Northeastern California! (you have never heard of McArthur-Burney Falls? Or traveled road between Susanville and Chico? Shame!

  13. Kadette said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 9:06 pm Link to comment Report comment

    reply to jeffzekas:
    do you live in north america? And what’s with the name! Anyways, i guess you like Barack Obama.
    P.S I want to travel to North America is there a must visit? see ya
    kadette

  14. jclax1 said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 9:32 pm Link to comment Report comment

    i will only go and see next year tour if all three of them are there because i dont it the same with out them

  15. Duyster said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 10:30 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I vaguely recall a promise of visiting the Netherlands along the way as well… when can I expect you?

  16. Yemathums said...
    Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 11:17 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Sadly I couldn’t see it because it didn’t come to America. I wish it did, but I can’t blame them for not wanting to.

  17. henry said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 1:55 am Link to comment Report comment

    i agree with jeffzekas- although we have been a pretty crappy… okay, REALLY crappy countryfor the past 8 years, now with Obama we can get our rep back. and please come to the US! NYC (where i live) and all the major cities! just dont go to alabama… i think they have bad memoires of you lol

  18. JCTK said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 4:39 am Link to comment Report comment

    they didn’t go to America because it isn’t a country that was owned by UK~
    well at least that’s what Jeremy claimed what their “world” tour was all about, going to places they used to own~ lol

  19. galuple said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 6:10 am Link to comment Report comment

    well they should come to Canada then! We like top gear here, we get a BBC channel, and we still have the queen on our money!

  20. Fabienne Payet said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 10:34 am Link to comment Report comment

    I was at 4 of the London shows and I had an amazing time! I can’t wait for the next round!
    GREAT job and well done to all and let us not forget the team of mechanics that had to deal with all the cars!!!

    Congratulations!

  21. p211 said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 11:40 am Link to comment Report comment

    wish they could visit hong kong again.
    awesome show!

  22. GMOK said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 1:13 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Loved the show in Hong Kong! It was awesome, please come again next year!

  23. Jak said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 1:13 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I went to the JHB show, fantastic fantastic fantastic. Please come back soon!

  24. Kadette said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 3:52 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I’m asking for tickets to TG live next November, cos my birthday’s on one of the days! Yippeee

  25. Wyvern said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 3:56 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Well done to all concerned – the lads of course, but all the guys behind the scenes, without whom it couldn’t have happened. Now please get a bit of rest before the chaos starts again!

    Looking forward to seeing you again at Earl’s Court :)

  26. LiTtLe LeMoN said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 6:52 pm Link to comment Report comment

    BY THE WAY IS NO ONE LISTENING TO ME JAMES ISNT THERE BECAUSE HE IS RECORDING THINGS FOR TOP GEAR THAT STARTS IN JUNE :) :) :)

  27. Samantha said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 8:34 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Loved MPH this year. I’ve been the past 4 years and it keeps getting better and better! Went to London and Dublin this year! Amazing!

  28. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 9:06 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Can’t wait to see the lovely richard jezza and james in november again! i might even go more than once i’m that addicted! xxx love u all

  29. ChibiNeko said...
    Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 9:53 pm Link to comment Report comment

    well lucky for u all.. im stuck at Sarawak *near malaysia and singapore* think again..WHAT the best car that Sarawak and malaysia got?

    for some reason i saw 1 Nissan GTR R35 at my area…and only 1 of them…
    don`t bother to buy malaysia car anyway..they like aluminum Foils..

    Good day to all :3 love top gear so much..but only can see on computer Screen :3

  30. svrallo svrallone said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 12:28 am Link to comment Report comment

    hey, near the clk photo there’s a typo there is written Mascar. And in the latest days the videos didn’t work. Nice 360s and nice clk, it looks like you also like carmodelling ;-)

  31. vav said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 7:54 am Link to comment Report comment

    the ferrari 360’s were fake… mr2’s with extensive body kits and modifications… music was loud so couldnt hear the engine sounds… hmmm top gear is loosing it shall i say ?

  32. welshbit said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 9:42 am Link to comment Report comment

    how much are the top gear live shows?
    me and my 2 boys would love it
    can they start training to be the stig they love him

  33. x_kerri_x2kx said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 12:02 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Top Gear Live bein over is Good + Bad

    Bad – becoz we wont b able 2 see em live agen 4 a while

    but …

    Good – becoz now they cn focus on doin series 13

    series 12 woz wkd – the best eva

    so series 13 has alot to live up 2

    bring on series 13

    Clarkson, Hammond + May – top gear legends

  34. lil jon said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 1:27 pm Link to comment Report comment

    when is the next series on telly

  35. lil jon said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 1:28 pm Link to comment Report comment

    clarkson hammond that other lady
    and stig cool

  36. evo said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 1:58 pm Link to comment Report comment

    @x_kerri_x2kx: I can’t wait for the next series too!

    I’m also preparing my two years old son for it:

    http://www.esuli.it/index .php/2009/02/25/the-wiggl es-top-gear-quick-convers ion-chart/

    LOL

  37. Kadette said...
    Thursday February 26, 2009 at 4:38 pm Link to comment Report comment

    evo
    I visited the web addy u gave us, but I don’t get it. Is it something to do with a children’s program? Anyways I CANNOT wait till June, though I’m not sure what exact date it starts. Looking forward to it loads, keep up the awsome work boys!!!
    P.S might see you next November!

  38. TG_SG said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 1:44 am Link to comment Report comment

    Why, oh why won’t you guys do a pit stop in Singapore too? *sob*

  39. Suzie in Australia said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 3:25 am Link to comment Report comment

    Love watching your online videos, but hey guys series 12 has finished here in Australia but your site still says ‘unable to view from Country’ Please update this so we can watch the Series 12 videos, Please.

  40. stuck in USA said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 4:26 am Link to comment Report comment

    I hope you guys can hop over the little pond called Atlantic and give us a reprieve from watching a stupid tournament where jobless people go round and round in circles and call themselves racing drivers.
    Doctor’s Note : one hour of Top gear a week, makes you survive among a group stupid,boring insane people.

    on a different note, Stig ate peanut butter! OMG he is an animal !!!

  41. TGSTIG said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 8:30 am Link to comment Report comment

    when is tg series 13 coming out? and i thought that stig had his own outer
    space meals? but anyway he rules

  42. luke said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 8:40 am Link to comment Report comment

    i cant wait for it to come to dublin again..

  43. me 79 said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 12:25 pm Link to comment Report comment

    does anyone how to get in touch with the producers of top gear ive got an idear for the show that will blow all the other shows of topgear out the water thanx

  44. Dmitriy Kostash said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 3:55 pm Link to comment Report comment

    funny copy on your transmission – http://berloga.net/view.p hp?id=33647 but in Russian language

  45. finland boy said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 7:04 pm Link to comment Report comment

    is 13 series coming

  46. Anonymous said...
    Friday February 27, 2009 at 11:00 pm Link to comment Report comment

    now videos work ;-)

  47. Rodney said...
    Saturday February 28, 2009 at 3:31 am Link to comment Report comment

    I was lucky to be helping the mechanics out the back at the TG live shows in Auckland NZ, they were all a great bunch of guys and the shows were just great too. See you next year.

  48. Kadette said...
    Saturday February 28, 2009 at 11:19 am Link to comment Report comment

    How much do tickets cost?

  49. fingers and thumbs said...
    Saturday February 28, 2009 at 5:02 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Did Stig bleep when he went through the aiport security with his magnetic knees. and will someone please tell me if he has magnetic elbows. I have been asking now for ages.

  50. Batta said...
    Saturday February 28, 2009 at 9:59 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I wish TGL came to Italy. I would certainly go to see it, it surely is great.

  51. Bananas said...
    Sunday March 1, 2009 at 3:32 am Link to comment Report comment

    can you do a show in America?

  52. timOZ said...
    Sunday March 1, 2009 at 9:45 am Link to comment Report comment

    Of all the live shows who got the fastest lap time? I went to Sydney on Sunday and we got the best time then. Did the Kiwi’s beat us?

  53. benjamin said...
    Sunday March 1, 2009 at 4:55 pm Link to comment Report comment

    more sallun cars

  54. D-man said...
    Sunday March 1, 2009 at 7:43 pm Link to comment Report comment

    The irish were on top of the fastest show who beat us and where?

  55. D-man said...
    Sunday March 1, 2009 at 7:49 pm Link to comment Report comment

    TOP GEAR IS THE GREATEST SHOW EVER WELL I JUST YOU ALL KNOW THAT, AMERICA WAS OWNED BY ENGLAND. We have some of the best roads in the world in Munster. Please come back to Ireland next time pls pls pls oh and the english never fully owned us nah nah na na nah.

  56. Can i just say... said...
    Sunday March 1, 2009 at 9:07 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Im so happy :)

  57. MTC said...
    Monday March 2, 2009 at 1:55 pm Link to comment Report comment

    The show in HK is crap, I actually consider for a refund

  58. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Monday March 2, 2009 at 11:41 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette the top gear live tickets last year were £38 or £56 with a backstage pass you MUST go its awesome i may go more than once this year to get another helping of the gorgeous Hamster heh heh

  59. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Monday March 2, 2009 at 11:46 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Hey ive just read an interview with richard he says he is in the background a lot with jeremy and james more up front… don’t say that rich u r as much a part of top gear as the others! ur being very modest i have watched t g for years but enjoy it more now u r on… and yes i watch ANYTHING u r on! u r my absolute favourite telly person EVER and i love u!

  60. shaniACE(TM) said...
    Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 6:10 am Link to comment Report comment

    Oooo, I want to go to MPH09 :)

    I hope my dad stop being nasty about TG.

    I better start saving and sorting out about opening my bank acccount ;)

  61. Kadette said...
    Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 5:17 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Thanks Lisa-Loo! I’ll see you there! We can gawp together!

  62. Can i just say... said...
    Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 7:01 pm Link to comment Report comment

    i woz on tv todaii on the bbc news east im not the person bein interviewed im in the background

  63. Leah D said...
    Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 8:02 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Went one of the Dublin shows and had an amazing time!!

    It was a dream come true seeing them on stage and I hope they come back this year.

  64. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 10:58 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette… yes would love to see you at T G Live in november! as long as you are totally addicted to the lovely gorgeous cute an funny richard hammond thats fine! i have a very big hamster crush and seeing him up close last year was just amazing!

  65. Louis said...
    Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 6:43 am Link to comment Report comment

    + 1 pls visit Singapore

  66. TANJA said...
    Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 2:36 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Hi TG thanx for visiting South Africa, I really enjoyed it, would definitly make plan to go to England to see one of your shows.

  67. Dr. D. Kadenz said...
    Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 3:26 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Get your butts over to the Fatherland for your next run, it’s about time!

  68. Kadette said...
    Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 3:48 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lisa-Loo
    Don’t worry, I am totally addicted! I have to watch every programme he is in!!! Sounds kinda sad, but worth it!

  69. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 10:49 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette thats ok then us hamster fans must stick together! i too watch everythin he’s in he’s my fave telly person ever, i have loads of pics of him bet you do too!Totally loving and dreaming of richard hammond every day mmm! keep in touch!

  70. Joe3 said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 12:37 am Link to comment Report comment

    Fake Ferraris….. jeeeees….. Really really disappointing….. Won’t go again.

  71. Justice 4 JK said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 11:01 am Link to comment Report comment

    Justice 4 JK.

  72. junglegod said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 2:34 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Why didnt u guys drop by india?

    I car scene here is definitly maturing over here and I guarantee that you would have loved it here.

    Also it would be a great opportunity to meet u guys !!!!!!!

    all the best for the future and RM u rule!

  73. junglegod said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 2:37 pm Link to comment Report comment

    COngratulations on your effort!

    I am kind of sad that u guys didnt drop by india ,especially by mumbai.

    I am sure u guys will have a great time here and it would be such great pleasure to meet you guys in person!

    all the best for the future and guys dont u change a bit.

  74. Kadette said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 4:58 pm Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-loo
    the hamster is by far the best peron on t.v ever!something about his big brown eyes and his crazy hair that makes him soooooooo lovable! speak to you soon X

  75. tom said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 5:20 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Why don’t you go somewhere like Egypt and test your cars there.

  76. tom said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 5:21 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Richard Hammond is the bestt

  77. tom said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 5:21 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Richard Hammond is the best

  78. tom said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 5:27 pm Link to comment Report comment

    when is the next episode on tv

  79. Kadette said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 5:32 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I totally agree tom, Richard Hammond IS the best!!! Oh, and top gear starts up in june this year! Yippeee!

  80. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 9:43 pm Link to comment Report comment

    kadette
    i think this blog is fast turning into a richard hammond fan club!
    He is so lovable. i’ve just watched the polar special when he rode on the dog sled how brave was that!thats my daily fix of the hamster… and yes his eyes are just adorable! here i go again… my very big crush… speak soon x

  81. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Thursday March 5, 2009 at 9:44 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Tom
    welcome to the richard hammond fan club!!

  82. svrallo svrallone said...
    Friday March 6, 2009 at 1:38 pm Link to comment Report comment

    new topic on new series pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease!

  83. Kadette said...
    Friday March 6, 2009 at 3:36 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lisa-Loo
    I watched the polar special on Dave last night too! When he said he had ‘a little weep’ I just wanted to give him a big hug! Maybe this web site should set up a blog for hamster fans like us! I think they’d have a load of comments. Speak to you soon

  84. Kadette said...
    Friday March 6, 2009 at 3:45 pm Link to comment Report comment

    oh, by the way I have recently read an interview, it’s so cute! Here is the link, if you are a fan of the hamster I would read this:

    http://www.guardian.co.uk  /lifeandstyle/2009/jan/3 1/richard-hammond-intervi ew

  85. Can i just say... said...
    Saturday March 7, 2009 at 10:37 am Link to comment Report comment

    does anyone know if top gear are doing something for COMIC RELIEF????????????? I HOPE THEY ARE :) If not :(

  86. J.A.C said...
    Saturday March 7, 2009 at 6:41 pm Link to comment Report comment

    remember last year top gear ground force that woz well funny with the shed catching fire and the ruined garden!!!!!!!! woz that Comic Relief or woz it Children In Need?

    hope they do something this year!!!!!!!!!

  87. J.A.C said...
    Saturday March 7, 2009 at 6:42 pm Link to comment Report comment

    hope so!

  88. Kadette said...
    Sunday March 8, 2009 at 8:05 am Link to comment Report comment

    J.A.C
    It was sport relief

  89. BrowntheRockCat said...
    Sunday March 8, 2009 at 3:26 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I rock! I hope they do something for them aswell it was funny

  90. Bond007 said...
    Sunday March 8, 2009 at 6:33 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Top Gear Rocks.

    Grumpet has met its match the drag racer is going to beat it.

  91. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Sunday March 8, 2009 at 10:21 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    thanks 4 that link to the interview its very funny! yes agree we should have a special blog for hamster fans. Saw the xmas 2007 episode last night where richard won the award for Best noise heard all year,when oliver sank (OLIVEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRR!) Well funny that made me laugh a lot! looking forward to new top gear in june hopefully it will be started on my birthday! talk soon keep lovin the hamster x

  92. Kadette said...
    Monday March 9, 2009 at 3:48 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lia-Loo
    when is your birthday? Mine is on the 6th of november, so I’ll be going to Top gear live for my birthday. Yay!!! I think Richard’s is the 19th of december. Have you read his books, ‘My Story’ or ‘as you do’? I nearly cried at the little pictures his daughters drew! Speak soon

  93. rufus said...
    Monday March 9, 2009 at 8:16 pm Link to comment Report comment

    ciao io vengo da verona italia venitevoi top gear a provare sulla nostre stade bellissime piene di curve e rettilineei ad alcenago aspetto la risposta

  94. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Monday March 9, 2009 at 8:38 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    my birthday is the 7th of june its a sunday so top gear should be on yay!! yes richards is the 19th december. how great getting t g live tickets for your birthday! yes i have both his books they are brilliant the first one is very moving about his accident and the 2nd one i think is VERY funny! speak soon keep lovin the hamster x

  95. driverman70 said...
    Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 9:50 am Link to comment Report comment

    why don’t they put the TGL on dvd or on tv so everyone can see ???

  96. rufus said...
    Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 10:48 am Link to comment Report comment

    ciao io sono italiano vengo da verona da un paese chiamato alcenago . alcenago e ottimo per voi perche ci sono ottime curve da prvare con le vostre auto vi prego top gear rispondetemi

  97. pityfullytiredofthem said...
    Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 1:29 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Rufus, learn to write properly.

  98. Kadette said...
    Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 6:27 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lisa-Loo
    I am dying to read the books, but over the last couple of years I have been very busy, everytime I go into a bookshop they are the first books I pick up! I’ve just been for a 3 mile run, so I’ll go and have some tea!
    Hopefully speak soon X

  99. Kadette said...
    Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 6:39 pm Link to comment Report comment

    By the way Rufas is italian:

    Ciao Rufus, amo l’ingranaggio superiore e Richard Hammond è il meglio! Siete dove piacevole in tensione? Dal kadette X

  100. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 8:16 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    You must read the books thet are brilliant! very funny in “as you do” when they tried to cross the channel… hope you have recovered from your run i couldn’t do that! just going to watch the lovely richard again .. speak soon x

  101. pityfullytiredofthem said...
    Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 9:54 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I know, and please don’t trust that automatic translation, is absolutely rubbish. For city information check it with google earth, i think they already “street viewed” verona, the surrounding probably won’t. Very interesting city, it’s mainly famous for romeo and juliet and pandoro.
    cheers

  102. Kadette said...
    Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 3:49 pm Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-Loo
    I will, I HAVE to read them!!!
    I can imagine the gorgeous hamster will have written some amazingly funny stuff! And I do love the picture on the front cover! Anyway I’m going out in abit so I’d better get changed, Speak to you soon X

  103. Kadette said...
    Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 3:51 pm Link to comment Report comment

    pityfullytiredofthem
    Are you a teacher?
    Sorry, None of what I wrote probably makes sense! Ah well, it was worth a try!

  104. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 8:34 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    Yes that picture on the front of “As you do” is gorgeous!! and yes there is a lot of funny stuff in there its brilliant.just watching t g on Dave its the one where jeremy lost his voice which was SO funny, prob is they cut out the bit where richard was winding him up about being croaky!
    Speak soon x

  105. pityfullytiredofthem said...
    Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 8:55 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Not a teacher, just a boring man.
    the actual translation was:
    “Hello Rufus, I love the upper gearings and Richard Hammond is the best (is the best is correct but feel strange once translated)!You are where pleasant on stress (or tension)?
    By the kadette X”
    cheers

  106. Vamppengy said...
    Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 10:06 pm Link to comment Report comment

    gggrrr.Cannot find what I’m looking 4 on the interenet! Earth 2 james may, get a haircut that looks like u belong on earth. I mean that in the nicest possible way, if there is 1.

  107. Vamppengy said...
    Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 10:25 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Im dieing of top gear deprivation. No, seriously I am so bored. And confused.

  108. Anon. said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 2:16 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I just had a brilliant idea. Wat if top gear went to motor shows. You know like they have a stand with magazines and show some clips of the best episodes. More top gear is always better!

  109. Anon. said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Sorry i spelt “what” wrong. :(

  110. Kadette said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 4:29 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lisa-Loo
    Dave is the best channel ever, I couldn’t live without it! Did you watch ‘the car show’ last night? It was about different car programmes through the ages, showing old top gear with Noel Edmunds and fifth gear with Tiff. It also had old car advers on, the Papa-Nicole one too. It was quite good, and I got to see the charming Richard! Speak soon X

  111. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 7:38 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Anon
    a few years ago i was at the british motor show in birmingham and on the top gear magazine stand was jeremy clarkson giving everyone and everything loads of stick as usual! they didnt show any clips though shame.

  112. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 7:44 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    i missed that show last night sory…did you know that Tiff used to present top gear? its longtime ago long before the lovely richard came on the scene in 2002,it wasnt quite as good then (obviously cos rich wasnt on it!)
    Jezza has always been mad though! nearly timefor another helping of the best showever at 8. speak soon X

  113. rufus said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 8:14 pm Link to comment Report comment

    dear “pityfullytiredofthen(??!  )” before to judge, learn to know.

  114. Kadette said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 8:25 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lia-Loo
    I wish I could have watched top gear then. But I can imagine it’s better with good old Rich!
    I’d love to see a picture of Richard when he was little (I bet he was cute)!
    Yes, Jeremy’s as mad as it gets! Infact… I know a couple of people who look a bit like him too!!!
    Speak soon X

  115. rufus said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 8:26 pm Link to comment Report comment

    sempre a pityfullytiredofthen..mi riferivo al prrimo messaggio. il secondo che hai scritto non si capisce cosa intendi!
    ps: top gear è il massimo!!

  116. Kadette said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 8:29 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Hey, Rufas
    Are you REALLY Italian???
    At least I tried to speak Italian, even if I had a bit of help from the translation site!!!

  117. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 10:52 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Fancy knowing people who look like Jeremy! you mean there is more than one Jeremy Clarkson… oo err!! i bet the lovely Richard was VERY cute when he was little yeah! may not be on here for a couple of days i’m workin late but speak soon X

  118. AlleyCat said...
    Thursday March 12, 2009 at 11:04 pm Link to comment Report comment

    WOW!! I have just watched Richard Hammond Meets Evil Kennivel, did he look hot or what I don’t think I have ever seen Richard look more georgeous, oh and it was a good programme too!

  119. pityfullytiredofthem said...
    Friday March 13, 2009 at 1:03 am Link to comment Report comment

    Caro Rufus, nessuno ti ha giudicato. Ti ho semplicemente fatto notare che, oltre che a scrivere in italiano in un sito in lingua inglese, cosa che non bisognerebbe fare per diversi motivi, hai scritto male,cosa che tra l’altro rende intraducibili quelle parole con i comuni servizi online, oltre che ad essere fastidiosa. Inoltre ti faccio notare che hai ripetutamente sbagliato il mio nick, giudicandolo con creativo e discutibile utilizzo della punteggiatura. Il secondo messaggio serviva a far capire alla simpatica kadette che il traduttore automatico da lei utilizzato rendeva insensata qualunque frase. concordo nel fatto che top gear sia un ottima trasmissione.

  120. Kadette said...
    Friday March 13, 2009 at 3:59 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I didn’t think you liked translation sites…

  121. Kadette said...
    Friday March 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lisa-Loo
    Don’t worry, don’t work too hard though! What does your job involve? Yeah, my Dad looks a bit like Jeremy!!! I’ll be thinking of you anyway, hopefully speak to you on monday, if not then sometime after. Dreaming of the Hamster still, X

  122. pityfullytiredofthem said...
    Friday March 13, 2009 at 10:17 pm Link to comment Report comment

    i like translation sites. just don’t trust them too much for phrases. ;-)

  123. tuffing said...
    Saturday March 14, 2009 at 8:51 am Link to comment Report comment

    a Bugatti Veyron is the best!!!!

  124. Kadette said...
    Saturday March 14, 2009 at 9:50 am Link to comment Report comment

    I see

  125. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Sunday March 15, 2009 at 9:21 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Hi Kadette
    i’m back!!worked till 10 pm fri and sat and been there 8 till 6 today… i’m a shop manager its a “Spar” shop worked there 6 and a half years but only been manager since christmas, i love it but its hard sometimes i’ve had evening staff off sick and couldn’t get cover,so i have to do it… anyway i see the hamster is still lookin as cute as ever on telly tonight i didn’t think he could get any cuter but i was wrong!!Did you see the Evel Knievel show he did WOW he looked SOOOOOO lovely !! it looks like its me and three lads goin 2 Top Gear live in november at the minute !!
    Speak soon always lovin the hamster X

  126. andrew said...
    Tuesday March 17, 2009 at 5:26 pm Link to comment Report comment

    When is top gear on again?

  127. Anonymous said...
    Tuesday March 17, 2009 at 9:17 pm Link to comment Report comment

    WELL DONE i feel sorry for you guys going to all these places but i suppose you do get to travel the world

  128. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Tuesday March 17, 2009 at 9:19 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Andrew the new series starts up in june but don’t know the exact date…

  129. faninstlouis said...
    Tuesday March 17, 2009 at 9:43 pm Link to comment Report comment

    love the show, but am unable to play the video clips – get a message about not being available at my location. Want to share the fun with my grandsons. Why?

  130. Kadette said...
    Wednesday March 18, 2009 at 4:07 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Lisa-Loo
    sorry, the computer’s been playing up and the internet was not working. Anyway, all fixed now. Who are the three boys going with you? My brother and my dad might come with me, though it will be weird tellin my friends! well done with the managers position, I expect you have to organise a lot of things. I’d love to do that. We used to have a Spar where I live, but is now replaced by one stop, I think. Speak to you soon, X P.S what time was the show on and what channel?! X

  131. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Wednesday March 18, 2009 at 9:37 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    Evel Knievel show was on Dave last thursday but it was on quite late Richardlooked lovelyin it (as he always does)!!The 3 guys are all who i work with they are goodfriends we have a great laugh,all mad on Top Gear which helps!thanks 4 the congrats on my job i do love it even though its hard work… you will all love Top Gear live, will you be in birmingham or london where abouts do live? i’m near Chester. Talk soon X

  132. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Thursday March 19, 2009 at 8:17 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Only 4 days till the new DVD is out wahey!!!!

  133. Kadette said...
    Friday March 20, 2009 at 8:01 pm Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-loo
    we’ll probably go to the one in london, make a weekend of it!I’m sure we’ll all love it.
    I’ll keep a look out on Dave then.
    Are you working late again this week, or is the staff better now?
    I live near Bath and Bristol. SPEAK SOON x

  134. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Friday March 20, 2009 at 8:47 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    Staff ok now so off all weekend,busy week next week but no lates to do hopefully. Been to Bristol several times I used to live in south Devon. Will be going to Cornwall on hols in May so will be staying over the first night near Bristol…About Top Gear live we are going to Birmingham prob on the Saturday,but I fancy going another day as well just to see more of the lovely Rich! I know it will cost me a fortune but i don’t care!Anything for the hamster yeah!I read an old interview from just after Richard had his accident,jezza and james did a live show at a motor show and they met people afterwards and signed autographs… that would be great! I think they did some last year but i didnt have a backstage ticket so no real chance of meeting them,maybe this year i’ll get lucky!I was late booking my ticket last year but will be first in this year,i want REALLY good seats this time!

  135. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Friday March 20, 2009 at 9:01 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    have you gone to this website http://www.richardhammond .org.uk there are some great things on there, at the mo there is a gorgeous picture of Rich with a motorbike he looks lovely (as always)! speak soon x

  136. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Friday March 20, 2009 at 9:56 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Great news! i’ve applied for tickets for the tv show recordings! How hard can that be!!! (i think i need a bit of luck to get picked though)x

  137. G-Bino said...
    Saturday March 21, 2009 at 7:24 am Link to comment Report comment

    You call it a ‘World’ tour and yet no appearance in North America? Despite all of Jeremy’s negativity toward’s the ’special relationship’, I am an anglophile wanting more TG in the US and Canada! Next year I would suggest stops in Toronto, Chicago and San Fran (maybe Lexington, KY and Van, BC too?)…

  138. Kadette said...
    Saturday March 21, 2009 at 7:56 am Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-loo
    I see what you mean about the picture… hot or what!!! Anyway, I hope we can get autographs too! Are the backstage passes more expensive?I’m probably going to Cornwall in July or maybe August, we usually go camping for a week or two…not in a caravan though!!!
    I’m going to Spain at easter, so I won’t be able to talk then, but until then, keep chatting! thanks for the website, I’ll be on there a lot X Speak soon

  139. Journo said...
    Saturday March 21, 2009 at 10:36 am Link to comment Report comment

    I loved the Top Gear show here in South Africa. Its sad that the world tour has ended but now we sould get ready for the next one. I will be the first one in the Q for some tickets. Will not miss it for the world. I almost talked to Jeremy on the show, but some nosey woman jumped infront of me. Beter luck next time…

  140. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Saturday March 21, 2009 at 9:56 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    I had a “silver” ticket last year which cost £38 and the ones with backstage passes were “gold” at £56 or a more expensive one i think..i’m going for Gold this year! I go camping too we have a trailer tent and (don’t tell the Top Gear team) we used to have a CARAVAN!!!! OO ERR!! I’m away in Oxfordshire on 1st April for 5 days so i won’t be able to talk then either,I’m staying where Jeremy lives!! (I’m not stalking him that would have to be Richard!) Glad you like the picture on the other website it is rather yummy isn’t it! I applied for the tv show tickets last night in a fit of madness,the studio is 230 miles from where I live!!! thats why I’ve never applied before but i just thought what the hell! As soon as they e mail me I have to e mail straight back as its “first come first served”, so if they do it while I’m in work I don’t stand a chance,but fingers crossed.. the Vietnam special has been on Dave tonight I just love that. Take care and speak soon x

  141. Kadette said...
    Sunday March 22, 2009 at 6:39 pm Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-loo
    I won’t tell anyone about the caravan! don’t worry. What part of oxfordshire does jeremy live in? I think Richard lives just outside Cheltenham, or used to. Not sure anymore… damn! Good luck with getting the tickets, if you do get lucky enough to watch the recording you’ll have to tell me something that you’re wearing, so I can look out for you on TV!!!
    Totally lovin’ the hamster every minute of the day, speak soon X

  142. for mph 09 said...
    Sunday March 22, 2009 at 6:58 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I don’t know if TG reads these comments but if you do I just wanted to say that who knows when the stig will retier but some day he will and then you would need a new stig and I think I know who would be perfect for the job I have not met him before but I have seen him race at Buckmore Park and I was tolled secretly that he is their secret top driver who is traing so hard to be as good as the stig and to get a job as the stig when he is older in a couple of years or so. The chief instructure said that “He could be alot better than the stig him self”.Maybe I should just get to the point now if you want him shout out “Deniz Aktekin” in the Earls Court London 5-8 November MPH show 09. Who knows he might be there? Yes I know i have gone off subject here but it could be someone you will realy enjoy to watch it’s better to try it out than not to TG.

  143. stigjeremymay said...
    Sunday March 22, 2009 at 7:55 pm Link to comment Report comment

    no offense but instead of recklessly spending money on such audacious way may be top gear can donate some money to land rover and save some jobs.

  144. stigjeremymay said...
    Sunday March 22, 2009 at 7:59 pm Link to comment Report comment

    TOP GEAR Bottom Gear and now I wish Clarkson had a gear called The JG(Jeremy gear) comes with a 7 speed option for the motor mouth. and a auto cut off switch

  145. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Sunday March 22, 2009 at 9:44 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    will definately let you know how i get on with the tickets like i said i think i will be very lucky to get them,but you never know. Jezza lives by Chipping Norton and thats very close to where i’ll be! i’ll have to keep a lookout for him,not that he’s be hard to miss all 6 foot 5 of him!!Richard moved house recently didnt he yes he lived just outside Cheltenham in Newent i think,i actually went there a few years ago before i knew he lived there DAMN!! and i missed him. Think he’s moved not far away into Herefordshire now its very nice there. Only a couple of hours drive from where i am… always and forever lovin that lovely hamster speak soon X

  146. Jough said...
    Monday March 23, 2009 at 10:14 am Link to comment Report comment

    Thanks for getting in my way last week in that classic rally.
    I had set out to ride Collobra but it was shut due to the bloddy rally. Then tried to get over Soller but it was also shut. Coppers wouldnt let me go through the tunnel. so had to put a two hour loop in nto get back to my hotel in the dark.

  147. Kadette said...
    Monday March 23, 2009 at 3:51 pm Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-loo
    It would be cool to live near the TG team, or go for a holiday near there! I’d probably go beserk everytime the gorgeous hamster walked by!!! Is Jeremy really that tall?! I wonder how tall Richard is, he can’t be shorter than maybe 5 foot 4… I don’t know.Short people are kinda cute, and in Richards case, Very cute!!! I’m quite tall, what a shame…
    Speak to you soon X

  148. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Monday March 23, 2009 at 8:20 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    Yeah Jeremy is really that tall! Richard is actually 5 foot 7 which is a whole 10 inches shorter than Jeremy! Don’t ask me how i know all these things i’m just totally mad on Top Gear obviously!!I agree Richard is very cute oh yes… I’m only 5 foot 4 myself and the lads at work (the T G fans) are much much taller than me, they always make jokes about me being short as well,and even better when anything goes wrong they shout “Thats not gone well!!” My shop really is a madhouse!!
    And yes how good would it be to live near them! I will keep a look out for Jeremy next week you never know i may get lucky!
    Speak to you soon x

  149. Kadette said...
    Monday March 23, 2009 at 9:18 pm Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-loo
    You and the hamster are so similar!
    I am about 5 foot 6, or maybe 7. But I expect to grow even taller still! I am totally mad on top gear too, a guy I know was talking to his mate about top gear. He was saying about the new series, and I thought I missed one, then I remembered it only started in June! What a relief!!! My brother makes top gear quotes all the time, and I even sneak a couple into a conversation with my friends!
    Speak soon X

  150. Lisa-loo loves Rich said...
    Tuesday March 24, 2009 at 10:21 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Kadette
    Yes me and Richard are VERY similar!Nearly the same age,both short,both have tall friends (over 6 foot),both mad,i even do things like he does like wave my arms round a lot when i’m explaining something!!(i’m not copying him,i’ve always done it,its just funny we’re alike!)I think if i go by the telly recordingdates i’ve got the first episode of the new series will actually be on telly on Sunday 21st June and i thinkthey are doing 7 this time… they should do one every weekfor ever and ever! i saw oneon Dave today that i hadn’t actually seen, i thought i’d seen them all but no!!
    speak soon X

  151. makanramen said...
    Wednesday March 25, 2009 at 12:32 am Link to comment Report comment

    Come to the US left coast next year! Los Angeles is car central for the United States. We have more “Top Gear” type cars here than anywhere else in the country! Have you ever been to Newport Coast on a Sunday?? It’s like watching a marathon of the last three TG series!

    Come tour the USA, despite Barack Hussein Obama!

  152. Kadette said...
    Wednesday March 25, 2009 at 3:50 pm Link to comment Report comment

    lisa-loo
    lets talk on the most recent blog, I’m getting bored of havin to scroll down so much! Wow!!! sounds like you two were made for each other! Are you younger than him? When did you first start lovin the hamster? Anyway, I’ll speak to you on the recentist(if that’s a word) blog, about when the new series starts! Byee X

  153. saabguy said...
    Friday March 27, 2009 at 6:35 pm Link to comment Report comment

    any chance top gear live might come visit us good ole colonials in the states?

  154. madliverpoolfan2009 said...
    Saturday March 28, 2009 at 11:23 am Link to comment Report comment

    what a great show frist time last year but not the last i hope. now i wish i had a time machine to jump forward a year so i can see it again

  155. JacquiY said...
    Wednesday April 1, 2009 at 11:34 am Link to comment Report comment

    Fabulous show, well done all and keep em coming. The crew were friendly and warm to us when we met them, Mat your a star, lovely to meet you all and hoping to do same this year !!!
    Hotel already booked, case half packed, raring to go.Jeremy,Richard and James, plenty of rest, we want you all to be there !! Love Jacqui and Liz

  156. lin wei guang said...
    Friday April 3, 2009 at 1:04 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I am an chiese lawyer unvcity student,on internet wachch you ty,you are vevylucky,derive many many fancs car,i have two car modoues ,hummer h2 and klaisile 300C,tank you give us a vevy vevy happy ty ,thank you.

  157. Michele said...
    Saturday April 4, 2009 at 5:46 am Link to comment Report comment

    The live show was amazing!
    I really wish they’d release the Sydney shows on DVD, especially the behind the scenes and the after parties because I talked to Jeremy and Richard. YAY!

  158. TG Fan said...
    Saturday April 4, 2009 at 10:02 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I don’t think I liked Top Gear when they were on tour. I began to like it alot recently, but if they do another tour, I’m hoping to get in!

  159. top gear fan said...
    Thursday April 9, 2009 at 6:50 pm Link to comment Report comment

    HEARD TOP GEAR TOUR WENT GR8. FAIR PLAY 2 CLARKSON AND GANG.

  160. someone said...
    Friday April 10, 2009 at 1:37 pm Link to comment Report comment

    i liked t.g. live

  161. tgfan94 said...
    Saturday April 11, 2009 at 10:21 am Link to comment Report comment

    i loved top gear live
    made my year last year!
    goin again this year!

  162. Abii said...
    Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 5:45 pm Link to comment Report comment

    I’m from the Hamsters (PHWOARR) blog but one thing to say to you Jezza… Your not as tall as you once was, you have shrunk. Ha Ha, also you know that the Hamster is 5,7ft I am 5,6ft, and I am only 14. WTF
    Also don’t burn your childrens motorbikes if they get one, it’s just evil.
    I agree with you on not letting Captain Slow get a hold of the Cool Wall because i don’t think we wan’t Pies and Ale at Sub Zero.
    I am driving an Aston Martin DB9 this year. :)
    Top Gear Mag – The Stigettes, can I be one with my friend Christie. Please Write back

  163. Abii said...
    Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 5:48 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Top Gear live Earls Court, Nov 2nd, 2pm showing, I was there and when you and hammond came into the audience, i was near the hamster.

  164. Abii said...
    Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 5:49 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Top Gear live Earls Court, Nov 2nd, 2pm showing, I was there and when you and hammond came into the audience, i was near the hamster. Bloody Brilliant is Top Gear live,so is the show at Dunsfold park.

  165. The Stig said...
    Monday May 4, 2009 at 1:05 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Check this out!

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  166. Bond said...
    Tuesday May 19, 2009 at 8:58 am Link to comment Report comment

  167. Mits Pajero said...
    Saturday May 23, 2009 at 4:01 am Link to comment Report comment

    Hi guys, a world tour is brilliant, but how about popping your heads into the Philippines next tour.

    The mag does down well here, but alas there’s no TV prog and you can’t get to watch the vids on the site, it’s no wonder that people have to go and buy pirated stuff to enjoy the best prog on the box.

    Please help those fans in Asia who want to be truly entertained and have a love of TG and cars and allow us to enjoy what is basically free to watch for everyone else.

  168. Katie said...
    Sunday May 24, 2009 at 2:57 pm Link to comment Report comment

    Why don’t you do a show in Scotland?

  169. T_T said...
    Tuesday May 26, 2009 at 1:16 am Link to comment Report comment

  170. W580i said...
    Tuesday May 26, 2009 at 1:16 am Link to comment Report comment

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