[11x04] July 13th, 2008

pulse · July 3rd, 2008, 05:22 AM

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Top Gear

Sunday 13 July
8:00pm - 9:00pm
BBC2

Top Gear undertakes one of its epic races as Jeremy Clarkson attempts to drive the remarkable new Nissan GT-R right across Japan faster than Richard Hammond and James May can make the same journey on the legendary Bullet Train. Plus, Richard tries Toyota's idea of personal transport for the future, the sensational Alfa Romeo 8C brings some glamour to the Top Gear track and news readers Fiona Bruce and Kate Silverton are the Stars in The Reasonably Priced Car.

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Another Wednesday and another trip to Surrey to visit the Top Gear studio.

And it was very wet. So wet in fact that the Stig had to get hold of some water wings to get around the track. The torrential rain didn't hamper the show mind you.

Jeremy kicks off this week by asking some existential questions, but don't worry, he asks them while going sideways in Alfa Romeo's incredible supercar, the 8C Competizione.

Slidey, slidey, powerslides.

It's then Stig's turn to take it for a lap around a track that was well damp to say the least.

More good news this week, James has some exciting details from Dacia about their Sandero, and you the viewers have been sending in some incredible examples of road signs you've spotted. (Its like Blue Peter this sign business.)

The guests come from the corridors of the BBC news centre in the form of Fiona Bruce and Kate Silverton, two of the Beeb's most respected newsreaders. Unfortunately Jeremy has some bad blood with newsreaders after he invaded their offices in his little Peel car.

Let's hope that their two most attractive broadcasters can forgive him.

And the Big Stuff? Well you hear a lot about Japan on the telly. Most of it regarding how baffling the culture is - a strange indecipherable language, completely alien customs and a penchant for eating raw seaweed (not high on most peoples' shopping list).

So It seemed like the perfect place to send the boys for an epic race, that involves Jeremy in Nissan's new monster GT-R against the other two on public transport.

It's quite honestly breathtaking and one not to miss at any cost.

So tune in, this Sunday, BBC Two, 8pm.

http://www.topgear.com/html/2008/07/13/homepage/hpassets/img_mpu/01.jpg

Labcoatguy · July 3rd, 2008, 05:30 AM

Hoo boy, bring out the slobber buckets for Clarkson's encounter with Fiona! I hope the GT-R race will be more interesting than the Veyron race, and....is that going to be it? With the big race, it looks like there isn't much room for other stuff.

EDIT: Can't believe that this is already 2/3 of the way of the series.

TomCat · July 3rd, 2008, 05:35 AM

I'm looking forward to the race. Unlike the last couple races, this one will be hard to script and therefore screw up.

stevanford1 · July 3rd, 2008, 06:23 AM

I think its safe to say this is the episode everyone has been waiting for !!!!!!!!

Richmondgal · July 3rd, 2008, 07:58 AM

OMG I can't wait for this Ep! GT-R+Bullet Train+Alfa 8C=Good Episode

Cold Fussion · July 3rd, 2008, 08:15 AM

The Fiona Bruce interview should be interesting since Jeremy said she had a nice ass last season images/smilies/smile.gif

Shadowness · July 3rd, 2008, 10:08 AM

Fiona Bruce!!!! Oh man, I looking forward to that!

vikiradTG2007 · July 3rd, 2008, 10:10 AM

This will be on the first day of my 3-week trip to the UK... Really looking forward to seeing TG on TV in its entirety.

dj.TAKA · July 3rd, 2008, 10:32 AM

Omg yush! Can't wait for this one. images/smilies/smile.gif

James May's Hair · July 3rd, 2008, 01:10 PM

Forget Fiona Bruce, Kate Silverton is the one you lads need to look out for. I must admit to feeling a bit images/smilies/wub.gif

about Kate.

And just for once, I hope James and Richard win.

bradster192 · July 3rd, 2008, 01:23 PM

Fiona Bruce and Kate Silverton - the two hottest newsreaders of this decade!

And I too hope that Rich and James win the race - the look on Clarkson's face would be priceless.

upyourego · July 3rd, 2008, 01:48 PM

This sounds great and should be a real epic.

Oh and female newsreaders? Don't forget Ellie Crisell images/smilies/smile.gif

And I'd love to see John Humphries as the SIARPC (think back to the Peel segment - he was the one that stole the car and drove off with it) as I think he could be really good. I love him on the Today Programme.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today...00/7414824.stm

Shadowness · July 3rd, 2008, 03:15 PM

hmmmmmmm Fiona Bruce!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00651/news-graphics-2007-_651210a.jpg

Cobol74 · July 3rd, 2008, 05:10 PM

From bbc.co.uk

Kate Silverton

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40753000/jpg/_40753576_kate_silverton_new203.jpg

Kate has studied Arabic and Middle Eastern politics

Kate Silverton was a corporate financier before changing direction to join the media.
She has a BSc in Psychology from Durham University - and spent a year studying Arabic and Middle Eastern politics.
Kate trained as a journalist with BBC Look North before moving to Tyne Tees Television where she worked as a reporter/presenter.
She has worked for Five's The Wright Stuff as well as Sky TV and BBC Radio Five Live where she co-presented the weekend Breakfast show with Brian Alexander.
She has also appeared on the BBC One Heaven and Earth Show.
You may remember Kate from the BBC's special programme on debt and spending - Hey Big Spender - where she was co-presenter with Breakfast's Dermot Murnaghan. Kate regularly presents BBC News 24 from Monday to Thursday, from 0900 to 1300.

Suedschleife · July 3rd, 2008, 05:46 PM

Potential to be an epic episode, only one i am looking forward to more is the one on the 27th.

HOKUM · July 4th, 2008, 03:24 AM

No James again(except in the challenge)? images/smilies/sad.gif

nist7 · July 4th, 2008, 04:32 AM

hmmmm, I really hope they got one in the UK to hot lap it around the track.

Ottobon · July 4th, 2008, 05:00 AM

This already? Ep 3 isn't even out! Sometimes i think you guys like talking about Topgear more then actually watching it.

dino_martini · July 4th, 2008, 05:32 AM

GTR VS Bullet Train. YES!

epp_b · July 4th, 2008, 05:36 AM

A Nissan GT-R and Alfa Romeo 8C in one episode? PETROL-HEAD-GASM!!! images/smilies/w00t.gif

July 3rd, 2008, 05:35 AM	#3
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 03:39 AM Location: Chandler, Arizona Age: 24 Posts: 3,186 Car: 2004 Chrysler PT Turbo; 1985 Toyota 4Runner Rep Power: 38	I'm looking forward to the race. Unlike the last couple races, this one will be hard to script and therefore screw up. __________________ When in doubt, throttle out.

July 3rd, 2008, 06:23 AM	#4
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Richmondgal Previously Known As aussiekorean Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231 Car: (I want a) Holden Monaro Rep Power: 11	OMG I can't wait for this Ep! GT-R+Bullet Train+Alfa 8C=Good Episode __________________ RG's Torque "This is a car program. There will be no cushions. There will be no rag rolling. No one will sing and at the end of the series, no one will have a recording contract. This is our new base. And this is our purpose built test track. There are no traffic jams here, well apart from this one and no bus lanes either. This is Top Gear." - Jeremy Clarkson, Season 1, Episode 1.

July 3rd, 2008, 10:08 AM	#7
Shadowness Joined: Jun 20th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Midlands, UK Age: 21 Posts: 1,035 Car: Renault Clio Rep Power: 21	Fiona Bruce!!!! Oh man, I looking forward to that! __________________ Photo gallery----> http://www.danfreemanphotography.com/

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vikiradTG2007 Joined: Feb 8th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania Age: 17 Posts: 1,831 Car: (as soon as I get my license) 2001 Focus 1.8D Rep Power: 19	This will be on the first day of my 3-week trip to the UK... Really looking forward to seeing TG on TV in its entirety. __________________ BRING BACK THE 3.5 L V12 ENGINES TO F1!!!!! Motorsport Humour by Jim Bamber R.I.P. Phil Hill, 1961 Formula 1 World Champion.

July 3rd, 2008, 05:30 AM	#2
Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 12:30 AM Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,097 Car: None, but soon enough Rep Power: 56	Hoo boy, bring out the slobber buckets for Clarkson's encounter with Fiona! I hope the GT-R race will be more interesting than the Veyron race, and....is that going to be it? With the big race, it looks like there isn't much room for other stuff. EDIT: Can't believe that this is already 2/3 of the way of the series.

July 3rd, 2008, 08:15 AM	#6
Cold Fussion Joined: Dec 18th, 2007 Last Online: September 6th, 2008 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 3	The Fiona Bruce interview should be interesting since Jeremy said she had a nice ass last season

July 3rd, 2008, 10:32 AM	#9
dj.TAKA Joined: Dec 15th, 2006 Last Online: September 5th, 2008 Posts: 122 Car: 1984 Toyota Trueno Rep Power: 8	Omg yush! Can't wait for this one. __________________ DJ.Designz Inc.

July 3rd, 2008, 01:10 PM	#10
James May's Hair Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Last Online: August 30th, 2008 Location: This Scepter'd Isle Posts: 447 Rep Power: 22	Forget Fiona Bruce, Kate Silverton is the one you lads need to look out for. I must admit to feeling a bit about Kate. And just for once, I hope James and Richard win.

July 3rd, 2008, 01:23 PM	#11
bradster192 Joined: Dec 1st, 2006 Last Online: July 3rd, 2008 Posts: 18 Car: Suzuki Jeep Rep Power: 0	Fiona Bruce and Kate Silverton - the two hottest newsreaders of this decade! And I too hope that Rich and James win the race - the look on Clarkson's face would be priceless.

July 3rd, 2008, 01:48 PM	#12
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 27 Posts: 929 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 22	This sounds great and should be a real epic. Oh and female newsreaders? Don't forget Ellie Crisell And I'd love to see John Humphries as the SIARPC (think back to the Peel segment - he was the one that stole the car and drove off with it) as I think he could be really good. I love him on the Today Programme. http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today...00/7414824.stm __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

July 3rd, 2008, 03:15 PM	#13
Shadowness Joined: Jun 20th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Midlands, UK Age: 21 Posts: 1,035 Car: Renault Clio Rep Power: 21	hmmmmmmm Fiona Bruce!! __________________ Photo gallery----> http://www.danfreemanphotography.com/

July 3rd, 2008, 05:10 PM	#14
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Southampton Posts: 5,235 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 43	From bbc.co.uk Kate Silverton Kate has studied Arabic and Middle Eastern politics Kate Silverton was a corporate financier before changing direction to join the media. She has a BSc in Psychology from Durham University - and spent a year studying Arabic and Middle Eastern politics. Kate trained as a journalist with BBC Look North before moving to Tyne Tees Television where she worked as a reporter/presenter. She has worked for Five's The Wright Stuff as well as Sky TV and BBC Radio Five Live where she co-presented the weekend Breakfast show with Brian Alexander. She has also appeared on the BBC One Heaven and Earth Show. You may remember Kate from the BBC's special programme on debt and spending - Hey Big Spender - where she was co-presenter with Breakfast's Dermot Murnaghan. Kate regularly presents BBC News 24 from Monday to Thursday, from 0900 to 1300. __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

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Suedschleife Joined: Sep 5th, 2007 Last Online: 03:40 AM Location: Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, Germania Age: 32 Posts: 274 Rep Power: 7	Potential to be an epic episode, only one i am looking forward to more is the one on the 27th. __________________ DMOTOR sub project

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