Filming in Edinburg 25-04-09 - Page 2

sjtown · April 26th, 2009, 9:04 PM

Some more photos here:

http://jonathonag.fotopic.net/c1687900.html

Steve

sl55 amg · April 26th, 2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindenChase

Can't make it out. I guess it's the member of the production team that had o drive the car back to London. I know it's Andy at 1.13. images/smilies/smile.gif

It's not Andy, it's the cameraman Iain May, he's the one who is chasing after Jeremy when they get off the train in this video:

+ YouTube Video

LindenChase · April 26th, 2009, 10:21 PM

I have got a tip for the BBC to save money on the production of Top Gear: just ask for people to send in their camera footage and make the programme from that. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Heathrow · April 26th, 2009, 11:49 PM

^ Good idea. images/smilies/lol.gif

The people videoing them and talking to them etc really shows how well known they are, plus the popularity of the show. images/smilies/smile.gif

It must be a bit of a pain in the ass sometimes being an accidental celeb. images/smilies/sad.gif

(Note: People who go on Popidiot, XFactor are non-accidental “celebs.”)

skylock · April 27th, 2009, 2:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindenChase

I have got a tip for the BBC to save money on the production of Top Gear: just ask for people to send in their camera footage and make the programme from that. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Yeah, that could work for the cheapo show they are planning. Just tell where the guys will be. No need to send a camera man out.

flydiscovery · April 27th, 2009, 2:30 AM

It doesn't appear necessary to even TELL people! Just send the 3 out and let Twitter do the rest.

LindenChase · April 27th, 2009, 7:00 AM

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/hope_vanderwater/Season%2013/1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3477426425_800d038380_o.jpg

James ordering soap for Jezza. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

dawes · April 27th, 2009, 6:47 PM

That car is so f*cking cool! And I read a rumour that the BBC isn't gonna broadcast it because it's all over the internet now? That can't be true, right?

LindenChase · April 27th, 2009, 6:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawes

And I read a rumour that the BBC isn't gonna broadcast it because it's all over the internet now? That can't be true, right?

Hardly. They went through a lot of effort making this film. And TopGear is being viewed by over six million people in the UK. The overall majority of them never visit these fan forums. Plus I haven't seen any reporting in the press. images/smilies/wink.gif

leviathan · April 27th, 2009, 7:53 PM

Of course they will broadcast it. I mean, do you want to watch it less, now you know what it's about? images/smilies/smile.gif

There were a few situations when BBC threw away footage produced for Top Gear, but I don't think a Big Race is a case in point. Especially now, when they are on a lower budget, they should try and make the best out of what they can get together - and I guess they yet have the stuff to impress us with.

Speedtouch · April 27th, 2009, 11:04 PM

I wish I could have a job as a cameraman on Topgear. That would truly be awesome - chase after Clarkson on a train one day, then play around on the track the next images/smilies/tongue.gif

At least that would be some kind of a dream job for me.

Tango459 · April 28th, 2009, 4:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richmondgal

Hammond must've been really late because Clarkson and May became Wedding Crashes at the Balmoral:

+ YouTube Video

I think this is May's mode of transport:

+ YouTube Video

Looks like the wedding & James in the car, is in Yorkshire, about the half way point between Edinbrough & london. They must meet up for some reason, bit odd for a race don't you think

dawes · April 28th, 2009, 7:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawes

That car is so f*cking cool! And I read a rumour that the BBC isn't gonna broadcast it because it's all over the internet now? That can't be true, right?

Ok, someone neg repped me for this comment and didn't even have the guts to give an explanation or a name images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

vRS · April 28th, 2009, 7:33 AM

James will get stuck in traffic on Princess Street. Its inevitable

LindenChase · April 28th, 2009, 8:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tango459

Looks like the wedding & James in the car, is in Yorkshire, about the half way point between Edinbrough & london. They must meet up for some reason, bit odd for a race don't you think

What makes you think it's in Yorkshire???
The person who posted these videos on YouTube said it was Edinburgh and besides, that groom does look rather Scottish to me somehow. Not to mention the bagpipe player. (Can I point out my signature statement?) images/smilies/wink.gif

skylock · April 28th, 2009, 7:26 PM

^^ Not only that, but they are actually standing in front of the Balmoral Hotel which I think you will find is in Edinbrough.

carolsLittleWorld · April 30th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

I wish I could have a job as a cameraman on Topgear. That would truly be awesome - chase after Clarkson on a train one day, then play around on the track the next At least that would be some kind of a dream job for me.

It might not be as great as you think. Don't get me wrong, I love TopGear but, when things become more like work and less like play it changes.

I'm a photographer and one of the things I sometimes do is shoot bands. Sure, it sounds great, I get front row/backstage access, but it's still work. I've been at concerts where I was shooting and could not even tell you what songs they played. Might seem like a dream, and it is at times, but you've got heavy/expensive camera gear, you've got to get in the right spot at the right time, worry about lighting, work to get the shots you want, have people trying to steal your stuff, ask you questions, etc.

Not always all it's cracked up to be and not what people think it is.

LindenChase · May 6th, 2009, 6:45 PM

Some more cameraphone footage. images/smilies/wink.gif

+ YouTube Video

sjtown · May 7th, 2009, 9:19 AM

Little bit more info for you here, from the editior of a railway magazine in the UK.

"On the subject of Top Gear and Tornado. I was on the train on Saturday and have been party to the preparations for a year and a half. I wrote the first letter to the TG office that helped get the ball rolling and have had to keep it quiet for a very long time. "
....
" You might read in the next issue that the plans were for Hammond to drive the A1, Clarkson to be in a Bentley and May to fly a DC6. At the time of going to press that was the plan we were party to. It didn't happen quite that way on the day... what did happen was fascinating, and at one or two points, hilarious. You'll be able to read the whole story (including Mike Notley's performance log and verdict on Fireman Jeremy 'COME ON TRAIN!' Clarkson) in ((the next two editions))... "

Steve

vanderwater · May 9th, 2009, 1:35 PM

some pics of the bike Richard used (found on flickr)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/hope_vanderwater/Season%2013/3508118805_95bc4fd90d.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/hope_vanderwater/Season%2013/3508119255_ed797919c3.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/hope_vanderwater/Season%2013/3508930126_65d6f445a5.jpg

April 26th, 2009, 10:21 PM	#23
LindenChase Not A Dude Joined: Nov 28th, 2007 Last Online: 5:37 PM Posts: 947 Rep Power: 63	I have got a tip for the BBC to save money on the production of Top Gear: just ask for people to send in their camera footage and make the programme from that. __________________ "I think fast track driving is a little like playing the bagpipes. A gentleman can, but doesn't." James May

April 26th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#24
Heathrow Joined: Aug 2nd, 2008 Last Online: 10:28 PM Location: London, UK Posts: 728 Car: 1995 BMW 325i SE Rep Power: 26	^ Good idea. The people videoing them and talking to them etc really shows how well known they are, plus the popularity of the show. It must be a bit of a pain in the ass sometimes being an accidental celeb. (Note: People who go on Popidiot, XFactor are non-accidental “celebs.”)

April 27th, 2009, 7:00 AM	#27
LindenChase Not A Dude Joined: Nov 28th, 2007 Last Online: 5:37 PM Posts: 947 Rep Power: 63	James ordering soap for Jezza. __________________ "I think fast track driving is a little like playing the bagpipes. A gentleman can, but doesn't." James May Last edited by LindenChase; April 27th, 2009 at 6:53 PM.

April 27th, 2009, 6:47 PM	#28
dawes Not A Dude Joined: Feb 18th, 2009 Last Online: November 4th, 2009 Location: Delft, NL Age: 20 Posts: 289 Car: Someday I'll own an Alfa Romeo Spyder. Rep Power: 7	That car is so f*cking cool! And I read a rumour that the BBC isn't gonna broadcast it because it's all over the internet now? That can't be true, right? __________________ JM: 'Can I just say...' JC: 'What?' JM: 'You look like a gay cowboy and you look like a gay terrorist.' JC: 'No, you look like a terrorist with a broken windscreen wiper and your face is ridiculous.'

April 27th, 2009, 7:53 PM	#30
leviathan Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 5:07 PM Location: Darmstadt, Germany Age: 20 Posts: 253 Car: '01 Audi A6 2.4 Rep Power: 20	Of course they will broadcast it. I mean, do you want to watch it less, now you know what it's about? There were a few situations when BBC threw away footage produced for Top Gear, but I don't think a Big Race is a case in point. Especially now, when they are on a lower budget, they should try and make the best out of what they can get together - and I guess they yet have the stuff to impress us with. __________________

April 26th, 2009, 9:04 PM	#21
sjtown Joined: Apr 25th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 5 Car: Classic Mini Rep Power: 0	Some more photos here: http://jonathonag.fotopic.net/c1687900.html Steve

April 27th, 2009, 2:30 AM	#26
flydiscovery Joined: Jan 24th, 2009 Last Online: 10:20 PM Location: US Posts: 2,003 Car: 02 Passat Rep Power: 86	It doesn't appear necessary to even TELL people! Just send the 3 out and let Twitter do the rest.

April 27th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#31
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 10:29 PM Location: Kent, England Age: 17 Posts: 4,078 Car: '99 Kangoo 1.4 (Parents) Rep Power: 85	I wish I could have a job as a cameraman on Topgear. That would truly be awesome - chase after Clarkson on a train one day, then play around on the track the next At least that would be some kind of a dream job for me. __________________ ^My Flickr^

April 28th, 2009, 7:33 AM	#34
vRS Joined: Nov 22nd, 2004 Last Online: November 3rd, 2009 Location: Stirling, Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,827 Car: '02 Vauxhall Corsa SXi Rep Power: 35	James will get stuck in traffic on Princess Street. Its inevitable

April 28th, 2009, 7:26 PM	#36
skylock Not A Dude Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 3:44 PM Location: USA Posts: 1,253 Car: Honda Civic Rep Power: 71	^^ Not only that, but they are actually standing in front of the Balmoral Hotel which I think you will find is in Edinbrough. __________________ Judy People were crashing cars long before Top Gear existed. James May

May 7th, 2009, 9:19 AM	#39
sjtown Joined: Apr 25th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 5 Car: Classic Mini Rep Power: 0	Little bit more info for you here, from the editior of a railway magazine in the UK. "On the subject of Top Gear and Tornado. I was on the train on Saturday and have been party to the preparations for a year and a half. I wrote the first letter to the TG office that helped get the ball rolling and have had to keep it quiet for a very long time. " .... " You might read in the next issue that the plans were for Hammond to drive the A1, Clarkson to be in a Bentley and May to fly a DC6. At the time of going to press that was the plan we were party to. It didn't happen quite that way on the day... what did happen was fascinating, and at one or two points, hilarious. You'll be able to read the whole story (including Mike Notley's performance log and verdict on Fireman Jeremy 'COME ON TRAIN!' Clarkson) in ((the next two editions))... " Steve

May 9th, 2009, 1:35 PM	#40
vanderwater Not A Dude Joined: Dec 23rd, 2007 Last Online: 8:23 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 235 Car: Ford Focus LX Rep Power: 12	some pics of the bike Richard used (found on flickr)

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