SBS Australia licenses 2 series of Top Gear

Demented Freak · October 25th, 2005, 06:09 AM

http://www.c21media.net/resources/de...&article=27141

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Australia's SBS Television has licensed two series of irreverent BBC motor magazine Top Gear from BBC Worldwide Australasia, it was announced today.

The series will air on the network over the next few months.

Matt Campbell, SBS TV' s network programmer, said of the pick-up: "Top Gear is a car show for grown-ups that takes car culture seriously, but not too seriously. It is a show with broad appeal."

Profiling super cars, stunts, time trials, celebrity races and road tests, the show is known for the acerbic wit of its presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. In the UK, Top Gear regularly attracts more than 4.5 million viewers (40% of them female) to BBC2, and is the channel' s most-watched programme. The show was nominated for an International Emmy award earlier this week.

Top Gear airs globally on channels from Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Russia, Norway, Netherlands and Israel to the Philippines and New Zealand, as well as BBC international channels BBC Prime, BBC Asia and BBC Japan.

Great news, lets just hope we get the full show and it's not the BBC World chop job. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

watto · October 25th, 2005, 06:17 AM

Awesome!

I reckon it'd be the full show, SBS don't show ads so why would they show the chop version?

flyingfridge · October 25th, 2005, 06:25 AM

WOOOHOOO!! In the words of Big Kev, I'm Excited!!!

Finally a decent car show for Aussie TV!!

watto · October 25th, 2005, 07:00 AM

SBS has really stepped their broadcasting up a notch lately.

They have Mythbusters which, within my friendship group, is THE show to watch on a Monday night.

They had The Ashes.

As usual, they have a good range of soccer (football, schwhatever), actually, good range of sport really.

And now the best car show in the world! Hurrah!

boomerakl · October 25th, 2005, 07:05 AM

THERE IS A GOD!!!

andyhui01 · October 25th, 2005, 07:14 AM

... anyone know when this will be aired?

SL65 · October 25th, 2005, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by flyingfridge

WOOOHOOO!! In the words of Big Kev, I'm Excited!!!

Finally a decent car show for Aussie TV!!

What? Isnt "The Car Show" good enough for ya images/smilies/lol.gif

surroundfan · October 25th, 2005, 08:20 AM

Normally, I'm not big on smileys, but this is fantastic news. I've tried to convert friends to TG, but a DIVX download isn't as convenient as FTA TV.

I fear for the longevity of Drive TV in the wake of this announcement though.

flyingfridge · October 25th, 2005, 08:23 AM

Who gives a shit about Drive TV when there's Top Gear to be had?

fbc · October 25th, 2005, 08:56 AM

Hmm I'm waiting to see what version they show - it's licensed from BBC Worldwide, which has me thinking it's the 30min chop version images/smilies/sad.gif

But it's still great news that SBS are showing interest in the show images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Magnet · October 25th, 2005, 08:56 AM

That is brilliant! All I seem to watch now is SBS.

Question is, which two series? Current ones?

roaming · October 25th, 2005, 09:18 AM

What's Drive TV? Is it on cable?

I wonder why SBS doesn't show the English version of Auto Motor Und Sport TV? I'm pretty sure they are the one's that bring it in as there is no way Briz31 TV could pay for it being a community TV station. It would allow me to capture the vids that I share on emule digitally instead of the analog that I currently use.

Magnet · October 25th, 2005, 09:24 AM

Channel 31 (perth) show the episodes of Auto Motor und Sport. I don't really like it that much to bother with capturing it, plus my capture card is currently at work.

DriveTV is a new motoring show starting on Ch10 this week.

mautzel · October 25th, 2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by roaming

I wonder why SBS doesn't show the English version of Auto Motor Und Sport TV?

This isn't the German Auto Motor & Sport TV-series, is it?

Demented Freak · October 25th, 2005, 10:49 AM

Drive TV is a colaberation between Channel 10 and drive.com.au, hosted by Michael Stahl. The thing that cracks me up is the Hot Lap segment...

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Then, our "The Chip" will take the car for 1 lap – The HOT LAP! The lap time will be recorded and presented on "The Chequered Flag Pole"

Sound awfully familiar...

flyingfridge · October 25th, 2005, 11:09 AM

yeah we had a good laugh about that when it was initially announced. Although 'The Chip' sounds a hell of a lot better than the original name, 'The Speed Steerer'

andyhui01 · October 25th, 2005, 11:18 AM

I can't find any info on drive tv... can anyone tell me the timeslot?

Lurch0001 · October 25th, 2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by andyhui01

I can't find any info on drive tv... can anyone tell me the timeslot?

Saturday afternoon at 4:00pm. Check here for more details: http://www.ten.com.au/main_idx.aspx?...n=programGuide

Burlap Sack · October 25th, 2005, 01:37 PM

I think we need to give SBS a BIG group hug. I images/smilies/love.gif

SBS!!!!

SL65 · October 25th, 2005, 01:51 PM

I would usually only watch SBS for their Saturday night porno images/smilies/lol.gif

October 25th, 2005, 06:25 AM	#3
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,338 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Falcon XR6 Ute Rep Power: 20	WOOOHOOO!! In the words of Big Kev, I'm Excited!!! Finally a decent car show for Aussie TV!! __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'42.340 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess AustralianGamer.com

October 25th, 2005, 07:14 AM	#6
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,515 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	... anyone know when this will be aired? __________________

October 25th, 2005, 08:23 AM	#9
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,338 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Falcon XR6 Ute Rep Power: 20	Who gives a shit about Drive TV when there's Top Gear to be had? __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'42.340 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess AustralianGamer.com

October 25th, 2005, 08:56 AM	#10
fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	Hmm I'm waiting to see what version they show - it's licensed from BBC Worldwide, which has me thinking it's the 30min chop version But it's still great news that SBS are showing interest in the show __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 02:03 AM Location: Perth, WA Age: 27 Posts: 2,000 Car: BMW E46 328Ci Rep Power: 25	That is brilliant! All I seem to watch now is SBS. Question is, which two series? Current ones? __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,412 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 58	Awesome! I reckon it'd be the full show, SBS don't show ads so why would they show the chop version?

October 25th, 2005, 07:00 AM	#4
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,412 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 58	SBS has really stepped their broadcasting up a notch lately. They have Mythbusters which, within my friendship group, is THE show to watch on a Monday night. They had The Ashes. As usual, they have a good range of soccer (football, schwhatever), actually, good range of sport really. And now the best car show in the world! Hurrah!

October 25th, 2005, 07:05 AM	#5
boomerakl Joined: Oct 25th, 2005 Last Online: January 2nd, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	THERE IS A GOD!!!

October 25th, 2005, 08:20 AM	#8
surroundfan Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: October 27th, 2008 Location: Melbourne Age: 32 Posts: 68 Car: 2008 Mazda2 Neo Rep Power: 0	Normally, I'm not big on smileys, but this is fantastic news. I've tried to convert friends to TG, but a DIVX download isn't as convenient as FTA TV. I fear for the longevity of Drive TV in the wake of this announcement though.

October 25th, 2005, 09:18 AM	#12
roaming Joined: Apr 9th, 2005 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	What's Drive TV? Is it on cable? I wonder why SBS doesn't show the English version of Auto Motor Und Sport TV? I'm pretty sure they are the one's that bring it in as there is no way Briz31 TV could pay for it being a community TV station. It would allow me to capture the vids that I share on emule digitally instead of the analog that I currently use.

October 25th, 2005, 09:24 AM	#13
Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 02:03 AM Location: Perth, WA Age: 27 Posts: 2,000 Car: BMW E46 328Ci Rep Power: 25	Channel 31 (perth) show the episodes of Auto Motor und Sport. I don't really like it that much to bother with capturing it, plus my capture card is currently at work. DriveTV is a new motoring show starting on Ch10 this week. __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,338 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, Falcon XR6 Ute Rep Power: 20	yeah we had a good laugh about that when it was initially announced. Although 'The Chip' sounds a hell of a lot better than the original name, 'The Speed Steerer' __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'42.340 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess AustralianGamer.com

October 25th, 2005, 11:18 AM	#17
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,515 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	I can't find any info on drive tv... can anyone tell me the timeslot? __________________

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Burlap Sack Joined: Aug 6th, 2005 Last Online: January 1st, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Age: 22 Posts: 138 Car: A shit one Rep Power: 0	I think we need to give SBS a BIG group hug. I SBS!!!! __________________

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	I would usually only watch SBS for their Saturday night porno

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