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New season of Top Gear in jeopardy?

02/21/2006, 2:52 PM

By admin

Top Gear — the wildly popular British TV series staring automotive commentator Jeremy Clarkson — is facing a major problem that could prevent filming of the upcoming season, according to the U.K’s Telegraph. The controversy centers around concerns over noise and pollution caused by Clarkson & Co at the Dunsfold Aerodrome where the show is currently filmed. Dunsfold is slated to be redeveloped, meaning Top Gear is not only facing an eviction, but also must find a new location to shoot its episodes. Unfortunately, things aren’t looking good for their location of choice, the Enstone airfield. Locals have already protested the use of the airfield by Top Gear, leaving producers to look for alternatives. So far, none have been found. To make matters worse, filming is slated to begin in May, and preparations of any airfield — if one is found — would take two months. Update: Top Gear has issued an official statement on the issue. Apparently, reports of their demise were greatly exaggerated.

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02/21, 3:00 PM

posted by:

stangmatt66

I hope they boys find a new home! TopGear is one of my fav shows!

02/21, 3:44 PM

posted by:

madcapp

Has anybody suggested the Superpower?

02/21, 4:27 PM

posted by:

Jerry Mahoney

Oh come on, it’s not like they film every single day of the week now do they??

02/21, 4:54 PM

posted by:

BlaRo

It’s ok, people, they’ll be back. This is from the source.

02/21, 5:33 PM

posted by:

Maranello

Yeah come on TopGear come back soon, that’s my #1 show.

02/21, 9:10 PM

posted by:

Nuno

It would have been sad to see them go, now if only Dicovery Channel would bring it back on the air.

06/26, 3:00 AM

posted by:

octavio

saleen in usa??????????????

 
 
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