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Old 16th May 2009, 12:50   #11
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We should send Mr Clarkeson a club badge for when he gets his good taste back
I was never aware that he ever had good taste... expensive ,,yes!
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Old 16th May 2009, 13:10   #12
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Good point Dragad. He owns or has owned so many mega buck motor's that he is bound to look down on us mere mortals with our affordable steads
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Old 16th May 2009, 13:30   #13
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For me it is just “cheap” entertainment

I bet if the licence payers actually looked at the salaries it would not be considered cheap entertainment at all.


And yes I do watch it.
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Old 16th May 2009, 13:37   #14
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I bet if the licence payers actually looked at the salaries it would not be considered cheap entertainment at all.


And yes I do watch it.
That's the dumb side of it, Top salaries, cheap entertainment.

We watch it too, for the entertainment that is.
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Old 16th May 2009, 14:07   #15
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That's the dumb side of it, Top salaries, cheap entertainment.

We watch it too, for the entertainment that is.

My favorite is the driving to the North pole. Great TV.
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Old 16th May 2009, 14:31   #16
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Mr May's opinion of the 75 changed a little from his first drive:

Is it just me, or was one of the rear reg light bulbs not working? Typical!
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Old 16th May 2009, 14:45   #17
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I spotted that too, looks like one is 'out'.
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Old 16th May 2009, 14:47   #18
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My favorite is the driving to the North pole. Great TV.
I liked the one were they raced against the German tv presenters.
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Old 16th May 2009, 14:57   #19
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I bet if the licence payers actually looked at the salaries it would not be considered cheap entertainment at all.
I'd say it was very cheap... because even with the big salaries, it actually MAKES money for the BBC, what with worldwide broadcast sales, licensing, DVDs, magazines, etc etc.
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