# Top Gear on The No Agenda Show Top Gear comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to March 2015. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – March 2015 - **Related topics:** [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Jeremy Clarkson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-clarkson.md), [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [Budget Cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-cuts.md), [Dad's Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dad-s-army.md), [Electric Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md), [Energy Density](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-density.md), [Ferrari](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ferrari.md), [Ford F-150](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ford-f-150.md), [Formula One](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula-one.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Jean-Claude Juncker, Dad's Army, and Top Gear PR - **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-15 - **Time:** 2:05:21–2:08:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/jean-claude-juncker-dad-s-army-and-top-gear-pr.md Nigel Farage mocked EU official Jean-Claude Juncker's call for a European army by referencing the theme song to the British sitcom "Dad's Army." Meanwhile, the suspension of Jeremy Clarkson from "Top Gear" is analyzed as a potential PR stunt to drive global demand for the show's simultaneous premiere in 50 countries. The hosts predict Clarkson's eventual reinstatement after the controversy generates sufficient international buzz. Keywords: [jean-claude juncker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jean-claude-juncker.md), [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [dad's army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dad-s-army.md), [jeremy clarkson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-clarkson.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) ### UK Public Sector Strikes and Jeremy Clarkson - **Episode:** [361: The Fact of the Bladder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/361-the-fact-of-the-bladder.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-01 - **Time:** 1:22:58–1:25:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/361-the-fact-of-the-bladder/chapter/uk-public-sector-strikes-and-jeremy-clarkson.md Over two million public sector workers in the UK went on strike to protest austerity measures and changes to pension contributions. Jeremy Clarkson, host of the BBC's "Top Gear," sparked controversy by jokingly suggesting on "The One Show" that the strikers should be executed in front of their families. The hosts discuss the disparity between government pensions and private sector reality. Keywords: [jeremy clarkson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-clarkson.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [uk strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-strikes.md) ### Top Gear, Nissan Leaf, Media Manipulation - **Episode:** [329: Two Batteries One Cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/329-two-batteries-one-cup.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-11 - **Time:** 1:52:01–1:53:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/329-two-batteries-one-cup/chapter/top-gear-nissan-leaf-media-manipulation.md The BBC show Top Gear is accused of staging a segment to make the Nissan Leaf electric car appear unreliable by starting a race with a partially depleted battery. Host Jeremy Clarkson reportedly defended the manipulation as "how television works." The hosts compare this to a previous controversy involving Tesla. Keywords: [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [nissan leaf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nissan-leaf.md), [jeremy clarkson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-clarkson.md), [electric cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md) ### UK TV Licensing and BBC Top Gear - **Episode:** [207: What do you call Soy milk?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/207-what-do-you-call-soy-milk.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-10 - **Time:** 1:40:45–1:42:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/207-what-do-you-call-soy-milk/chapter/uk-tv-licensing-and-bbc-top-gear.md In the United Kingdom, residents are required to pay a 142-pound annual TV license fee, which now applies to anyone with an internet connection regardless of television ownership. The fee supports the BBC, which is praised for producing high-quality content like Top Gear. The show's lack of commercial sponsors allows for honest, often brutal reviews of vehicles, such as the Ford F-150. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [tv license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tv-license.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [internet connection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-connection.md), [ford f-150](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ford-f-150.md) ### Top Gear Budget Cuts, BBC Financial Pressure, and Jeremy Clarkson - **Episode:** [83: One Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-25 - **Time:** 8:47–10:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips/chapter/top-gear-budget-cuts-bbc-financial-pressure-and-jeremy-clarkson.md The BBC has reportedly ordered the television show Top Gear to reduce its budget by £200,000, leading to suggestions that the presenters test cheaper vehicles. Host Jeremy Clarkson has publicly defied these constraints, vowing to spend the remaining budget on high-end supercars like Lamborghinis and Ferraris. There is speculation regarding whether the budget crisis is a genuine financial squeeze or a publicity stunt to drive viewership. Keywords: [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [jeremy clarkson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-clarkson.md), [budget cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-cuts.md), [lamborghini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lamborghini.md), [ferrari](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ferrari.md) ### Free Daily Newspapers and Media Commercialism - **Episode:** [82: Boom and Bust Explained](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-22 - **Time:** 23:50–27:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/free-daily-newspapers-and-media-commercialism.md Free daily newspapers in London and major U.S. cities are criticized for providing "pre-processed" soundbite news. The hosts compare this to the BBC's Top Gear, arguing that removing commercial sponsorship allows for more honest content, though they admit they would accept large contributions. Keywords: free newspapers, [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [soundbites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soundbites.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) ### Jeremy Clarkson Controversy and BBC Salaries - **Episode:** [70: Short Changed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-07 - **Time:** 45:07–47:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed/chapter/jeremy-clarkson-controversy-and-bbc-salaries.md Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson faced criticism after calling Prime Minister Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot" during a press conference in Australia. The hosts also discuss the BBC's refusal to disclose top presenter salaries under the Freedom of Information Act. They note the BBC Radio budget of £460 million and the high percentage allocated to top talent. Keywords: [jeremy clarkson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-clarkson.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), radio budget, [freedom of information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-information.md) ### Harold Pinter, Eartha Kitt, Top Gear, British Anti-Americanism - **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-27 - **Time:** 41:13–44:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/harold-pinter-eartha-kitt-top-gear-british-anti-americanism.md The deaths of Nobel laureate Harold Pinter and entertainer Eartha Kitt are discussed, with Pinter characterized as a frequent critic of American policy. This leads to a critique of the British show "Top Gear" and its portrayal of American stereotypes during a special filmed in the Southern United States. Curry notes that while British media is often anti-American, individual interactions remain friendly. Keywords: harold pinter, eartha kitt, [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), anti-americanism ### Formula One Financial Crisis, Honda Exit, NASCAR - **Episode:** [61: One Big Ponzi Scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/61-one-big-ponzi-scheme.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-13 - **Time:** 1:13:31–1:16:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/61-one-big-ponzi-scheme/chapter/formula-one-financial-crisis-honda-exit-nascar.md Formula One is facing a financial crisis as major sponsors and teams like Honda withdraw due to high participation costs, which can reach 300 million pounds annually. The hosts compare the technical complexity of "piloting" a Formula One car to the more physical "bumping" style of NASCAR and IndyCar racing. Keywords: [formula one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula-one.md), [honda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honda.md), [nascar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nascar.md), [indycar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indycar.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md) ### BBC Funding Model, Top Gear, and Subsidized Media - **Episode:** [28: The Future of Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/28-the-future-of-media.md) - **Published:** 2008-04-27 - **Time:** 1:26:11–1:29:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/28-the-future-of-media/chapter/bbc-funding-model-top-gear-and-subsidized-media.md The UK's television license fee system is credited with allowing high-quality, non-commercial programming like "Top Gear" to exist. Without the need for corporate sponsorship, shows can remain critical of major industries. The hosts suggest that a similar user-subsidized model could save American public broadcasting from its reliance on corporate underwriters like Monsanto or GE. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), sky plus, television tax, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsorship.md) ### Gasoline Energy Density, Top Gear and Personal Motoring - **Episode:** [12: Lawsuit Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy.md) - **Published:** 2008-01-12 - **Time:** 38:57–41:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy/chapter/gasoline-energy-density-top-gear-and-personal-motoring.md The hosts discuss the superior energy density of gasoline compared to alternative fuels, which explains its continued dominance in the automotive market. Adam Curry mentions his waning interest in driving despite living in the UK, the "land of Top Gear." He also provides a brief update on his partner Patricia's recovery from an appendectomy. 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