Hammond: BBC2 Documentary: Richard & Evel Knievel

James May's Hair · June 21st, 2007, 02:41 PM

Just found this in the media news in Blighty: Richard is to make a documentary for BBC2 for which he will travel to the U.S. to meet who is described as his 'hero', Evel Knievel. In the press guff is says they will talk about what makes them take the risks - presumably that means crashing too. Evel also suffered a brain injury after one of his own 'upside down very quickly moments'.

Richard will be at the Evel Knievel Days Festival on the 27th July - one for you Americans if you are near there. Just don't chase him out of the state; we don't want you sinking to the level of Alabama images/smilies/smile.gif

This isn't likely to be broadcast before autumn.

StarTipsy · June 21st, 2007, 05:52 PM

Blimey, I had no idea he was still going, he must be in his 70's by now.

ykickamoocow · June 21st, 2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StarTipsy

Blimey, I had no idea he was still going, he must be in his 70's by now.

I wonder if Evel Knievel would appreciate Hammond's daring stunt which nearly killed him.

StarTipsy · June 21st, 2007, 07:34 PM

One would imagine so..are they going to compare coma stories?? Mine was longer than yours!!

shamos · June 22nd, 2007, 07:15 AM

i bet it's gonna be another classic top gear case of never meet your childhood heroes (only it's actual human heroes this time)

MakotoS13 · June 29th, 2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by James May's Hair

Just found this in the media news in Blighty: Richard is to make a documentary for BBC2 for which he will travel to the U.S. to meet who is described as his 'hero', Evel Knievel. In the press guff is says they will talk about what makes them take the risks - presumably that means crashing too. Evel also suffered a brain injury after one of his own 'upside down very quickly moments'.

Richard will be at the Evel Knievel Days Festival on the 27th July - one for you Americans if you are near there. Just don't chase him out of the state; we don't want you sinking to the level of Alabama images/smilies/smile.gif

This isn't likely to be broadcast before autumn.

the problem with them in alabama was they ran. you gotta look people like that in the eye and tell em how the cow ate the cabbage.

James May's Hair · June 30th, 2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MakotoS13

the problem with them in alabama was they ran. you gotta look people like that in the eye and tell em how the cow ate the cabbage.

What a fantastic expression! I must find a way to use this in conversation. images/smilies/smile.gif

I didn't even know cows were partial to cabbage...

Herblenny · July 2nd, 2007, 04:22 PM

LOL! I live in more civilized area of Alabama and I was quite stunned when i saw that episode.. Only place I would go would be, Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama.

TurnerGTX · November 27th, 2007, 02:20 AM

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BBC unveils festive lineup that harks back to Christmas past

...........Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel (BBC2) The Top Gear presenter meets daredevil stunt man

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007...bbc.television

KaJuN · November 29th, 2007, 04:33 AM

This sounds like it will be a pretty cool documentary. It should be more interesting than the borefests that are American documentaries, especially ones about people. I can't wait to see it.

bjay650 · November 29th, 2007, 05:21 PM

Its on Christms Day BBC2 8.00pm till 9.00pm

kunedog · November 30th, 2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MakotoS13

the problem with them in alabama was they ran. you gotta look people like that in the eye and tell em how the cow ate the cabbage.

that's tougher to fake (even during a "radio show") . . . <g>

crashmaxx · November 30th, 2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shamos

i bet it's gonna be another classic top gear case of never meet your childhood heroes (only it's actual human heroes this time)

Totally, I saw a biography on Evel once. He came off as such a piece of trash. Like he said he'd done his last stunt, then he ran out of money and decided he had to go do more stunts. Seemed like he saw it as just a good way for some quick cash and to be famous. I don't see him as much of a hero really. images/smilies/dry.gif

bigsweezey · November 30th, 2007, 04:12 AM

He's pretty much an asshole, and his son is too. It'll be a trainwreck I'm sure. I can't wait for hammond's reaction.

Mike Bull · November 30th, 2007, 09:49 PM

Well, Evel's dead now...

thearrow · November 30th, 2007, 09:54 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/30/e...el-dies-at-69/

images/smilies/cry.gif

Momo63 · November 30th, 2007, 11:05 PM

Well I hope the show is a fitting tribute. Evel Kneivel was a big part of my childhood mostly watching my brother trying to copy his stunts on his pushbike!

kunedog · November 30th, 2007, 11:22 PM

Hopefully,they've already finished filming, too.

robybobey · November 30th, 2007, 11:30 PM

R.I.P Evel images/smilies/cry.gif

Cobol74 · December 1st, 2007, 12:43 AM

He was a showman who entertained and was brave (foolhardy?). The world was a better place for him being in it - if anyone says that of me when I go I will be bloody amazed. Well actually I wont be because I won't be here but you know what I mean.

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James May's Hair Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Last Online: January 8th, 2009 Location: This Scepter'd Isle Posts: 543 Rep Power: 37	BBC2 Documentary: Richard & Evel Knievel Just found this in the media news in Blighty: Richard is to make a documentary for BBC2 for which he will travel to the U.S. to meet who is described as his 'hero', Evel Knievel. In the press guff is says they will talk about what makes them take the risks - presumably that means crashing too. Evel also suffered a brain injury after one of his own 'upside down very quickly moments'. Richard will be at the Evel Knievel Days Festival on the 27th July - one for you Americans if you are near there. Just don't chase him out of the state; we don't want you sinking to the level of Alabama This isn't likely to be broadcast before autumn. Last edited by Viper007Bond; May 17th, 2008 at 10:46 AM.. Reason: Thread prefix

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Herblenny Joined: Jul 31st, 2005 Last Online: June 16th, 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	LOL! I live in more civilized area of Alabama and I was quite stunned when i saw that episode.. Only place I would go would be, Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama. __________________ 1993 Black Base w/ton of goodies 1993 MB Touring w/99 spec'd with Spirit R seats 2006 Marble White MX-5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/490814

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StarTipsy Joined: May 1st, 2007 Last Online: March 4th, 2008 Location: Rickmansworth Posts: 14 Car: Fiat Punto Rep Power: 0	Blimey, I had no idea he was still going, he must be in his 70's by now.

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StarTipsy Joined: May 1st, 2007 Last Online: March 4th, 2008 Location: Rickmansworth Posts: 14 Car: Fiat Punto Rep Power: 0	One would imagine so..are they going to compare coma stories?? Mine was longer than yours!!

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shamos Joined: Sep 21st, 2006 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	i bet it's gonna be another classic top gear case of never meet your childhood heroes (only it's actual human heroes this time)

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bjay650 Not A Dude Joined: Mar 26th, 2007 Last Online: October 23rd, 2008 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 10	Its on Christms Day BBC2 8.00pm till 9.00pm

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bigsweezey Joined: Feb 12th, 2007 Last Online: July 24th, 2008 Posts: 89 Rep Power: 0	He's pretty much an asshole, and his son is too. It'll be a trainwreck I'm sure. I can't wait for hammond's reaction.

November 30th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#15
Mike Bull Joined: Mar 17th, 2007 Last Online: January 8th, 2009 Location: South Wales, UK Age: 36 Posts: 126 Rep Power: 10	Well, Evel's dead now...

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Momo63 Not A Dude Joined: Sep 22nd, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London Posts: 360 Car: I am Mondeo Woman! sighs Rep Power: 9	Well I hope the show is a fitting tribute. Evel Kneivel was a big part of my childhood mostly watching my brother trying to copy his stunts on his pushbike!

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kunedog Joined: Aug 6th, 2007 Last Online: January 8th, 2009 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Hopefully,they've already finished filming, too.

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 02:32 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 6,226 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 58	He was a showman who entertained and was brave (foolhardy?). The world was a better place for him being in it - if anyone says that of me when I go I will be bloody amazed. Well actually I wont be because I won't be here but you know what I mean. __________________

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