What's the story behind "2-4-6-8 James May"?

dcn · May 16th, 2006, 9:59 PM

First, I did search the forum, so please don't shoot me.. *zips up Nomex flight suit anyway, just in case*

I've seen it in sigs, and heard the mp3/watched the show. The only thing I've been able to find on here that mentions it says it's the sweetest ringtone ever, but that's it.

What's the reason for it? Is it just one of the things that Richard made up for the radio show they hosted at BBC Radio or is there more to it?

Thanks in advance,

D

Kebab gud · May 16th, 2006, 10:01 PM

from what i gather .. hamster made 3 tunes .. one for eatch of them..

dcn · May 16th, 2006, 10:02 PM

Ahh, I see. Thanks for replying.

No Boss · May 16th, 2006, 10:20 PM

I liked JC's tune. Put to the "Yankee Doodle" music (which is probably a different song in Europe.... us septics just steal all your stuff and say it's ours.).

Anyone know if they played Hammonds tune?

Kebab gud · May 16th, 2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by No Boss

I liked JC's tune. Put to the "Yankee Doodle" music (which is probably a different song in Europe.... us septics just steal all your stuff and say it's ours.).

like your national anthem? images/smilies/tongue.gif

ryosuke · May 16th, 2006, 10:47 PM

btw, anyone got the full radio show in an audio file? images/smilies/smile.gif

Overheat · May 16th, 2006, 11:17 PM

Sounded like the "Driving In My Car" tune to me. I think it's Madness - not sure.

Dins · May 16th, 2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dcn

Ahh, I see. Thanks for replying.

where do you live in hali?

otispunkmeyer · May 17th, 2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ryosuke

btw, anyone got the full radio show in an audio file? images/smilies/smile.gif

http://www.babycharles.co.uk/tmp/top...hijack.scr.mp3

theres 23 minutes of it, think its the last 23 mins by the sounds of it. damn funny though

No Boss · May 17th, 2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by otispunkmeyer

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Originally Posted by ryosuke

btw, anyone got the full radio show in an audio file? images/smilies/smile.gif

http://www.babycharles.co.uk/tmp/top...hijack.scr.mp3

theres 23 minutes of it, think its the last 23 mins by the sounds of it. damn funny though

Edit: Not what I thought it was.... images/smilies/sad.gif

. 3 ruddy hours and we can only get 23 minutes of it.

Ev0 · May 17th, 2006, 1:06 AM

Does anyone have the individual themes for the presenters in mp3 files?

canadiangti · May 17th, 2006, 3:12 AM

There was a jingle what wasn't the driving in my car one, or the 2-4-6-8James May one... I had it stuck in my head for a day (I think its on that 23 minute mp3...) if anyone finds a copy, please share!!!

R-Type · May 17th, 2006, 5:56 AM

I also would love it if someone had or could point me to the 3 jingles, as I have not been able to find them and its killing me listening to everyone rave on about how funny they are

Overheat · May 17th, 2006, 2:21 PM

well, the song it's from sounds like it's likely to be 2-4-6-8-Motorway

dcn · May 17th, 2006, 3:17 PM

Clayton Park, just outside the city. Near Bedford, you familiar with the area?

D

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Originally Posted by dcn

Ahh, I see. Thanks for replying.

where do you live in hali?

osabros · May 17th, 2006, 4:04 PM

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Originally Posted by otispunkmeyer

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryosuke

btw, anyone got the full radio show in an audio file? images/smilies/smile.gif

http://www.babycharles.co.uk/tmp/top...hijack.scr.mp3

theres 23 minutes of it, think its the last 23 mins by the sounds of it. damn funny though

that is damn hilarious!!! at about 3:50 you can hear them talking about RH going to pee. the full version must be worth gold!

Webmonkey · May 18th, 2006, 11:44 AM

I've spoken to the SCR radio team, and they are going to send me a copy of the whole show. Which I'll then be putting on the site.

mgkdk · May 18th, 2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bbc.co.uk/topgear/

I've spoken to the SCR radio team, and they are going to send me a copy of the whole show. Which I'll then be putting on the site.

watto · May 18th, 2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bbc.co.uk/topgear/

I've spoken to the SCR radio team, and they are going to send me a copy of the whole show. Which I'll then be putting on the site.

I'm surprised they're speaking to anyone from Top Gear. The look of horror on their faces images/smilies/lol.gif

fbc · May 18th, 2006, 1:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkdk

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Originally Posted by bbc.co.uk/topgear/

I've spoken to the SCR radio team, and they are going to send me a copy of the whole show. Which I'll then be putting on the site.

May 16th, 2006, 9:59 PM	#1
dcn Joined: Dec 6th, 2004 Last Online: February 5th, 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 38 Car: '87 Toyota Tercel 4WD SR-5 Wagon, er Estate. Rep Power: 0	What's the story behind "2-4-6-8 James May"? First, I did search the forum, so please don't shoot me.. zips up Nomex flight suit anyway, just in case I've seen it in sigs, and heard the mp3/watched the show. The only thing I've been able to find on here that mentions it says it's the sweetest ringtone ever, but that's it. What's the reason for it? Is it just one of the things that Richard made up for the radio show they hosted at BBC Radio or is there more to it? Thanks in advance, D

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Kebab gud Joined: Apr 2nd, 2005 Last Online: June 29th, 2008 Location: somewhere in yupe Posts: 1,511 Rep Power: 0	from what i gather .. hamster made 3 tunes .. one for eatch of them.. __________________ The Kabab Hut: http://the-kebab.blogspot.com/ (working on a better layout)

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 28	Sounded like the "Driving In My Car" tune to me. I think it's Madness - not sure. __________________

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dcn Joined: Dec 6th, 2004 Last Online: February 5th, 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 38 Car: '87 Toyota Tercel 4WD SR-5 Wagon, er Estate. Rep Power: 0	Ahh, I see. Thanks for replying.

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canadiangti Joined: May 11th, 2006 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 45 Car: ... It has a cage Rep Power: 0	There was a jingle what wasn't the driving in my car one, or the 2-4-6-8James May one... I had it stuck in my head for a day (I think its on that 23 minute mp3...) if anyone finds a copy, please share!!!

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R-Type Joined: May 17th, 2006 Last Online: July 5th, 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 56 Car: 92 Stealth R/T TT Rep Power: 0	I also would love it if someone had or could point me to the 3 jingles, as I have not been able to find them and its killing me listening to everyone rave on about how funny they are

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 28	well, the song it's from sounds like it's likely to be 2-4-6-8-Motorway __________________

May 18th, 2006, 11:44 AM	#17
Webmonkey Former BBC TG Webmaster Joined: Jan 4th, 2005 Last Online: October 30th, 2009 Posts: 287 Rep Power: 20	I've spoken to the SCR radio team, and they are going to send me a copy of the whole show. Which I'll then be putting on the site. __________________ Former webmaster of the bbc.co.uk/topgear/ site. My old nickname was bbc.co.uk/topgear/ My signatures are not endorsed by the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/

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