Grand Tour: The Entertainment show

Scrap Top Gear, we have something that not only is better than the current show but it's even better than before with the original trio back.

What an opening and what a first episode.

Going to quickly fire bullets on why I’ve enjoyed the trio originally on Top Gear:

• ·         As a guy I can relate to them, I also know a lot of men that can too and don’t forget women can also relate to these guys to their other halfs.  I myself would say I’m more like Hammond.
• ·         The chemistry of the trio works incredibly well and it did from the first episode.
• ·         Doesn’t take itself too serious.
• ·         Sometimes they ignore political correctness.
• ·         At times they actually do incredible journeys and make mistakes but they usually get to the destination somehow.
• ·         They show us the world through the eyes of the average Joe.
• ·         The cars, the tanks, the bikes and occasionally a wet Jeremy on scooter.
• ·         The humour is spot on.
• ·         Some of it is setup but some of it is real.

It really is a great mix and blend of everything that makes it work.  They will rip in to each other but at times show real concern when something serious occurs (like when Hammond was involved in a serious accident).  The introduction to the Grand Tour couldn’t have been better where it would show us as a joke Jeremy being booted out of the BBC.

I know a lot of people who don’t like Jeremy but even they will say when it comes to shows like this, he’s brilliant.

Summary

The Grand Tour started off brilliantly with its humour of Jeremy leaving the BBC (well booted out).

It showed us they are willing to spend a great deal of time and money making this big.
Loved the fact the show is more entertaining and fun with the trio still being lads taking this a lot less serious.

The good thing is it doesn’t feel like this is just another Top Gear/Fifth Gear.  It’s gone for more entertainment as if Top Gear wasn’t being run by the BBC and forgetting about those few who wanted “facts and reviews” all day.  Let’s face it, the majority of us are not fussed about them reviewing an average car.

Love it.

Personal: Why Chris Evans is wrong for the job - TOP GEAR

I grew up watching Top Gear, that car show.   Originally it was about the facts and zero entertainment value.  Was essentially watched by car nuts and no one else.  Then it was revamped in to fact show with entertainment appetite.

Since then the show focused more on entertainment while still providing some facts along the way.  It gave us 3 great presenters that we could all relate to.  The political incorrect Jeremy Clarkson, normal short radio show host and captain slow who is dedicated to intricate details.

Now I not going to debate the assault, I leave that up to the lawyers.

What I will debate is giving Chris Evans the lead to one of the most popular shows in the Country - Top Gear.

Chris Evans 
I have never really liked Chris on a normal day now presents the last show on the BBC that I watch.  People accused Jeremy of being ignorant and arrogant but the thing is - he did so in a funny way where you can't take him serious.  He's a bit like that Uncle who you can't hate because of it.   Chris Evans humour level which I have always questioned now is being forced.  He's that relative no one wants to see even on Christmas day.  The one no one invites but turns up.  No one wants to talk to him but he will insist on chatting away even if people were trying to sleep.

Sorry Chris - I think you need to go.  This ship is sinking before it set sail and every week that passes he becomes no different and people should not be just tolerating him.

The show it self is not so bad nor are the other presenters but Chris - needs to go.

Looking at twitter, the press and Facebook it's all the same conclusion.  It seems about 1/10 can tolerate Chris and now the ratings have slump.  I assume everyone has seen the tweet where Chris celebrated the ratings announcement - in response to social media and the press.  Now the same Chris refuses to accept the recent ratings announcement claiming the times have changed.

Thing is, I have not even bothered at all with Top Gear during Sunday evening.  Even though I had to see Top Gear, I couldn't miss an episode.  Now though I really can't be bothered to watch it, every moment Chris is on the screen it feels like the BBC didn't care who they chose for this job as long as he loves cars.  It really doesn't matter how you compare the selection, the fact is people didn't love Chris before and they sure as hell will not like him now.

I personally see Chris being removed at the end of this series and perhaps the lead role given to Matt, who seems much popular by choice.  And just to make it clear I never wanted Chris for this role and I said from day one that Matt is perfect.  Chris comes across as that guy who is not happy with his own life, like he is still going through the mid life crises and has been ever since he got together with a certain Piper.

#EvansOut