Tom Ford: 5th Gear or Topgear?

Speedtouch · August 8th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Tom Ford. As I'm sure you all know he works as a presenter for 5th Gear. Or is it a reporter for Topgear?

I watched an episode of 5th Gear where he drove a Ferrari 599 GTB from England (I think) to Maranello in Italy. Simple enough, no?

If you have the September 2006 edition of the Topgear magazine, then please look at pages 144-149. Why, its 'TGs Tom Ford' driving a Ferrari 599 GTB through Europe to Maranello. And why, its the exact same colour, and has the same wheels as the one on 5th Gear!

A coincidence? I somehow think not.

So Mr Tom Ford. 5th Gear or Topgear?

Dave

mgkdk · August 8th, 2006, 04:31 PM

The magazine Top Gear has nothing to do with the tv show Top Gear, it just happends that JC and JM writes for it as well as a lot of others, including Tom Ford.

And why is this in the 'Forum' section images/smilies/wacko.gif

Overheat · August 8th, 2006, 04:41 PM

It's quite amusing that he was reviewing the car for a rival show's publication images/smilies/smile.gif

hajj · August 8th, 2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtouch

Tom Ford. As I'm sure you all know he works as a presenter for 5th Gear. Or is it a reporter for Topgear?

I watched an episode of 5th Gear where he drove a Ferrari 599 GTB from England (I think) to Maranello in Italy. Simple enough, no?

If you have the September 2006 edition of the Topgear magazine, then please look at pages 144-149. Why, its 'TGs Tom Ford' driving a Ferrari 599 GTB through Europe to Maranello. And why, its the exact same colour, and has the same wheels as the one on 5th Gear!

A coincidence? I somehow think not.

So Mr Tom Ford. 5th Gear or Topgear?

Dave

I think he starts somewhere around Brussels That isn't England. images/smilies/wink.gif

Jeremy has been doing the same for ages writing about a car and reviewing in on TV, hadn't noticed this with Tom though.

SL65 · August 9th, 2006, 07:19 AM

Moved....

I'm not sure if TG mag is even related to the BBC thus why the crew can't ever tell you to visit topgear.com if you want to view the results of their motoring surveys.

speedmeist3r · September 1st, 2006, 01:51 PM

Top Gear magazine is owned by BBC Magazines, as shown in the small print at the bottom of their website:

"The Top Gear word mark and logo are trade marks of the BBC and are used under licence.
BBC Magazines is owned by the BBC and our profits are returned to the BBC for the benefit of the licence-fee payer."

You can also see the BBC logo on the covers of all the Top Gear mags!

Which brings us back to the initial question... The same reporter working for rivals?

bartboy9891 · September 1st, 2006, 02:08 PM

he was on TopGear mag before he was on Fifth Gear, correct? Can they really ask him to stop writing for a magazine?

M3lover · September 1st, 2006, 02:11 PM

I guess it's just some freelance work hes doing for TG...

BlitzR · September 1st, 2006, 02:18 PM

Doesn't seem very freelance, he has done other articles for the Magazine. Such as the his visit to the Japanese car park/service station which he also did a segment on it, on Fifth Gear.

speedmeist3r · September 1st, 2006, 03:05 PM

M3lover: x2 on the freelance work.

My guess now is that the TG and FG shows are different products from the TG mag, and hence Ford can use stories from the FG show on TG mag.

Thanatos · September 2nd, 2006, 11:56 PM

http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain....ion=presenters

tom's a deputy editor on top gear mag images/smilies/ohmy.gif

leif · September 12th, 2006, 02:17 PM

I don't think either BBC TopGear or Fifth Gear would really care all that much that Tom Ford was working for both.

And Tom is a Regular columnist for BBC TopGear...he usually has 2 features per magazine and a section in the back about the car he has for a long term test. Currently its a BMW 535D Touring.

Besides...i'm sure its a good relationship for both companies...each pays for part of the shoot...both win.

caesarbear · October 6th, 2006, 07:52 AM

Honestly, when will you guys figure it out!?! The crew of Top Gear and Fifth Gear are FRIENDS. They all know each other, they all work off of each other, and they most likely share segment ideas with each other. Just like sports journalists, it's as if you belong to the club, and the Top Gear/Fifth Gear club is the coolest in town.

takimazi · October 6th, 2006, 02:58 PM

heck they used to work for the same program, Top Gear. At least Tiff did.

skr · October 7th, 2006, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caesarbear

Honestly, when will you guys figure it out!?! The crew of Top Gear and Fifth Gear are FRIENDS. They all know each other, they all work off of each other, and they most likely share segment ideas with each other. Just like sports journalists, it's as if you belong to the club, and the Top Gear/Fifth Gear club is the coolest in town.

100% agree...have both the copies of september and october on my desk (first ones i bought in a long time, they are quite expensive over here), he was arrested in the US for speeding LOL. Was the first time I noticed him working for "both sides".
I think those little hints actually draw the attention to each other, and the spots when they're aired don't hurt each other.

Viper007Bond · October 7th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Tiff still writes for Top Gear magazine I believe. images/smilies/smile.gif

August 8th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#1
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 34	Tom Ford: 5th Gear or Topgear? Tom Ford. As I'm sure you all know he works as a presenter for 5th Gear. Or is it a reporter for Topgear? I watched an episode of 5th Gear where he drove a Ferrari 599 GTB from England (I think) to Maranello in Italy. Simple enough, no? If you have the September 2006 edition of the Topgear magazine, then please look at pages 144-149. Why, its 'TGs Tom Ford' driving a Ferrari 599 GTB through Europe to Maranello. And why, its the exact same colour, and has the same wheels as the one on 5th Gear! A coincidence? I somehow think not. So Mr Tom Ford. 5th Gear or Topgear? Dave

August 8th, 2006, 04:31 PM	#2
mgkdk .dk beauty Joined: Mar 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark Age: 28 Posts: 4,255 Car: Volvo V40 LFS Status: Rep Power: 51	The magazine Top Gear has nothing to do with the tv show Top Gear, it just happends that JC and JM writes for it as well as a lot of others, including Tom Ford. And why is this in the 'Forum' section __________________ "Danish is cool" - Jeremy Clarkson

August 8th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#3
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	It's quite amusing that he was reviewing the car for a rival show's publication __________________

September 1st, 2006, 02:08 PM	#7
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 05:25 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,782 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 43	he was on TopGear mag before he was on Fifth Gear, correct? Can they really ask him to stop writing for a magazine? __________________

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M3lover Joined: Nov 23rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The milkyway, Earth, Denmark, Odense Age: 22 Posts: 917 Car: Pedalpower for now... Rep Power: 13	I guess it's just some freelance work hes doing for TG... __________________ Mmmhh, gotta love living in Denmark. We have 180 % tax on cars. Yep, an M3 cost about the same as a 997 Turbo does in Sweden, and sadly i'm not kidding!

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	Moved.... I'm not sure if TG mag is even related to the BBC thus why the crew can't ever tell you to visit topgear.com if you want to view the results of their motoring surveys.

September 1st, 2006, 01:51 PM	#6
speedmeist3r Joined: Jul 19th, 2006 Last Online: 05:19 AM Location: Singapore Posts: 60 Car: 987 B 3.4 S (M) Rep Power: 0	Top Gear magazine is owned by BBC Magazines, as shown in the small print at the bottom of their website: "The Top Gear word mark and logo are trade marks of the BBC and are used under licence. BBC Magazines is owned by the BBC and our profits are returned to the BBC for the benefit of the licence-fee payer." You can also see the BBC logo on the covers of all the Top Gear mags! Which brings us back to the initial question... The same reporter working for rivals?

September 1st, 2006, 02:18 PM	#9
BlitzR Joined: May 1st, 2006 Last Online: 12:37 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,525 Rep Power: 19	Doesn't seem very freelance, he has done other articles for the Magazine. Such as the his visit to the Japanese car park/service station which he also did a segment on it, on Fifth Gear. __________________

September 1st, 2006, 03:05 PM	#10
speedmeist3r Joined: Jul 19th, 2006 Last Online: 05:19 AM Location: Singapore Posts: 60 Car: 987 B 3.4 S (M) Rep Power: 0	M3lover: x2 on the freelance work. My guess now is that the TG and FG shows are different products from the TG mag, and hence Ford can use stories from the FG show on TG mag.

September 2nd, 2006, 11:56 PM	#11
Thanatos Joined: Feb 2nd, 2004 Last Online: 07:39 AM Posts: 154 Rep Power: 21	http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain....ion=presenters tom's a deputy editor on top gear mag

September 12th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#12
leif Joined: Jan 4th, 2005 Last Online: December 18th, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 218 Rep Power: 0	I don't think either BBC TopGear or Fifth Gear would really care all that much that Tom Ford was working for both. And Tom is a Regular columnist for BBC TopGear...he usually has 2 features per magazine and a section in the back about the car he has for a long term test. Currently its a BMW 535D Touring. Besides...i'm sure its a good relationship for both companies...each pays for part of the shoot...both win.

October 6th, 2006, 07:52 AM	#13
caesarbear Joined: Jan 27th, 2006 Last Online: February 3rd, 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Honestly, when will you guys figure it out!?! The crew of Top Gear and Fifth Gear are FRIENDS. They all know each other, they all work off of each other, and they most likely share segment ideas with each other. Just like sports journalists, it's as if you belong to the club, and the Top Gear/Fifth Gear club is the coolest in town.

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takimazi Joined: Oct 6th, 2006 Last Online: September 13th, 2007 Location: Holland Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	heck they used to work for the same program, Top Gear. At least Tiff did. __________________ Make Love, not Warcraft.

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Tiff still writes for Top Gear magazine I believe. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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