18 year wait to be in Top Gear audience

bjay650 · March 14th, 2008, 8:40 AM

This is from the Daily Star

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view...e-on-Top-Gear/

I dont believe anything thats in the Star but It did make me wonder about this bit

"To make matters worse for fans, the waiting list is wiped clean at the end of each season, with just a “reserve list” of those who only just missed out staying on it".

Viper007Bond · March 14th, 2008, 8:54 AM

The estimates I've heard about 1/4 that, but I wouldn't be surprised. The list is incredibly long.

However, they don't really go in order. Many people here signed up relatively recently and still got tickets.

Oh, and I cleaned up your thread title for you. images/smilies/wink.gif

bjay650 · March 14th, 2008, 9:02 AM

Thanks I just copied and pasted the title from the Newspaper report (im lazy)
I know the ticket allocation is unfair I was only on the list for 6 months and I got tickets for S9 then I also got tickets for S10 it seems to be a bit of a lottery as to if you get tickets or not.

Shawn · March 14th, 2008, 9:54 AM

That's an insane figure! Is Top Gear's wait the longest for any TV show?

But keep in mind they barely do 12 episodes a year. That's not very many spots...

Viper007Bond · March 14th, 2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

But keep in mind they barely do 12 episodes a year. That's not very many spots...

Closer to 20 actually, but yeah.

Mercury · March 14th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Has anyone noticed this?

"Still, fans may yet get the chance to meet their heroes.

The BBC plans to launch a massive Top Gear Live tour over the next 18 months."

What's that all about?

EDIT - Nevermind...just saw the thread about it.

robybobey · March 14th, 2008, 1:34 PM

I told you all last year about this! lol The guy from applause store told me at Top Gear that it was 19 years last year, so 18 is about right.

But im on the reserve list for the next series again lol..........im going to make it 3 times in a row images/smilies/biggrin.gif

whodunnit · March 14th, 2008, 6:20 PM

you lucky bastards that live i nengland/uk/somewhere nearby and are able to go. im stuck across an ocean and all i want is a set of tickets to see the show just once. but alas, shant happen.

aaurora · March 14th, 2008, 9:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Closer to 20 actually, but yeah.

20 episodes a year? But theres only 10 episodes per season.....Do they do 2 seasons per year? I've never realised. Then again, Australians are so behind with the airings images/smilies/mad.gif

Viper007Bond · March 14th, 2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaurora

20 episodes a year? But theres only 10 episodes per season.....Do they do 2 seasons per year? I've never realised. Then again, Australians are so behind with the airings images/smilies/mad.gif

Yeah, early in the year and late in the year. Most UK TV shows do 2 short seasons per year rather than the long fall -> spring like we do in the US and presumably there.

Indiana Jones · March 15th, 2008, 3:38 AM

Can you scalp these tickets?

MattD1zzl3 · March 15th, 2008, 4:17 AM

Since when do they regularly do 10 eps per season? recently its been more like 6-8 eps.

Viper007Bond · March 15th, 2008, 4:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

Since when do they regularly do 10 eps per season? recently its been more like 6-8 eps.

I said closer to 20, not 20 on the nose.

2007: 16/17
2006: 8 (crash)
2005: 18
2004: 19
2003: 20
2002: 10 (only 1 season)

edkwon · March 15th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

That's an insane figure! Is Top Gear's wait the longest for any TV show?

But keep in mind they barely do 12 episodes a year. That's not very many spots...

and considering they want close to a 50% female audience attendance rate, that means the number of effective spots is halved...

phuckingduck · March 16th, 2008, 2:57 AM

They almost compare to the Green Bay Packers waiting list. 70,000 on the list, 70 become available each year, you do the math images/smilies/wink.gif

Shawn · March 16th, 2008, 3:03 AM

^ What do you mean GBP list? Aren't those just like tickets to any other sporting events, i.e. you need to buy them?

Lupin_IV · March 16th, 2008, 3:49 AM

I think he means the waiting list to buy season tickets, as current season ticket holders are first in line for the next year.

Of course, the average Packers fan is border line insane.

Outland · March 20th, 2008, 4:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

^ What do you mean GBP list? Aren't those just like tickets to any other sporting events, i.e. you need to buy them?

Actually, the Packers is a great comparison to Top Gear. For nearly the last 16 years, they have been at the top of their game in popularity and performance, and an even longer history and heritage. Wildly popular, even across the pond. I have had people ask me about the Packers in both England and Germany, even people I just meet in bars or resturants. Its kinda funny. Top Gear was less known in Germany than the Packers. Surprised the heck out of me.

Make no mistake, when Clarkson hangs up the keys, it will be just as depressing as when Brett retired a couple of weeks ago.

BTW, my first post! Yeah! Tired of just reading. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Flynn · March 20th, 2008, 1:47 PM

The show will be finished in 18 years. Atleast I hope images/smilies/wink.gif

March 14th, 2008, 8:40 AM	#1
bjay650 Not A Dude Joined: Mar 26th, 2007 Last Online: October 23rd, 2008 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 13	18 year wait to be in Top Gear audience This is from the Daily Star http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view...e-on-Top-Gear/ I dont believe anything thats in the Star but It did make me wonder about this bit "To make matters worse for fans, the waiting list is wiped clean at the end of each season, with just a “reserve list” of those who only just missed out staying on it".

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 2:36 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,268 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	The estimates I've heard about 1/4 that, but I wouldn't be surprised. The list is incredibly long. However, they don't really go in order. Many people here signed up relatively recently and still got tickets. Oh, and I cleaned up your thread title for you. __________________ 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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robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 20 Posts: 685 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 44	I told you all last year about this! lol The guy from applause store told me at Top Gear that it was 19 years last year, so 18 is about right. But im on the reserve list for the next series again lol..........im going to make it 3 times in a row __________________ Top Gear / Finalgear Relations Manager Last edited by robybobey; March 14th, 2008 at 1:38 PM.

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phuckingduck is awesome! Joined: Mar 1st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,424 Car: '03 Volvo S60 AWD Rep Power: 69	They almost compare to the Green Bay Packers waiting list. 70,000 on the list, 70 become available each year, you do the math __________________ If only I could be PhuckingGoose

March 14th, 2008, 9:02 AM	#3
bjay650 Not A Dude Joined: Mar 26th, 2007 Last Online: October 23rd, 2008 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 13	Thanks I just copied and pasted the title from the Newspaper report (im lazy) I know the ticket allocation is unfair I was only on the list for 6 months and I got tickets for S9 then I also got tickets for S10 it seems to be a bit of a lottery as to if you get tickets or not.

March 14th, 2008, 9:54 AM	#4
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	That's an insane figure! Is Top Gear's wait the longest for any TV show? But keep in mind they barely do 12 episodes a year. That's not very many spots...

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whodunnit Joined: Nov 9th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 84 Rep Power: 13	you lucky bastards that live i nengland/uk/somewhere nearby and are able to go. im stuck across an ocean and all i want is a set of tickets to see the show just once. but alas, shant happen.

March 15th, 2008, 3:38 AM	#11
Indiana Jones Joined: Nov 23rd, 2006 Last Online: May 3rd, 2009 Location: Bloomington, IN - New York, NY Posts: 109 Car: S2000 Rep Power: 14	Can you scalp these tickets?

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	^ What do you mean GBP list? Aren't those just like tickets to any other sporting events, i.e. you need to buy them?

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Lupin_IV Joined: Jan 23rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: about 10 miles north of Carlisle, PA Age: 21 Posts: 2,022 Car: '84 Pontiac Parisienne, '93 Chevy Caprice Rep Power: 74	I think he means the waiting list to buy season tickets, as current season ticket holders are first in line for the next year. Of course, the average Packers fan is border line insane.

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Flynn Banned Joined: Jan 7th, 2008 Last Online: April 6th, 2008 Location: South east Blighty Age: 20 Posts: 361 Rep Power: 0	The show will be finished in 18 years. Atleast I hope

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