I'm a big Top Gear fan, but that was boring. Did anything actually happen?
Yeah, they got stuck in the mud:p
I actually enjoyed it, good camera shots in there as always when they do these road trips and some good banter between them. Looking forward to next week already:)
I actually enjoyed it, good camera shots in there as always when they do these road trips and some good banter between them. Looking forward to next week already:)
Nah, preferred Vietnam and Jezza on the Vespa etc....
I actually enjoyed it, good camera shots in there as always when they do these road trips and some good banter between them. Looking forward to next week already:)
Would have been better edited down but I suppose with putting so much money and effort they felt they had to make it into something over two weeks.
I enjoyed it, the situations and scrapes weren't too forced. It showed respect for the location unlike some previous specials, but one thing stood out as utterly pointless. The traffic in Kampala is indeed terrible, it takes hours to get anywhere, but they had been at Entebbe, and were headed south west. Going east to Kampala was totally pointless apart from to show the traffic jams.
Even if they had had to go through Kampala there's no way they'd get stuck in a jam all night.
Because he was embarrassed - Planet Earth Live was a complete disaster; they were there at the wrong time of the year,always in the dark, and had no animals to see.
Indeed, yet my OH recorded every tedious minute of it. :eek:
I don't think it would have mattered what time of year it was for the African wildlife as they are an hour or two ahead of us but near the equator, so anything shown live in the evening here will be in darkness there any time of year. Also sightings of wildlife will almost never happen during the live show, so the live bits will always be shots of the presenters talking about what other people had seen earlier.
A thoroughly enjoyable episode and miles better than the Indian debacle. Some great laugh out moments too. Looking forward to next week, but will feel sad that Sundays won't be the same until there's a new series (which I hope won't be too long a wait).
How far do you want to go with that? You could say the whole thing was forced because they were in Africa in the first place.
That's why i said "seemingly enforced" - as in the obvious car fire because of Hammond's burner didn't happen and so forth.
It felt a bit more like earlier specials this time.
The only reason they went to Kampala (180 degrees in the wrong direction) was to get stuck in traffic and then get breakfast from street traders. Even then I don't believe they could have got stuck all night. Three or four hours to cross the city at worst.
The rest I agree with you, Kampala was the sole exception.
The only reason they went to Kampala (180 degrees in the wrong direction) was to get stuck in traffic and then get breakfast from street traders. Even then I don't believe they could have got stuck all night. Three or four hours to cross the city at worst.
The rest I agree with you, Kampala was the sole exception.
Yes, a real eye opener for those of us who having been there. Makes me glad that out road system, for all it's faults, doesn't usually produce traffic like that.:)
Yes, a real eye opener for those of us who having been there. Makes me glad that out road system, for all it's faults, doesn't usually produce traffic like that.:)
To recap, you said "seemingly unforced situations" and I agreed, apart from Kampala, which they had no need to drive through. Now you're agreeing that Kampala traffic is bad. Do you get the point I was making as well?
Presumably that's why they didn't show that part of the trip on the map, so it wouldn't be obvious it was a detour.
To recap, you said "seemingly unforced situations" and I agreed, apart from Kampala, which they had no need to drive through. Now you're agreeing that Kampala traffic is bad. Do you get the point I was making as well?
Presumably that's why they didn't show that part of the trip on the map, so it wouldn't be obvious it was a detour.
Well, i think it's clear they only went there to show the traffic. But it didn't feel forced if you know what i mean.
Thought this was a great episode. Loved Jeremy with the bananas, James saying 'it wasn't a dream', Richard saying 'oh it costs exactly that much...of course' for the water, them entering Jezza and the comments about Richard's animal TV show. It didn't feel scripted or like there was forced humour included; just a genuine road trop amongst friends. Excellent.
Amazed at l the negative posts every week here. The majority who watch Top gear watch because they enjoy it but
on here I'm sure the people who moan just channel hop or something?
Great advert for Suburu - what a car, don't care if it does have a chav rep. The way it pulled itself and a very heavy car through that mud was fantastic.
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Everything about it was a vast improvement on the India Special. Back to Vietnam on Bikes standard tonight, top stuff!
Yeah, they got stuck in the mud:p
I actually enjoyed it, good camera shots in there as always when they do these road trips and some good banter between them. Looking forward to next week already:)
Nah, preferred Vietnam and Jezza on the Vespa etc....
top gear=crap gear
Would have been better edited down but I suppose with putting so much money and effort they felt they had to make it into something over two weeks.
Even if they had had to go through Kampala there's no way they'd get stuck in a jam all night.
Save yourself some trouble and look in the TV mag next week
I don't think it would have mattered what time of year it was for the African wildlife as they are an hour or two ahead of us but near the equator, so anything shown live in the evening here will be in darkness there any time of year. Also sightings of wildlife will almost never happen during the live show, so the live bits will always be shots of the presenters talking about what other people had seen earlier.
Yes.
Top Gear this series, such an return to form.
Magnificently made TV.
Yes, I chuckled at breakfast not being available because Jesus Christ hasn't risen yet.
How far do you want to go with that? You could say the whole thing was forced because they were in Africa in the first place.
That's why i said "seemingly enforced" - as in the obvious car fire because of Hammond's burner didn't happen and so forth.
It felt a bit more like earlier specials this time.
The rest I agree with you, Kampala was the sole exception.
Yes, a real eye opener for those of us who having been there. Makes me glad that out road system, for all it's faults, doesn't usually produce traffic like that.:)
Presumably that's why they didn't show that part of the trip on the map, so it wouldn't be obvious it was a detour.
Well, i think it's clear they only went there to show the traffic. But it didn't feel forced if you know what i mean.
I even liked the Car makeovers, which I normally Hate.
And the Bananas, very Funny.
Yes very good. From all the fans in the USA!
Amazed at l the negative posts every week here. The majority who watch Top gear watch because they enjoy it but
on here I'm sure the people who moan just channel hop or something?