I logon just to find a 14 page (40 posts a page) Travis thread, instant epic :lol
Original Top Gear is having it’s own issues with loss of innocence in the crew, loss of direction, too much script and becoming more and more of an entertainment show, than a car show, for better or for worse is arguable.
They got too much going on to even try to get into the US market and deal with BS of marketing, fair representation and conflicts of interest.
Only way to success is independent production, which won’t happen from BBC.