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
Did people on the show feel weird about you writing the book, or were they generally supportive?
During the last few seasons I noticed James’ fashion sense ,which was always bad, got worse. Was there a reason for this?
What was the average cost of making an episode, and what was the most expensive to make?
Has Richard Hammond ever whitened his teeth?
What happened to all the cars used in the show? I mean cheap cars and specials’ cars .
Are they stored somewhere or just been sold immediately?
I’d love to see some of them if it’s possible :)
Did you borrow cars from specific people (ie. one guy who was several) or were they mostly press cars?
Do Hammond and May someti.es get upset because of Clarckson jokes
What car filming crew use on specials
Looked to me like someone always moved the fit birds in the audience to the in studio shot scenes behind whoever was presenting, As the BBC never sent me TG tickets when I asked can you confirm or deny this rumour? How nice is Sabine Schmitz arse in the flesh? Looks ace on ca,mera
why does my girlfriend think Top Gear is stupid?
Did Richard keep Oliver?