An interview with Andy Wilman about TG Australia

Viper007Bond · May 20th, 2008, 11:10 AM

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Hi.
I've got a scanned copy of today's (2nd May) edition of "wish", which is a glossy magazine supplement from the Australian newspaper. Their website is http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...ish/index.html. The preview of today's edition doesn't show the story starts on page 54 regarding an interview with Andy Wilman, about him setting up the tv Top Gear Australian version. The write up is two pages plus a full page photo of Andy. I'm not a member of the forums but I'd like to email the scans to you if you're interested.

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fbc · May 20th, 2008, 11:32 AM

Feeling a lot more positive about TGA after reading that.

Also amuses me that clearly not a single Australian member reads The Australian...

Viper007Bond · May 20th, 2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fbc

Feeling a lot more positive about TGA after reading that.

Me too, and "Gear" as well.

stiggie · May 20th, 2008, 1:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fbc

Also amuses me that clearly not a single Australian member reads The Australian...

Thats right.

But it just FinalGear members who don't read it. The rest of the population doesn't either. Apparently The Australian even publishes Clarkson's columns, but thats still not enough to make me pick up a copy. images/smilies/lol.gif

Cubits · May 20th, 2008, 5:08 PM

The Australian comes in a format that is too cumbersome for my commute to work/uni, so i just boycott newspapers (the alternative here is the worst paper in the world, the courier mail).

Nice article though, it looks like they're actually trying with this TGA malarky. I'm still a little hesistant about watching three "typically" Australian men "having a laugh", despite warnings that it would be occer-free.

On a more positive note, i did enjoy the early beyond 2000. images/smilies/smile.gif

tone76 · May 22nd, 2008, 11:57 AM

The funny part is that we get The Australian at my work, along with the Australian Financial Review, every day. I never saw The Australian Magazine on May 2, though. images/smilies/mellow.gif

That said, I concur with those that are feeling more confident about TGA now. If Andy and the bloke from Beyond 2000 can keep the quality up, and their presenters are 3 likeable guys, then ... yeah ... could be OK. Possibly even good ... images/smilies/eek.gif

minigolf · May 28th, 2008, 11:49 PM

I read this article the other day and agree that it gave me some peace of mind that the producers know it will be a tough gig to create a new TG 'franchise'.

Labcoatguy · May 29th, 2008, 2:07 AM

Hah! They mention Tim Allen! Boy do they need him to be the third guy of the US TG3. Right, back to your regular Aussie programming.

Dsemaj · May 29th, 2008, 7:54 AM

That is very reassuring. Can't wait to see what happens.

Hidden_Hunter · May 29th, 2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fbc

Feeling a lot more positive about TGA after reading that.

Also amuses me that clearly not a single Australian member reads The Australian...

Nobody on a car forum would read the Australian images/smilies/tongue.gif

It's more of an OMG prisus and evil 4x4 paper

H0nzik · May 29th, 2008, 10:19 AM

So the failed attempt at making a US show that they mention in the article is something different than 'Gear'?

Devon · May 29th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Good to know Andy Wilman as an active role in TGA. There is hope...

May 20th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#2
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 6:21 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,769 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	Feeling a lot more positive about TGA after reading that. Also amuses me that clearly not a single Australian member reads The Australian... __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

May 20th, 2008, 5:08 PM	#5
Cubits Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: August 16th, 2009 Location: Australia Age: 26 Posts: 134 Car: Peugeot 205 GTI Mi16 LFS Status: Rep Power: 20	The Australian comes in a format that is too cumbersome for my commute to work/uni, so i just boycott newspapers (the alternative here is the worst paper in the world, the courier mail). Nice article though, it looks like they're actually trying with this TGA malarky. I'm still a little hesistant about watching three "typically" Australian men "having a laugh", despite warnings that it would be occer-free. On a more positive note, i did enjoy the early beyond 2000. __________________ "The 205 is more feelsome than Michael Jackson at a children's party." "The Caparo T1 grips like a Rottweiler to a toddler." "The new Impreza looks like Gonzo, being sodomised by a Mazda 3 in sequined chaps." "These tyres are more progressive than a kid with two dads."

May 22nd, 2008, 11:57 AM	#6
tone76 Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: 6:24 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,002 Car: 2 Mazdas, 2 Hondas ... 14 wheels in total Rep Power: 36	The funny part is that we get The Australian at my work, along with the Australian Financial Review, every day. I never saw The Australian Magazine on May 2, though. That said, I concur with those that are feeling more confident about TGA now. If Andy and the bloke from Beyond 2000 can keep the quality up, and their presenters are 3 likeable guys, then ... yeah ... could be OK. Possibly even good ... __________________ My next car will be a Koenigsaab! (hopefully)

May 28th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#7
minigolf Joined: Jan 19th, 2006 Last Online: October 19th, 2009 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 132 Car: MY07 GTI, MY10 S3 Rep Power: 19	I read this article the other day and agree that it gave me some peace of mind that the producers know it will be a tough gig to create a new TG 'franchise'. __________________

May 29th, 2008, 7:54 AM	#9
Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,657 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	That is very reassuring. Can't wait to see what happens. __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

May 29th, 2008, 2:07 AM	#8
Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 3:47 AM Location: Boston, MA Age: 26 Posts: 4,222 Car: A Jaaaaaaaag. Rep Power: 210	Hah! They mention Tim Allen! Boy do they need him to be the third guy of the US TG3. Right, back to your regular Aussie programming.

May 29th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#11
H0nzik Joined: Dec 15th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Prague, Czech Republic Age: 25 Posts: 457 Car: Fabia RS Rep Power: 17	So the failed attempt at making a US show that they mention in the article is something different than 'Gear'?

May 29th, 2008, 10:26 AM	#12
Devon Joined: Jun 18th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Age: 22 Posts: 2,951 Car: 2008 MY09 Subaru Impreza RX Rep Power: 32	Good to know Andy Wilman as an active role in TGA. There is hope... __________________

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