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.
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What was it all like, all 22 programs? Dose it feel like a blur when you look back?
In 6 months time instead of ‘ex script editor of Top Gear’ you will officially be known as Richard Porter ………….?
All those moments when the trio crashed their cars! Like when Hammond crashed the F-Type in the perfect road trip video or when Hammond crashed the 458 who paid for the damages or were they let off without any payments?
Which Civic is best Civic?
Has there ever been a car that the show has either modified or destroyed where you wished they just… hadn’t?
Was it part of the script for Jeremy to get mad and punch a producer?
Whats the most fun you’ve had on Set? I’ve read the book, don’t say the bus. Especially that Unfunny one.
Also, please do write for the 3’s new show.
How do you feel about your petrolhead costume being “Sexy Jeremy Clarkson” according to this chart?
You had the coolest job ever
I only have one quick question, do the guy’s modify the cheap car’s themselves? Or is it done by mechanics