Hammond: New TV show starring Hamster and Oliver the Car - Page 2

jmb · July 14th, 2008, 8:36 PM

Interestingly, a friend at work today said he'd been to a "classic car workshop" in his village and they were working on something from or for Top Gear. Nowhere near Theale though, so either Oliver has moved or something else is afoot. Will update if and when I hear anything new!

Ironlord · July 15th, 2008, 1:45 AM

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Originally Posted by La Chaton

Haha this is so great. There was a discussion going on in another thread on how funny it would be if Oliver was put into a children's book...

*raises hand*
Now, if I could find that thread... got it!

The burning question of the day is: will Oliver still have the "cough" after a proper restoration? Or will the horn be fixed?

swordznsorcery · July 16th, 2008, 9:06 PM

Hammond fixed the cough himself after the near drowning.

aaurora · July 17th, 2008, 2:33 AM

http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/A...articleID=7305

MOTORING TV star Richard Hammond's beloved car, Oliver, has finally finished being restored at a Theale garage.
As previously reported, the 1963 Opel Kadett was sent to Theale Motor Works in the village’s High Street to get a lick of paint in preparation for a new television series.
Mr Hammond - presenter of BBC 2 show Top Gear and dubbed 'Hamster' by his co-presenters - fondly called the car Oliver after he spotted and bought the banger for £1,200 in Botswana.
The car was then used as as part of challenge across Africa featured on the show.
Each presenter had to buy a car for £1,500 or less and drive it more than 1,000 miles across Botswana.
The car has now become famous after Mr Hammond became emotionally attached to it and even exclaimed his love for it during the show.
It was then shipped over to England from Botswana and it is now being given back to Mr Hammond.
Body shop manager at the garage, Tom Rooke, said: “We’ve finally finished the car and he’s being picked up and taken off to start a new journey. It’s been great working on it and we hope it has a happy future.”
It is not known yet known the exact details of the new programme, but it is believed filming for the show started on Monday (14).

swordznsorcery · July 17th, 2008, 11:08 AM

No more "All adders are puffs". images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Thanks for that link. I seem to have grown emotionally attached to Oliver too. images/smilies/wink.gif

Bomber · January 9th, 2009, 5:05 AM

Did this show ever eventuate?

capra · January 9th, 2009, 6:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bomber

Did this show ever eventuate?

Richard Hammond's Blast Lab. First episode was on earlier this week.

TurnerGTX · January 9th, 2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bomber

Did this show ever eventuate?

+ YouTube Video

freeferrarisdonotexist · January 10th, 2009, 12:06 AM

This may sound weird, but whatever the show is about, it sounds good. The way Hamster drooled over that little car was hilarious, (although I had a kind-of-similar experience with an 80's Nissan).
Looking forward to it, and hoping someone will post rips of it on Finalgear (I don't have a TV recording device, so to watch the shows again they have to be AVIs or something).

shellygrrl · January 10th, 2009, 5:12 AM

It's, pretty much, a science game show for kids, with some informational skits added. Looks pretty cool, to me.

WillDAQ · January 10th, 2009, 1:50 PM

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Originally Posted by freeferrarisdonotexist

This may sound weird, but whatever the show is about, it sounds good. The way Hamster drooled over that little car was hilarious, (although I had a kind-of-similar experience with an 80's Nissan).
Looking forward to it, and hoping someone will post rips of it on Finalgear (I don't have a TV recording device, so to watch the shows again they have to be AVIs or something).

If you're in the UK just watch it online at www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer

freeferrarisdonotexist · January 10th, 2009, 5:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WillDAQ

If you're in the UK just watch it online at www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer

I tried that and it doesn't work! images/smilies/mad.gif

It's bad enough that they won't let Americans or other Europeans, Canadians etc watch it, but why me?! It says "this video is not available in your current country or region". Is there something wrong with my IP or computer or what? Can someone help, please?
Now I can't even watch those old Top Gear outtakes. images/smilies/mad.gif

shellygrrl · January 11th, 2009, 12:34 AM

^ Try reloading/refreshing the page? Close and restart your browser? That's all I can think of.

dragonboy3000 · January 11th, 2009, 1:35 AM

Oliver looks great now, but im a bit dissappointed.
I was expecting some great car road trip documentary or series (similar vein to Oz and James) with Oliver obviously being the main form of transport.
Oh well, any oliver is good oliver.

freeferrarisdonotexist · January 11th, 2009, 4:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shellygrrl

^ Try reloading/refreshing the page? Close and restart your browser? That's all I can think of.

Thanks, but no luck images/smilies/sad.gif

I have to contact my ISP or something, I guess.
My computer was manufactured and registered in the US, but it hasn't given me problems like this before. Maybe the BBC changed their region-protectio or something. Will there be a torrent?

LikeStig · January 11th, 2009, 4:27 AM

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Originally Posted by freeferrarisdonotexist

This may sound weird, but whatever the show is about, it sounds good. The way Hamster drooled over that little car was hilarious, (although I had a kind-of-similar experience with an 80's Nissan).
Looking forward to it, and hoping someone will post rips of it on Finalgear (I don't have a TV recording device, so to watch the shows again they have to be AVIs or something).

Wow, that isnt weird at all becuase I'm attatched to my Suzie images/smilies/lol.gif

. She's a 2008 Nissan Sentra and she's the most lovable car next to Oliver.
Did anyone else think about how Hammonds Back with his peers? lol

he-he · January 11th, 2009, 2:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeferrarisdonotexist

This may sound weird, but whatever the show is about, it sounds good. The way Hamster drooled over that little car was hilarious, (although I had a kind-of-similar experience with an 80's Nissan).
Looking forward to it, and hoping someone will post rips of it on Finalgear (I don't have a TV recording device, so to watch the shows again they have to be AVIs or something).

Eps 1+2 on sendspace:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/awae0w
http://www.sendspace.com/file/zk38e3

speedometer · January 11th, 2009, 4:02 PM

Nice to see oliver(or oliv3r) restored and good condition, those old kadett`s are coming rare (unless they are already).

freeferrarisdonotexist · January 12th, 2009, 4:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by he-he

Eps 1+2 on sendspace:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/awae0w
http://www.sendspace.com/file/zk38e3

Thanks!

Janobr · January 12th, 2009, 7:45 AM

i cant believe they've done such b-s to such an amazing car... they put it in some lame quiz show, which just happens to be presented by one of the best presenters, i'm really surprised that he agreed to host it..., and then they go and fit the poor old oliver with some ridicules flashing lights as an indication if a bunch of silly kids answered a dumb question correctly, they must have partially ruined the car to set up something as dumb as this, and to make it worst, they change oliver from a car with the most character to some idiotic intelligently enhanced car or something. Poor oliver, I'm really disappointed in the producers of that show and hammond for letting the morons from CBBC ruin his beloved car for a few pounds...

July 14th, 2008, 8:36 PM	#21
jmb Joined: May 8th, 2006 Location: Oundle Posts: 126 Car: Ford Focus TDCI '55 Rep Power: 16	Interestingly, a friend at work today said he'd been to a "classic car workshop" in his village and they were working on something from or for Top Gear. Nowhere near Theale though, so either Oliver has moved or something else is afoot. Will update if and when I hear anything new! __________________ Visit the puffle website for photography, Free Mobile themes and more! Check out my HTPC Blog as I try and get a dual tuner HD Freesat Mediaportal based PC up and running! Low cost server and network monitoring - Keep Alive :: My Free Windows Mobile cinema listings app

July 17th, 2008, 2:33 AM	#24
aaurora Not A Dude Joined: Feb 23rd, 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 29 Posts: 606 Car: ...Mazda... Rep Power: 25	http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/A...articleID=7305 MOTORING TV star Richard Hammond's beloved car, Oliver, has finally finished being restored at a Theale garage. As previously reported, the 1963 Opel Kadett was sent to Theale Motor Works in the village’s High Street to get a lick of paint in preparation for a new television series. Mr Hammond - presenter of BBC 2 show Top Gear and dubbed 'Hamster' by his co-presenters - fondly called the car Oliver after he spotted and bought the banger for £1,200 in Botswana. The car was then used as as part of challenge across Africa featured on the show. Each presenter had to buy a car for £1,500 or less and drive it more than 1,000 miles across Botswana. The car has now become famous after Mr Hammond became emotionally attached to it and even exclaimed his love for it during the show. It was then shipped over to England from Botswana and it is now being given back to Mr Hammond. Body shop manager at the garage, Tom Rooke, said: “We’ve finally finished the car and he’s being picked up and taken off to start a new journey. It’s been great working on it and we hope it has a happy future.” It is not known yet known the exact details of the new programme, but it is believed filming for the show started on Monday (14). __________________ I object to the beige

July 17th, 2008, 11:08 AM	#25
swordznsorcery Joined: Oct 23rd, 2007 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 9	No more "All adders are puffs". Thanks for that link. I seem to have grown emotionally attached to Oliver too.

January 10th, 2009, 12:06 AM	#29
freeferrarisdonotexist I'm not stupid - I'm British! Joined: Nov 4th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in the South of England, UK. Age: 26 Posts: 1,007 Car: Yamaha YBR125 (lightly modified) Rep Power: 23	This may sound weird, but whatever the show is about, it sounds good. The way Hamster drooled over that little car was hilarious, (although I had a kind-of-similar experience with an 80's Nissan). Looking forward to it, and hoping someone will post rips of it on Finalgear (I don't have a TV recording device, so to watch the shows again they have to be AVIs or something). __________________ Proud to Defend: Miatas, Motorcycles, Rotaries and Manual Transmissions. My other car (in storage ) Black 1990 Miata 1st Gen. Restored and partially weight-stripped w/6-Speed transmission, CD stereo, short-throw shifter and billet knob, HID headlights, Hydra Nemesis ECU, tuned exhaust pipe, toolkit and vinyl top. The only difference between me and a madman is that I am not mad. I listen to: Within Temptation, Amon Tobin, Karl Jenkins, Lux Aeterna, Ludovico Einaudi, Lupe Fiasco, Papa Roach, Gnarls Barkley, J. Ralph (Spy), Elbow, Snow Patrol, The White Stripes, Breaking Benjamin, Massive Attack, The Black Heart Procession, UNKLE, Craig Armstrong, Corner Stone Cues, Wolf's Rain OST, Cage the Elephant, and Lily Allen.

January 10th, 2009, 5:12 AM	#30
shellygrrl Not A Dude Joined: Nov 29th, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 1,103 Rep Power: 86	It's, pretty much, a science game show for kids, with some informational skits added. Looks pretty cool, to me. __________________ "Unlike James May, I will only run on television." ~ Jeremy Clarkson "This is where we'll see the advantage of the optional sport pack." ~ James May "Oversteer is best, because you don't see the tree that kills you." ~ Richard Hammond "James is NOT gorgeous. He’s hairy, churlish and has curious personal habits." ~ Oz Clarke "ALL TV programmes have a script (and/or storyboard), otherwise as other posters have said it would be chaos, and TG would look like a Youtube video from someone's backyard." ~ ozgirl

July 16th, 2008, 9:06 PM	#23
swordznsorcery Joined: Oct 23rd, 2007 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 9	Hammond fixed the cough himself after the near drowning.

January 9th, 2009, 5:05 AM	#26
Bomber Joined: Oct 15th, 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 132 Rep Power: 5	Did this show ever eventuate?

January 11th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#33
shellygrrl Not A Dude Joined: Nov 29th, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 1,103 Rep Power: 86	^ Try reloading/refreshing the page? Close and restart your browser? That's all I can think of. __________________ "Unlike James May, I will only run on television." ~ Jeremy Clarkson "This is where we'll see the advantage of the optional sport pack." ~ James May "Oversteer is best, because you don't see the tree that kills you." ~ Richard Hammond "James is NOT gorgeous. He’s hairy, churlish and has curious personal habits." ~ Oz Clarke "ALL TV programmes have a script (and/or storyboard), otherwise as other posters have said it would be chaos, and TG would look like a Youtube video from someone's backyard." ~ ozgirl

January 11th, 2009, 1:35 AM	#34
dragonboy3000 Joined: Dec 8th, 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 114 Car: '97 Toyota Camry, soon to be a final gen Celica Rep Power: 10	Oliver looks great now, but im a bit dissappointed. I was expecting some great car road trip documentary or series (similar vein to Oz and James) with Oliver obviously being the main form of transport. Oh well, any oliver is good oliver. Last edited by dragonboy3000; January 11th, 2009 at 1:41 AM.

January 11th, 2009, 4:02 PM	#38
speedometer Joined: Apr 6th, 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 107 Car: OPEL Ascona C 2.0 Rep Power: 15	Nice to see oliver(or oliv3r) restored and good condition, those old kadett`s are coming rare (unless they are already). __________________ "well, you`ve met Jeremy Clarkson, big tall fellow, curly hair, idiot." -Richard Hammond "Oliveeerrrr!!! -Richard Hammond Member of Opel Club Finland

January 12th, 2009, 7:45 AM	#40
Janobr Joined: Sep 26th, 2008 Posts: 30 Car: chrysler crossfire Rep Power: 5	i cant believe they've done such b-s to such an amazing car... they put it in some lame quiz show, which just happens to be presented by one of the best presenters, i'm really surprised that he agreed to host it..., and then they go and fit the poor old oliver with some ridicules flashing lights as an indication if a bunch of silly kids answered a dumb question correctly, they must have partially ruined the car to set up something as dumb as this, and to make it worst, they change oliver from a car with the most character to some idiotic intelligently enhanced car or something. Poor oliver, I'm really disappointed in the producers of that show and hammond for letting the morons from CBBC ruin his beloved car for a few pounds... Last edited by Janobr; January 12th, 2009 at 7:46 AM.

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