Top Gear wiki entry

CrazyRussian540 · November 22nd, 2007, 07:52 PM

I was just reading the wiki entry on TG... and one line hit my attention.

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Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear

It is one of the most pirated television shows in the world.

avanti · November 22nd, 2007, 08:05 PM

I would like to know what "one of the most" means, surly showes like Heros, Greys Anatomy and Prison Break etc gets lots more..

Buba · November 22nd, 2007, 08:19 PM

Guess its based on Clarksons comment in his articles some time back... I think during the week he was referring to lots of American programms had a week off for some reason.
So its safe to say it was the most pirated TV show for a week...

CrazyRussian540 · November 22nd, 2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Buba

I think during the week he was referring to lots of American programms had a week off for some reason.

Yea... because the writers that make the scripts are on strike.

hajj · November 22nd, 2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyRussian540

Yea... because the writers that make the scripts are on strike.

No because they all had started their Winter-break and had basically only one episode in that month, whereas Top Gear had three or so. It was back in December 2005 I think. Let's wait for someone to come up with the corresponding thread.. images/smilies/lol.gif

Kukelikki · November 23rd, 2007, 02:23 PM

"It's tremendously popular," says the magazine's editor Michael Harvey.

"We know that the show is the most pirated TV show in the world, beating programmes like Lost and Desperate Housewives.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5367516.stm

Elmo187 · November 23rd, 2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyRussian540

Yea... because the writers that make the scripts are on strike.

its called November Sweeps. it happens every TV season. thats when the reality shows kick in.

Mercury · November 23rd, 2007, 06:40 PM

Kukelikki there's a real gem in that article you posted....

"The reason for their anger was a review of the company's Mark One Vectra, in which Clarkson remained mute and drummed his fingers on the roof of the car for a full minute." I just gotta say... images/smilies/lmao.gif

Anyone got a clip of that? It sounds hilarious.

Lacrimosa626 · November 23rd, 2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo187

its called November Sweeps. it happens every TV season. thats when the reality shows kick in.

The writer's strike has nothing to do with sweeps. The sweeps are just when television broadcasters collect data on what shows are being watched (in order to compare them to professional companies like Nilson, who are constantly outputting data on television viewership) The writers are striking cos they don't get a cut of DVD sales or money generated by online show-related content. So when ABC or whatever do the replay thing where you can watch the full episode online, they sell advertising on that page, and intermitenly throughout the show, but the writers aren't getting paid their cut of those advertising revenues

Mercury · December 9th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Sorry for the late bump but I just read something about it again and would really like to see that segment about that vectra. Any idea where I can watch it.

Dsemaj · December 9th, 2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercury

Sorry for the late bump but I just read something about it again and would really like to see that segment about that vectra. Any idea where I can watch it.

Your best bet is probably to try video requests. I really want to see that one too! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

GT VIRUS · December 11th, 2007, 07:05 AM

Wasn't there some data From the american music film ruining company that showed TG was the most downloaded show in america..

IceBone · December 11th, 2007, 12:31 PM

Well, the reason that is, is because bbc is apart from the uk available only in a handful of other countries and unlike american shows isn't exported that much. Come on, we even have Heroes here in the middle of nowhere where i live. But i pirate that show, because it's middle of season 1, it has slovenian subs and it's in pan-scan. >_<

D-Fence · December 11th, 2007, 10:35 PM

They ditched BBC for us Germans, so now we have to pirate it.

stuvik · December 12th, 2007, 12:48 AM

It's an epidemic called "Our local TV stations are stupid and think that cheesy game shows, idol-wannabes, backstabbing-survivors, and reality TV is good entertainment"...syndrome.
And they wonder why people 'pirate' TV shows? Sure SBS shows Top Gear, but look at their online TV guide and you'll see they're in 're-run' mode. Nothing from series 10 at all, probably till next year.

hajj · December 12th, 2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Fence

They ditched BBC for us Germans, so now we have to pirate it.

It's still on satellite images/smilies/tongue.gif

When was it ever on Cable?

Gameflyer · December 12th, 2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacrimosa626

The writer's strike has nothing to do with sweeps. The sweeps are just when television broadcasters collect data on what shows are being watched (in order to compare them to professional companies like Nilson, who are constantly outputting data on television viewership) The writers are striking cos they don't get a cut of DVD sales or money generated by online show-related content. So when ABC or whatever do the replay thing where you can watch the full episode online, they sell advertising on that page, and intermitenly throughout the show, but the writers aren't getting paid their cut of those advertising revenues

I'm actually in advertising so I'd like to expand a little bit more on this explanation.

Sweeps is the time in the schedule when advertising rates for the rest of the season are set. As in, more viewers = more the station can charge for ads later on. So, they pull out all the stops and try crazy stunts to drive up ratings as much as possible.

janstett · December 14th, 2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Fence

They ditched BBC for us Germans, so now we have to pirate it.

x2. They don't think I'd like to watch it broadcast on a network (preferrably in HD)? Hell if there's anything I'd pay for on iTunes it would be Top Gear.

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Mercury Joined: Dec 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 30th, 2008 Location: Jerusalem ,Israel Age: 26 Posts: 825 Car: Peugeot 206 XS 1.6L Rep Power: 22	Kukelikki there's a real gem in that article you posted.... "The reason for their anger was a review of the company's Mark One Vectra, in which Clarkson remained mute and drummed his fingers on the roof of the car for a full minute." I just gotta say... Anyone got a clip of that? It sounds hilarious. __________________ You utter pirate! - Mr. James May "If you were going to analy rape one of the top gear hosts, Richard would be the top of everyone's list" - Jonathan Ross "Then there’s the pronunciation issue. Jagwarr, Teeyoda, Neesarn, Hundy, Mitsuboosi, BM Dubya, V Dubya – it’s all completely mangled. " - J.Clarkson

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Mercury Joined: Dec 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 30th, 2008 Location: Jerusalem ,Israel Age: 26 Posts: 825 Car: Peugeot 206 XS 1.6L Rep Power: 22	Sorry for the late bump but I just read something about it again and would really like to see that segment about that vectra. Any idea where I can watch it. __________________ You utter pirate! - Mr. James May "If you were going to analy rape one of the top gear hosts, Richard would be the top of everyone's list" - Jonathan Ross "Then there’s the pronunciation issue. Jagwarr, Teeyoda, Neesarn, Hundy, Mitsuboosi, BM Dubya, V Dubya – it’s all completely mangled. " - J.Clarkson

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GT VIRUS Joined: May 24th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Adelaide Age: 20 Posts: 85 Car: Mazda 929 LFS Status: Rep Power: 11	Wasn't there some data From the american music film ruining company that showed TG was the most downloaded show in america.. __________________ http://icebone.dyndns.org/clarkson_smiley.gif

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Kukelikki Joined: Jan 25th, 2007 Last Online: 12:07 AM Posts: 71 Rep Power: 8	"It's tremendously popular," says the magazine's editor Michael Harvey. "We know that the show is the most pirated TV show in the world, beating programmes like Lost and Desperate Housewives. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5367516.stm

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IceBone Gulf Livery Rules Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 02:23 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 24 Posts: 6,892 Car: Mitsubishi Carisma GDI Rep Power: 74	Well, the reason that is, is because bbc is apart from the uk available only in a handful of other countries and unlike american shows isn't exported that much. Come on, we even have Heroes here in the middle of nowhere where i live. But i pirate that show, because it's middle of season 1, it has slovenian subs and it's in pan-scan. >_< __________________ The Mitsubishop of Natural Aspiraton

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stuvik Joined: Nov 21st, 2007 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Newcastle/NSW/Australia Age: 27 Posts: 132 Car: '98 Toyota Corolla Conquest Hatch Rep Power: 5	It's an epidemic called "Our local TV stations are stupid and think that cheesy game shows, idol-wannabes, backstabbing-survivors, and reality TV is good entertainment"...syndrome. And they wonder why people 'pirate' TV shows? Sure SBS shows Top Gear, but look at their online TV guide and you'll see they're in 're-run' mode. Nothing from series 10 at all, probably till next year. __________________ "...I shall call him 'Oliver'..."

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