Hello CT. My name is Richard Porter and I was the script editor on Top Gear. Ask me anything.
After working on the show for 13 years, 22 series and 175 programmes, there’s quite a lot I can tell you about Top Gear. I know whose idea it was to get a dog, I was there when we got threatened by drug barons in Bolivia, I can give you the real story of that Porsche number plate.
After working on the show for 13 years, 22 series and 175 programmes, there’s quite a lot I can tell you about Top Gear. I know whose idea it was to get a dog, I was there when we got threatened by drug barons in Bolivia, I can give you the real story of that Porsche number plate. I’ve put all these things in my new book, but you can ask me about them anyway. Or something else. Up to you. I’m here all night. Try the soup in a basket.
Comments
Is the arrestation in France by our “Gendarmerie” was planned ? I guess it wasn’t planned.. Sorry for that.
Is the team likes France even though Clarkson likes to make fun of us?
Can Top Gear survive in your opinion? Sure there was old TG but since the rehashed version was so powerful do you think the new one will be able to carry on the name?
Was the Alabama scene real? I’m inclined to believe that it is but a lot of people have their doubts and i just want to know once and for all.
What was the most expensive episode of top gear?
How do I get a job on Top Gear?
What was your reaction when you heard clarkson got sacked or when you heard he punched a producer?
What happened to the cool wall?
Most new car reviews are overwhelmingly positive as journalists/publications are terrified of not being invited to the next launch. Was this ever a problem for Top Gear?
Who came up with the Polar special? It’s really interesting how someone got an idea that it may be possible to drive to the north pole.
What went behind the idea of the trip you guys had in Romania and how did you personally like the Transfagarasan Highway? :D