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[Closed] Anyone see Ben Collins (Stig) on chasing classic cars last night (Ch5)

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Never really heard him speak before- only interviews. I mean whilst trying to describe a car, how it drives and be engaging. I was surprised.

I think we've found a new car presenter and with a certain credibility? (something Sue Perkins etc etc wouldn't have).


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 12:58 pm
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Wasn't that the 'Classic Car Show' with Quentin Wilson? Agree, he was good. But could he be as charming, likeable and Witty as Jeremy Clarkson?


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 2:36 pm
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Chasing Cwassic Cwars with Wayne Kwaweeny?


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 2:49 pm
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Didn't he do a bit on Fifth Gear and then not get his contract renewed?


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 2:54 pm
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is Ch5 still going?


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 3:45 pm
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Thats it classic car show. Hes better than Chris Harris IMO


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 5:15 pm
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I prefer Harris by a mile. Collins is very likeable and obv knows what he's on about but wasn't that great on 5th gear


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 5:19 pm
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Tried to present on Fifth Gear and bombed. Nearly as bad as Martn Brundle.


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 5:23 pm
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Yep he was on Fifth Gear and was as dull as dishwater , nice enough bloke but not very engaging.


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 8:27 pm
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Posted : 10/04/2015 8:35 pm
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Harris is actually interesting. Collins not so much.


 
Posted : 10/04/2015 8:40 pm
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Could be that 5th gears production/style saps the life out of the subject. Lets not forget Beebs Topgear production team could almost produce ad like quality, creative panning, music etc which really helps back up a presenter. Along with the ideas.

5th gears is like having a good singer (who is great in a recording studio) having to sing alone on a stage live without a band.

Plato in a team joking, big effects etc could he fit in?

Would Hammond do well on his own in a 5th gear production?? No!

Harris- I can see his passion. Its just too nerdlike


 
Posted : 11/04/2015 7:02 am
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I reckon Hammond and May can carry top gear alone


 
Posted : 11/04/2015 7:30 am