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And on That Bombshell

Inside the Madness and Genius of TOP GEAR

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And on That Bombshell

By: Richard Porter
Narrated by: Richard Porter, Ben Elliot
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For 13 years, 22 series and 175 shows, Richard Porter was script editor of Top Gear, from the first faltering pilot episode in 2002 until the very last show presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in 2015.

Along the way they destroyed cars, sparked diplomatic incidents, set fire to caravans, almost killed one of the presenters, and somehow transformed Top Gear from a shabby BBC Two motoring show into an Emmy-winning, record-breaking, planet-straddling behemoth.

And on That Bombshell tells stories from behind the scenes of one of the world's most successful television programmes, taking in driving monkeys, broken bones, flying cars, angry rednecks and Jeremy Clarkson's secret nickname.

Richard Porter provides a unique insight into how the programmes were made, revealing behind-the-scenes disasters more comical than anything seen on screen and explaining what it was like to work inside the self-professed 'poky motoring show' that accidentally became a global phenomenon.

Read by Ben Elliot and with an introduction read by the author.

©2015 Richard Porter (P)2015 Orion Publishing Group Automotive Engineering Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV History & Criticism Radio Transportation Funny Witty
Insider Perspective • Behind-the-scenes Stories • Comprehensive History • Humorous Anecdotes • Authentic Narration
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loved it, gave me the behind the scene look of my favorite show. goodbye top gear

great book

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This was a really fun listen. While there are definitely some slower parts of the book, the real meat is the anecdotal stories about Clarkson, Hammond, and May from Porter. I feel like I learned a lot about these 3 fascinating individuals, and I think this is a must-buy for any Top Gear/Grand Tour fan.

For Top Gear enthusiasts!

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By pengame alone, the book is probably a 3-4 stars. But I'm a topgear fan, hence the 5.

Just an exceptionally biased topgear fan

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A very well done and well read back story on one of the most unique TV shows of the last 25 years.
Interesting, funny and informative; read by the author and the guy who lived it. Fully enjoyable book.

If you like Top Gear....

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Having binged top gear multiple times it’s amazing hearing the behind the scenes story. As most would say, I could listen to this for days but am thrilled there is an inside scoop at all! Thank you Richard for writing a phenomenal book and for being a part of a phenomenal show. All top gear fans will enjoy this and even people who aren’t fans should as well. Now on to Hammond’s book!

Absolutely fascinating!!!

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If you ever wished to find yourself next to a member of the crew on a long haul flight or discover, over several pints, that the gentleman sitting next to you at the pub was capable of delivering earnest and funny tales of the show with informed authority then this is absolutely the title for you. I hope you enjoy it as I did, considering I restarted it the moment I finished this review. Cheers to Mr. Porter and Mr. Elliot, and my thanks.

If you hated the show, you're going to hate this.

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A funny and, at times, heartwarming look behind the scenes at the BBC show Top Gear.

Ambitious and not rubbish!

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If you where a fan of top gear, put this audio book on and enjoy the inter workings.

Top Gear 4th wall

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Very good listen. Have a go; you will enjoy it. Meanwhile... Good night all

Great story

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Loved it. A glimpse into Top Gear history/operations written in a Top Gear humor style.

For All Top Gear Fans

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