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

jmb · July 14th, 2008, 08:36 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, 01:45 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, 09:06 PM

Hammond fixed the cough himself after the near drowning.

aaurora · July 17th, 2008, 02:33 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".

Thanks for that link. I seem to have grown emotionally attached to Oliver too.

Bomber · Today, 05:05 AM

Did this show ever eventuate?

capra · Today, 06:23 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.

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aaurora Not A Dude Joined: Feb 23rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 28 Posts: 567 Car: Mazda6 Luxury Sports Rep Power: 20	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

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