Awareness - Top Gear

[KaranMK2]

Just for info-awareness. Nic was approached by a Top Gear researcher/producer with two days notice (over a weekend) to see if we could provide a car for a line up of iconic 70’s cars. They felt that the interceptor had to be included. A well known member of the club and car was available. Should be in an episode of Top Gear in February.

Regards,
Karan

[Eddie]

That’s great.

Thanks for the heads up.

[johnw]

Well caught.

And of course they need an FF as well they just didn't know it! Ideally a Ginger Baker look alike driving doing donuts, all 4 tyres a smokin'.

Brilliant that the club was able to respond at such short notice. It would be good to have someone with a stock looking SP on a six pack on hand in case anyone mentions acceleration.

[Grant]

Oh Wow ..That sounds great stuff

[colin7673]

Do people still watch Top Gear. Never the same, but will look out for this episode but unable to watch when aired.

[Frankoid]

Oh Wow ..That sounds great stuff

I have not watched Top Gear for years, but I shall have to check this one out

[Terdu]

that's great, no such thing as bad press, right?
Do you know if it was a cameo, or something a bit more substantial?

[johnw]

Oh Wow ..That sounds great stuff

I have not watched Top Gear for years, but I shall have to check this one out

Same here I have not seen Top Gear since Sabine was on the new format at the start. She was great all the other presenters were like cardboard cutouts.

I don't see how they could forget Jensen until the last minute. They must have been planning this for months. Checking the best TG back episodes. The Interceptors https://youtu.be/qLp4FhDAfQk Check, yes we have a Reliant Scimitar.

At least they got their finger out and gave us a chance. Brilliant that someone stepped up!

[Grant]

Do you know if it was a cameo,

What is a Cameo Jasper please?

[VFK44]

What is a Cameo Jasper please?

In a film, a cameo is a small walk-on part by someone famous, who doesn't feature in the rest of the movie.

[Grant]

In a film, a cameo is a small walk-on part by someone famous, who doesn't feature in the rest of the movie.

Ahh...I'm with you young Stephen..You see, I'm a Legend in my OWN mind

[Richie]

Great news, well done to all involved in responding so swiftly.
Though it's still very silly, I do enjoy TG and am enjoying the current series - with this news, I'm already looking forward to the next

[KaranMK2]

Hi, they actually had a Jensen for the filming of 70’s iconic cars but the car became unavailable. No dynamic driving, just a short tasteful shoot of great cars. I am more interested in seeing our club member in the studio audience - cameo role perhaps?

By the way as publicity is mentioned, there will be a 1/2 page article in the Christmas issue of practical classic covering our participation at the NEC and JOC awards to apprentices on the main stage.

And, your ideas / thoughts for the restoration show next year would be most welcomed.

Karan

[Martin R]

Do people still watch Top Gear. Never the same, but will look out for this episode but unable to watch when aired.

Whilst I don't habitually watch it, I just happened to watch one episode fairly recently.
The one that I encourage you and everyone to watch, if it's available on catch-up, is one from 2021 starring former motorcycle stunt ace, Eddie Kidd.
It brought many viewers to tears. The best Top Gear ever IMHO.

[Richie]

I'll second that Martin.
Properly moving viewing.

Hopefully, this link works.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0011q69