"we're quite old now".....no other way of saying it but those words hurt. Like everyone else I want these three to be around forever as they formed a huge part of our Sundays for years
Well said, and I think about that every special. Selfishly I wish them good health and long lives to keep providing me with specials that have been such a joy in my life. Scandi Flick is an instant classic. Here’s to the next one. Going to surprise us with a Christmas special boys…come on 💪
I know they said they wanted to continue doing films until one of them dies but if it comes to a point where they are unable to make films, a podcast would be amazing.
That's what I miss about old format the most: them discussing car news, talking about random stuff and arguing with each other in the process. Would be nice to have, at least once in a while.
If you're able to find it, listen to Clarkson, Hammond, and May's appearance on Adam Carolla's podcast that preceded TGT. They were absolute naturals at the format.
I could not have said it better. This was one of the best shows. Calm, no bs, and as phylosophical about these cars as one can get without naming specs :)
It is. But on the other hand, Clarkson should be there as well. It's the package that works and much like when TopGear ended i can't see Richard and James ever continue without Jeremy.
I literally jaw-dropped at the ending seeing the Evo arriving at the airport in all her majesty despite "facing" death twice and, despite that, still carrying on. Well done to the mechanics that worked to fix the car and BRAVO! to everyone involved in this episode, it was iconic. Glad that the lads are back and that James is fine :)
@Master General not all. I'm American however he don't run this country. Although I do support Trump he dosnt run for all of America. America is a continent. Not a country. Many countries in America you don't have to live in the United States to be American. Just have to live in North or south America
For all we know they took it to a workshop for any period they liked and swapped the engine and whatever was needed and shot that last scene. Nothing jaw dropping in this horrible episode of tgt.
Absolutely legends. The fact that James May took a broken rib early in filming and just carried on like a trooper is impressive. Thanks for this guys it made my morning!
From my experience of breaking 3 ribs (I’m a rugby player), it’s such a weird experience. It’s almost like you can’t really feel that it’s broken.. maybe it was the pain meds, but you only really feel them if they touch something. I didn’t have any trouble breathing or anything. But as I said I was on really strong pain killers back then and it was years ago so maybe I’m just not remembering the pain.
While I'm a Subaru guy, _Scandi Flick_ gave me a new respect for the Evo. It crashed into a solid wall, then into ice-cold water, and each time, it was resurrected for James to finish the trip.
it was brilliant.. playing chicken with a cave wall and driving across a semi frozen lake brings back memories of my buddies and I in H.S. we'd likely still be doing that if our wives didn't keep us in check. This is classic buddy hi jinks.
@@zainm5919 Seamen barely was, and the Mongolia special literally wasn’t. The only one that was this staged was A Massive Hunt, and I didn’t like that one either.
watching the EVO survive put one of the biggest smiles on my face, what a true hero Wish Clarkson wasnt perpetually busy so he could be with them for these shorts
@Will he heck as like Hahaha if only, that thing is totally wrecked. Structural integrity is destroyed, car is a write-off. Big hits from the side are often unrepairable
@@hmslc8289 You're the only one out of the few that've commented that clearly know anything about cars. The Evo8 isn't completely unrepairable as in it's not possible to repair it - but the amount of parts you would have to replace in order for the car to be worthy of the road again would be near endless. You might as well replace the entire car. It's a beautiful car but it'll never be road worthy again unfortunately.
The whole setup was idiotic from start to finish. I don't understand how their safety inspection crew green lit this in the first place. It's literally playing chicken with a mountain wall. Speaking of weird things: did we ever get any info why the Dutch were in a Norwegian mountain? Nato joint training op?
@@Wistbacka yeah, I thought they were just using some odd movie magic to make it look dangerous when it was actually all safe. Like: "Ok, no way that wall is real and really that close to the finish line!" - [CRASH] "Oh... what the F are these guys insane?!" 😱 That was a real shocker. Just like the Farmkana clip where Jezza apparently ran over and killed a bunch of sheep. That one made me double take as well, but I don't think the sheep were real...
He was going too fast and didn't brake on time, and had he had a left hand drive car, it would've been less likely for May to have a whiplash or any other injury that might've occurred.
Absolutely and after the fiasco of the cancellation I hope they move to Netflix Amazon waste so much money on crappy shows. The only reason I got Amazon was that show otherwise I’ll cancel them who cares about the Royals and their antics !
Always!!! Most "maniacs" are in fact the safest drivers because they have crashed already... in a safe place and manner without cameras :D or witnesses... so they know their car's limits
While that would be great to watch I'm pretty sure a bent frame in a modern unibody car is the end of that car (frame is designed to deform once and once only).
@@Milnoc even bent frames can be repaired if you have the money to do it, or getting a new frame made, but thats expensive, seems like may's not interested enough to keep it to save it, and hammonds business would have to charge him a pretty penny for it, ( season 2 of the workshop can't come soon enough).
May's crash at the start, and going through the ice. I've watched these guys for a long time and it's the first time I really went 'oh shyt'. And twice in a single episode.
Ice part was clearly staged and safe, you could see that all the time. Nobody from the crew even tried to rescue him and then clarkson and hammond did that idiotic rescue mission that took like 2 hours at least and car didnt drown by even an inch during that time, it was clear that its supported by some platform below the ice or they just choose very shallow spot. Tunnel crash was much more dangerous
I've watched Jeremy since my early teens and I still remember the first show these three did together in a near-empty studio. These three have been with me through my life, feeding my interest in cars. There's no one like them simply because no one sees, interprets, and communicate about cars the way these three do. I'm super grateful for them and for the team that makes these films possible.
Same here. Having been in an accident that merged a tree, my right front wheel, the engine somewhere in the middle, and the left part of the engine with the left front wheel a little outside the car, I was shocked and taken back for a second. But it was good to see he came out even better than I did (and I am not complaining).
They definitely got me. When they started racing *into* a tunnel toward a wall I figured, "Eh, this kind of sucks. Clearly it's got to be faked in some way for the purposes of television. If you did this in real life with the lights only coming on in sections surely you'd crash into...the wall. Who races TOWARD a wall?" These loveable dim bulbs, that's who lol
@@SkipTheKip When Richard and James locked Jeremy out of a pub. I don't remember the exact season x episode but it is the one where Clarkson pranked Hammond into driving over his own roof in retaliation
You know, I think you're onto something here. Perhaps they can find a studio where they discuss cars. And perhaps a track where they test them. Ohhh! I got it! They can do it on weekly basis and have like a TV show or something! :D
Old and commercial I'd say. Gone are the days of proper reviews - serving the naked truth. It's either they've gone senile and like everything now or just make a quick buck and advertise whatever is brought to them. In either case I think they should retire before completely ruining the reputation they've built while at the BBC
@@Antonio88870 what do you call the reviews they do - I call it advertising. How many favourable reviews when they worked for the BBC and how many now @ The Grand Tour?
@@thepcdoctor6082 what do you expect them to say about the cars? They find have to say bad things when there's no bad thing to be said. The only sponsor/partner was DHL and that's because of the studio. They're at Amazon, one of the most valuable companies out there, founded and owned by who's currently in third place on the richest people list...
@@thodoriskanellos3458 Of course, he wasn't really in the boot. If you listen carefully, you will recognise these sound snippets from various Grand Tour episodes. But it was still funny and I think it was fitting...
Yeah the first sound clip is from their first Scottish trip if I remember correctly. Hammond and May lock him out of the hotel and he's banging on the door in rage lol
I just watched the episode and that crash completely took me by surprise. I was genuinely shocked and feared for James' life. I hope they're not letting this deter them from making any further Grand Tours.
As a Mitsubishi driver myself I think we can all say yes its upsetting to see James crash such a nice car but we can all respect the way it went out full send!
Same, if only the BBC would allow for them to show footage of their Top Gear days as they discussed the vehicles! That said, I'm so glad that Amazon picked them up! I just re-watched the "Seamen" episode again haha, got me thinking, it would be cool if their next special was like one of their old Top Gear challenges, where Jeremy drives the car and Richard & James use public transit or James' little Cessna plane.
I was a subaru guy who jumped ship to an evo 9. James is absolutely right about it, the Evo is way more ratchet or as the brits call it, chav. That said funny enough, most people in the community are fans of both lol, not really as much divisiveness about it as people tend to think!
@@Myrvold Like the whole interminable section on the ski slope, and winching the car out of the lake after it "accidentally" fell through the ice. Could have done without both of those.
First half was perfection, second half felt more scripted, but there's no denying that crash was no planned. Overall an enjoyable viewing experience I'd say.
Watching this just evokes great memories of the last 19 years of Top Gear and Grand Tour with Clarkson, May, and Hammond. An epic journey and the catalog keeps growing. Thanks.
I know all good things come to a end. But I wanted to thank all of you guys for all the Amazing different shows you have done . The specials and the TH-cam content and the thousands of laughs you have give us over they years. If there was a award you deserve it ! It will surely be a sad day when it's over. God bless and thank you for everything !
Scandi Flick was the funniest and most entertaining yet. I know the blokes are getting old and all but I really wished they did more of these. Fantastic entertainment!
Yea...the Lancer had everything thrown at it...staged I'm sure...I wanted to like the wrx when it first appeared on the scene decades ago...but just could not stand the sound of the horrid boxer...they sound like they're always running on 3 cylinders. I had a Forester GT as a company car...and seriously...it feel apart. Stupid things like Drink holder breaking...Windscreen wiper motor packing it in...Alternator "Fell Off"...so many things just simply fell off. All under warranty but it was always in the shop for some stupid thing...after the Forester I swore never to personally own a Subaru
@@loghanduvall8269 yeah I gathered as much, that’s why I specifically called out the “on-screen” friendliness. It adds a different element to the dynamics of the 3
That episode felt way more extreme than most of the previous ones, with the crash and the fire and the utter destruction. And watching the crash, it certainly did look much more serious than it actually was. Seeing his head jerk towards the window with no airbag curtains, and seeing his dazed expression when he exited the car, I was so sure he had a concussion and I teared up a bit. I was in a crash while I had my head resting against the window of a chevy spark before my side was rammed by an SUV with a nudge bar. I think I would have either had serious eye injuries with glass in my eyes, or suffered severe head/brain trauma had I not decided to lay my seat back and lie down 10 seconds before we got hit. I remember looking down at the shards of glass all over my lap and chest and just dissasociating, thinking I was in a dream the first few seconds after the crash. It is just such a scary experience. However, my bf and I both loved the episode, my boyfriend even more so because he's northern Swedish and was very excited to see them visit. We can't wait for the next!
@@Creamcups In the one accident I've been in - a passenger in a car sliding sideways towards a cliff face - I remember in the moments I saw that cliff coming towards my side of the car going "I'm tense. I need to relax or it'll hurt more", looked forward, released the tension in my neck, and then we made impact. Managed to avoid whiplash, so something must have worked...
After he bounced his head off the rock in the middle east, was knocked unconscious, taken to the hospital, and somehow came back later the same day with somehow a clean bill of health.. I'm pretty convinced he's got an iron head.
It reminded me of the donkey part where he fell off of one of them. Then there's the part where he was knocked on the ground by the rope they had tied to the jaaaaaag and the mini and he got a bloody head in the middle east because of it.
I don't know exactly what it was but this episode really reminded me of the topgear days, it almost felt like a not so cheap car challenge especially seeing James arrive at the end with the evo still somehow working
I'm really liking these more subdued car exploration and conversations. Don't get me wrong, I love the insanity of the normal episodes, but this more low-key video has reminded me that nobody can shoot the ***t like car guys.
James really wanted to win. And for me on this episode James and that Evo gets the win, surviving that crash and falling through the ice. This is a great episode. And this post-trip talk is a great idea, you guys should do more if possible! And thank you for the laughs and awesome content as always.
As much as the three men of them together are absolutely hilarious they also have unbelievable knowledge about cars and have nothing but absolute love for them,that’s truly unique and from the heart,that can never be replaced.
Seeing them drive around the area of my hometown of Tromsø was so cool. And I think A Scandi Flick was one of the best specials yet, I may be a little bit biased, but seeing these awesome cars go rallying was really cool, and James made me appreciate what a beast that EVO really is, Richard choosing the Subaru Petter Solberg won his championship in, and I thought I was crazy at first, but I always thought Jeremy had a good point with the Audi, and he was so right. Thanks for an awesome special
One of the best specials ever. That Impreza sounds amazing, and I love the facts that Hammond is keeping it. I get that when you do the things they've done with their cars, you form a bonding with the car I would have kept it aswell. Even James's EVO, keep it and try to buy bent/broken parts
Absolute hilarious watching this. Loved the explanation of of how James thought about avoiding the cameraman and then Clarkson, which he regretted after.
Really enjoyed this video with a more personal and slow paced talk about the cars. Sad that the Evo was written off but surely some parts must be salvageable. Hopefully bits of it can live on elsewhere.
"We're quite old now" hits different. When the day that these three are gone arrives it's going to be one of the saddest days in car history and television history too.
@@Eagle3302PL They hit it out of the park with the Mongolian special. this one was a return to form, but Mongolia is up there with the best Top Gear specials. think I'll watch it again tonight.
You can check out some of James' best bits from Our Man in Japan 🇯🇵 th-cam.com/play/PLSXPYspKybUePSNz_CRyrR8wY4xsrX_o-.html and Our Man in Italy 🇮🇹 th-cam.com/play/PLSXPYspKybUdik8nwidjdpLncdqF5qDqg.html
'A Scandi Flick' is honestly one of your best series/specials. Loved it! And I love seeing you all, save Jeremy, reunited w/ your rides. Richard - please chronicle your work and upgrade of the Subie!
the wrx and evo really are special cars. WRC has produced a handful of timeless classics and these are definitely two of the best. they tapped in to that special kind of mechanical magic; where the passion that went into the design becomes tangible in the form of driving experience
See, for me being a bit older, I'd look at the (original!) Audi Quattro, and the Mitsubishi Galant as being rally classics. Of course, anyone even marginally older than me would probably be muttering something angry about the Ford Escort right now... but really, that 5cyl Quattro blatting through a rally stage, makes the hairs on your hair stand on end.
I can't believe this is the first time this has happened, great idea , I'm even beginning to think you should do one for each one that's already happened
One of the best GT episodes yet. I loved every second of it. It reminded me of the good old days on TG. Also, a former EVO owner and current STi owner I prefer the STi. It's not faster and it's less capable over all, but they are fantastic cars and they sound so special.
This episode felt a lot more real with all their banter. Sure there are some heavily scripted moments, but it felt like the good old days of their top gear adventures. Best episode of Grand Tour yet imo
Love it, the chemistry between them love it, we’re all getting old, you have to keep going guys, what a fabulous entertaining show, as they all were. Hammond !!!! So funny and clever 😂
Those three have such a great rapport and their personalitys just make the series. The hilarity and the hare brained schemes are just so memorable. I've cried with laughter many time when they were the brilliant Top Gear front men. It went downhill rapidly when the trio walked.
My wife and I were sitting on the couch watching the most recent special, and when James crashed into the wall, I had a very emotional reaction. I had crashed my motorbike two weeks prior (and received some injuries), and James is my favorite of the three, and I just sat there on the couch weeping in sympathy and maybe a little PTSD. It was certainly an emotional moment. I'm glad to see he seems to have healed up well.
I really feel like that EVO needs to be put on a plinth and preserved. I honestly can't believe that May isn't keeping it because that car was the hero of the story. Completely indestructible. By the end it looked hung drawn and quartered and yet it still got to the there. A true testament to Japanese quality and a great example of a car with an enormous heart!
Just thank you, you 3 never fail to bring me joy and happiness I love everything you do and can watch it again and again still gives me the same emotions. Thank you
This is one of the best things that Grand Tour have put out. I could watch this all of the time! I enjoyed every minute. No silly scripting or over the top hijinks, other than Clarkson stuffed in the trunk.
Very relieved to hear the crash didn't cause any major injuries. It had many of us worried whilst watching, especially as it happened to Mr Slowly! Long live GT.
Which car from The Grand Tour: A Scandi Flick is your favourite? 🤔
The Volvo ❤
Subaru!!!!
That Mitsubishi...
The Audi yeah I’m a boring person.
Unpopular opinion: Jeremy's RS4 is actually pretty sick 🔥
I'm confident enough to say we'd all want more of these post-trip conversations!
Adamc!!!!
ADAM CCCCCCccccccc
should become a standard thing
@AdamC3046 yes
I'm confident enough to say that we just want more & more content of them.
"we're quite old now".....no other way of saying it but those words hurt. Like everyone else I want these three to be around forever as they formed a huge part of our Sundays for years
100%. Top Gear was my night before school TV. One of the best programmes ever on the BBC I think.
Well said, and I think about that every special. Selfishly I wish them good health and long lives to keep providing me with specials that have been such a joy in my life. Scandi Flick is an instant classic. Here’s to the next one. Going to surprise us with a Christmas special boys…come on 💪
Yes and they won't stop I heard they not stopping anytime soon
@@Gndlf_TheOrange you think? So you aren't totally sure? 😄
For everyone on either side of the pond.
What a genius way to include Clarkson in the skit - even if he was unavailable for the shoot. Credit to the Directors/Producers
It took me way too long to realize they were just using old soundbytes of Jezz shouting at Hammond
You mean Jezza with the red mist *wasn't* in the boot after all? That's disappointing.
Pretty sure it's some BS contractual thing where all 3 can only be on screen together for Amazon releases.
Still wondering why he’s never with them for any of the YT vids
I prefer to believe that he is actually stuck in the trunk, just because he is uncomfortable
A podcast where the trio just chat about any old car stuff for an hour would be a GIGANTIC success.
I know they said they wanted to continue doing films until one of them dies but if it comes to a point where they are unable to make films, a podcast would be amazing.
Its called Top Gear... they did it for a good while.
SO TRUE!
That's what I miss about old format the most: them discussing car news, talking about random stuff and arguing with each other in the process. Would be nice to have, at least once in a while.
If you're able to find it, listen to Clarkson, Hammond, and May's appearance on Adam Carolla's podcast that preceded TGT. They were absolute naturals at the format.
It's so refreshingly nice to see just Richard and James. Calm, quiet, professional.
Meanwhile from the boot...."HAMMOND!!!"
I could not have said it better. This was one of the best shows. Calm, no bs, and as phylosophical about these cars as one can get without naming specs :)
Well chaps, you see.... *in Clarkson's voice* 😃
It is. But on the other hand, Clarkson should be there as well. It's the package that works and much like when TopGear ended i can't see Richard and James ever continue without Jeremy.
@@destructionnl8165 I'd believe they would say the same!
I literally jaw-dropped at the ending seeing the Evo arriving at the airport in all her majesty despite "facing" death twice and, despite that, still carrying on. Well done to the mechanics that worked to fix the car and BRAVO! to everyone involved in this episode, it was iconic. Glad that the lads are back and that James is fine :)
"It was the volvo..." 😔😭😭😭 "And I *wasn't in it!* " 😲🥳
the hilux destruction was the best death survivor bar none.
@Master General not all. I'm American however he don't run this country. Although I do support Trump he dosnt run for all of America. America is a continent. Not a country. Many countries in America you don't have to live in the United States to be American. Just have to live in North or south America
For all we know they took it to a workshop for any period they liked and swapped the engine and whatever was needed and shot that last scene. Nothing jaw dropping in this horrible episode of tgt.
@@niewissen9912 you're responding to a bot mate
Absolutely legends. The fact that James May took a broken rib early in filming and just carried on like a trooper is impressive. Thanks for this guys it made my morning!
From my experience of breaking 3 ribs (I’m a rugby player), it’s such a weird experience. It’s almost like you can’t really feel that it’s broken.. maybe it was the pain meds, but you only really feel them if they touch something. I didn’t have any trouble breathing or anything.
But as I said I was on really strong pain killers back then and it was years ago so maybe I’m just not remembering the pain.
The crash was all a set up just to get more viewers. Everything on this show is fake. FACT.
Because brits don't know wtf studded tires are.
@@a1c3c3u but I want a massage
The smile on my face when the Evo shown up at the airport at the end of the special felt amazing it survived 2 fatal crashes
While I'm a Subaru guy, _Scandi Flick_ gave me a new respect for the Evo. It crashed into a solid wall, then into ice-cold water, and each time, it was resurrected for James to finish the trip.
Scandiflick was an instant classic. Gave me proper nostalgic top gear vibes
I agree, I wish it was a bit less staged though
it was brilliant.. playing chicken with a cave wall and driving across a semi frozen lake brings back memories of my buddies and I in H.S. we'd likely still be doing that if our wives didn't keep us in check.
This is classic buddy hi jinks.
I just wish it was longer. Such a long wait for just 1.5 hours is kinda anti climactic.
@@mooiboyace they're always staged tho
@@zainm5919 Seamen barely was, and the Mongolia special literally wasn’t. The only one that was this staged was A Massive Hunt, and I didn’t like that one either.
watching the EVO survive put one of the biggest smiles on my face, what a true hero
Wish Clarkson wasnt perpetually busy so he could be with them for these shorts
They had two evos
@@borris3768 Is there any proof or are you just saying that
what do u mean? Clarkson was in the boot of that audi.
@@holyrat5548 I am a producer for the bbc
@@borris3768 It was made by Amazon, so how would you know?
The car protected James in that crash, it deserves some big respect
@Will he heck as like Hahaha if only, that thing is totally wrecked. Structural integrity is destroyed, car is a write-off. Big hits from the side are often unrepairable
@@hmslc8289 can fix it easily on a jig
@@hmslc8289 You're the only one out of the few that've commented that clearly know anything about cars. The Evo8 isn't completely unrepairable as in it's not possible to repair it - but the amount of parts you would have to replace in order for the car to be worthy of the road again would be near endless. You might as well replace the entire car. It's a beautiful car but it'll never be road worthy again unfortunately.
well most cars are build to save the passengers in case of a crash
If James had crashed in the Audi the side curtain airbag would have gone off and protected his head from the B pillar impact.
When James crashed I felt my heart in my gut. Strange feeling so strongly for some guys Ive never met.
when I watched it I couldn't understand why Mr Slow decided to go for it, it was so out of his character to behave like that, any ideas?
Same, I knew he was okay obviously because I'd seen the news several months prior but it still looked like a bad crash
The whole setup was idiotic from start to finish. I don't understand how their safety inspection crew green lit this in the first place. It's literally playing chicken with a mountain wall.
Speaking of weird things: did we ever get any info why the Dutch were in a Norwegian mountain? Nato joint training op?
@@Wistbacka yeah, I thought they were just using some odd movie magic to make it look dangerous when it was actually all safe.
Like: "Ok, no way that wall is real and really that close to the finish line!" - [CRASH] "Oh... what the F are these guys insane?!" 😱
That was a real shocker. Just like the Farmkana clip where Jezza apparently ran over and killed a bunch of sheep. That one made me double take as well, but I don't think the sheep were real...
@@LRM12o8 Wait what? They killed sheep? 😱
May was the last person I was expecting to crash. That was pretty scary to watch.
as hammond said he stole his thing
I've watched the special twice now and it's still scary even the second time around!
The most reckless person, yet the less foolish 😂
He was going too fast and didn't brake on time, and had he had a left hand drive car, it would've been less likely for May to have a whiplash or any other injury that might've occurred.
it was the first time I said
"oh shit on fuck oh shit oh fuck" in an un-ironic fashion.
Loved this idea of having a post show talk. Do more of these whenever you can
The best trio of hosts.... ever... period. Love the content and please dont stop producing The Grand Tour
Audi rs4 rally car with clarkson on trunk edition
I agree.. The show could have been about sewing machines, and I would watch it 😀
Absolutely and after the fiasco of the cancellation I hope they move to Netflix Amazon waste so much money on crappy shows. The only reason I got Amazon was that show otherwise I’ll cancel them who cares about the Royals and their antics !
@@JOERANSTRAIGHTI still never understood what happened. With this, and also clarksons farm
So the safest driver is in fact Clarkson, who'd have thought?
Always!!! Most "maniacs" are in fact the safest drivers because they have crashed already... in a safe place and manner without cameras :D or witnesses... so they know their car's limits
I mean he only had one speeding ticket in 40 years of driving and he knows what he is doing so yes.
Speed and power really is answer to everything
@PGBlips Speed does tend to expose you to more potential to suddenly stopping though...
@@tinheart2853 and his genius which is frightening
Petition for Drivetribe to make a restoration series with that evo.
Yes!!!!
While that would be great to watch I'm pretty sure a bent frame in a modern unibody car is the end of that car (frame is designed to deform once and once only).
The frame's bent. Regrettably, it's toast.
@@Milnoc even bent frames can be repaired if you have the money to do it, or getting a new frame made, but thats expensive, seems like may's not interested enough to keep it to save it, and hammonds business would have to charge him a pretty penny for it, ( season 2 of the workshop can't come soon enough).
Get it to Mat Armstrong!
May's crash at the start, and going through the ice. I've watched these guys for a long time and it's the first time I really went 'oh shyt'. And twice in a single episode.
Ice part was clearly staged and safe, you could see that all the time. Nobody from the crew even tried to rescue him and then clarkson and hammond did that idiotic rescue mission that took like 2 hours at least and car didnt drown by even an inch during that time, it was clear that its supported by some platform below the ice or they just choose very shallow spot. Tunnel crash was much more dangerous
Ice crash wasn't real, it was a setup
They are acting like season 7 top gear.
I like it!
What about when James got laid out by the winch that one time?
I've watched Jeremy since my early teens and I still remember the first show these three did together in a near-empty studio. These three have been with me through my life, feeding my interest in cars. There's no one like them simply because no one sees, interprets, and communicate about cars the way these three do. I'm super grateful for them and for the team that makes these films possible.
Glad to see James is ok. Just watched and was genuinely shocked seeing that crash
Same here. Having been in an accident that merged a tree, my right front wheel, the engine somewhere in the middle, and the left part of the engine with the left front wheel a little outside the car, I was shocked and taken back for a second. But it was good to see he came out even better than I did (and I am not complaining).
same here. I let out an audible "oh shit" when it happened. The crash was completely unexpected. Glad James is ok!
I had just spun out in my car earlier that day when I watched the special, so that crash had me especially shocked.
They definitely got me. When they started racing *into* a tunnel toward a wall I figured, "Eh, this kind of sucks. Clearly it's got to be faked in some way for the purposes of television. If you did this in real life with the lights only coming on in sections surely you'd crash into...the wall. Who races TOWARD a wall?"
These loveable dim bulbs, that's who lol
Same
You know you’ve rewatched GT episodes too much when you recognise when Clarkson is shouting it’s actually from old episodes 😅
When?
@@SkipTheKip yes
@@SkipTheKip When Richard and James locked Jeremy out of a pub. I don't remember the exact season x episode but it is the one where Clarkson pranked Hammond into driving over his own roof in retaliation
@@zakvilanilam3388 that was the Piloting Extremely Nicely In Scotland episode.
Yeah I recognised 9:30 from the Colombia Special when Hammond reversed into Jeremy 😂😂
The episodes themselves need to be more like this. This is so natural, and therefore naturally funny.
Naturally all scripted
You know, I think you're onto something here. Perhaps they can find a studio where they discuss cars. And perhaps a track where they test them. Ohhh! I got it! They can do it on weekly basis and have like a TV show or something! :D
The show is literally like this, but with more driving and more info and more stupid high budget stunts.
@@InhalingWeasel I enjoyed the radio show they did, I'm not one for podcasts but maybe the occasional one of them would be good.
I agree, the banter made it more than the set pieces
“We’re quite old now.” Those words hit hard. It’ll genuinely be a sad day for humanity when these three inevitably film their final program together.
When I was a kid I never understood why the adults around me would mourn when a certain celebrity passed. But now I get it
Old and commercial I'd say. Gone are the days of proper reviews - serving the naked truth. It's either they've gone senile and like everything now or just make a quick buck and advertise whatever is brought to them. In either case I think they should retire before completely ruining the reputation they've built while at the BBC
@@thepcdoctor6082 when they have done any advertisement on The Grand Tour?
@@Antonio88870 what do you call the reviews they do - I call it advertising. How many favourable reviews when they worked for the BBC and how many now @ The Grand Tour?
@@thepcdoctor6082 what do you expect them to say about the cars? They find have to say bad things when there's no bad thing to be said. The only sponsor/partner was DHL and that's because of the studio. They're at Amazon, one of the most valuable companies out there, founded and owned by who's currently in third place on the richest people list...
Clarkson stuck in the boot the whole time and then James coming over to chat at the end was epic I love these three so much
I dont think he was actually in the boot mate, probably recorded the whole thing, but yea they quite fun
@@thodoriskanellos3458 Yeah
@@thodoriskanellos3458 Of course, he wasn't really in the boot. If you listen carefully, you will recognise these sound snippets from various Grand Tour episodes. But it was still funny and I think it was fitting...
Yeah the first sound clip is from their first Scottish trip if I remember correctly. Hammond and May lock him out of the hotel and he's banging on the door in rage lol
Your 100th like
The race in the tunnel was crazy, the guts they have these guys at their age
But why didn't they just race OUT of the tunnel??
@@ktang001 it'd never have been as interesting, risky, exciting. And no one would've crashed.
Fucking stupid is what it was. Pure stupidity. Shame he did not die. Or kill the crew. What a jackass and jackass show.
@@ktang001 I think the risk was too high. I think there was a cliff outside (*goes to check*)
@@ktang001 maybe because it wouldn't be so much fun
I enjoy the fact they've made a 15 minute supplementary genuine car program
I just watched the episode and that crash completely took me by surprise.
I was genuinely shocked and feared for James' life.
I hope they're not letting this deter them from making any further Grand Tours.
As a Mitsubishi driver myself I think we can all say yes its upsetting to see James crash such a nice car but we can all respect the way it went out full send!
Now I want to see them restore it. I'm doing alot more to mine than what it would take to fix theirs.
I’d watch hours of them just going through their old film cars 😇
I’d watch hours of watching Hammond trying to get up the ski slope on the sledge 😂
Same that would be an amazing series on its own.
Same, if only the BBC would allow for them to show footage of their Top Gear days as they discussed the vehicles! That said, I'm so glad that Amazon picked them up! I just re-watched the "Seamen" episode again haha, got me thinking, it would be cool if their next special was like one of their old Top Gear challenges, where Jeremy drives the car and Richard & James use public transit or James' little Cessna plane.
@@BullittHilts They do those on The Grand Tour as well. Like Clarkson in the Ford GT vs Hammond and May on the train.
@@wvXvxvXvw That's right! I forgot about that episode lol.
I remember watching these 3 growing up and all the joy and excitement it bought me. I'm thankful for the education, excitement, amazement and joy.
I hope you three never retire, even though we only see one show a year or so its worth it. Thanks guys and stay safe.
As a MASSIVE Evo/Mitsu fan, this episode is GOATED.
But also this one felt way less scripted and more natural. Straight up classic
Makes me wonder what this episode would’ve turned out like if James hadn’t of had his 2 mishaps
I was a subaru guy who jumped ship to an evo 9. James is absolutely right about it, the Evo is way more ratchet or as the brits call it, chav. That said funny enough, most people in the community are fans of both lol, not really as much divisiveness about it as people tend to think!
I must say the opposite. It felt extremely scripted :/
@@Myrvold Like the whole interminable section on the ski slope, and winching the car out of the lake after it "accidentally" fell through the ice. Could have done without both of those.
First half was perfection, second half felt more scripted, but there's no denying that crash was no planned. Overall an enjoyable viewing experience I'd say.
That crash shook me when I saw it, I'm glad a legendary car kept another legendary man safe.
Watching this just evokes great memories of the last 19 years of Top Gear and Grand Tour with Clarkson, May, and Hammond. An epic journey and the catalog keeps growing. Thanks.
Really enjoyed the pacing, candidness and overall tone of this conversation. Would love to see more of this within the show itself!
For me, Hamster trying to get back up the ski slope was the best bit, I spat my brew out 🤣
Waking up sliding down the hill was also hilarious
Words will never be able to describe how much I love these three ❤
That's just weird.....
There's only 2 of em though...
@Jeremy Brown chill dude
@Jeremy Brown Yeah bunch of DIVAS.
These guys chemistry is 20 years in the making. Wonderful entertainment
Keep these after show talks coming. Still miss the good old days when they used to do conversations street
I know all good things come to a end. But I wanted to thank all of you guys for all the Amazing different shows you have done . The specials and the TH-cam content and the thousands of laughs you have give us over they years. If there was a award you deserve it ! It will surely be a sad day when it's over. God bless and thank you for everything !
Please leave the crashes to us in the future Mr. May
that's Dr. May to you sir!
You're getting banned
I'm so glad to see them safely home again
Scandi Flick was the funniest and most entertaining yet. I know the blokes are getting old and all but I really wished they did more of these. Fantastic entertainment!
I have an Evo 8 and I love that the Evo survived everything! I think it needs to go into the Top Gear/Grand Tour hall of fame with the Toyota Helix.
Yea...the Lancer had everything thrown at it...staged I'm sure...I wanted to like the wrx when it first appeared on the scene decades ago...but just could not stand the sound of the horrid boxer...they sound like they're always running on 3 cylinders. I had a Forester GT as a company car...and seriously...it feel apart. Stupid things like Drink holder breaking...Windscreen wiper motor packing it in...Alternator "Fell Off"...so many things just simply fell off. All under warranty but it was always in the shop for some stupid thing...after the Forester I swore never to personally own a Subaru
*Hilux
@@23yearsand76 I don't think May crashing it into a wall was staged, though many other parts of the episode might have been.
I love how James and Richard have developed more on-screen friendliness through the pandemic rather than just always being at each other's necks
Thats just for show, they have been great friends for minimum of nearly 20 years
@@loghanduvall8269 yeah I gathered as much, that’s why I specifically called out the “on-screen” friendliness. It adds a different element to the dynamics of the 3
@@JLclickk But James did mention that them being at each other's necks is dramaticized for TV
Same
@@baastiplays He. Knows. He. Said. He. Knows
That episode felt way more extreme than most of the previous ones, with the crash and the fire and the utter destruction. And watching the crash, it certainly did look much more serious than it actually was. Seeing his head jerk towards the window with no airbag curtains, and seeing his dazed expression when he exited the car, I was so sure he had a concussion and I teared up a bit. I was in a crash while I had my head resting against the window of a chevy spark before my side was rammed by an SUV with a nudge bar. I think I would have either had serious eye injuries with glass in my eyes, or suffered severe head/brain trauma had I not decided to lay my seat back and lie down 10 seconds before we got hit. I remember looking down at the shards of glass all over my lap and chest and just dissasociating, thinking I was in a dream the first few seconds after the crash. It is just such a scary experience.
However, my bf and I both loved the episode, my boyfriend even more so because he's northern Swedish and was very excited to see them visit. We can't wait for the next!
It's crazy how the adrenaline momentarily makes you a supergenius in these situations, than seconds later you turn into a zombie. Glad you're okay.
@@Creamcups In the one accident I've been in - a passenger in a car sliding sideways towards a cliff face - I remember in the moments I saw that cliff coming towards my side of the car going "I'm tense. I need to relax or it'll hurt more", looked forward, released the tension in my neck, and then we made impact.
Managed to avoid whiplash, so something must have worked...
After he bounced his head off the rock in the middle east, was knocked unconscious, taken to the hospital, and somehow came back later the same day with somehow a clean bill of health.. I'm pretty convinced he's got an iron head.
Probably not the only one that screamed fucking hell shit is he okay
@@compwiz101 How did u manage to end up in a car sliding towards a cliff, im just curious...
I’m just glad May came out of that crash alive. I got really worried about him. When i saw him in the garage i was really relieved
It reminded me of the donkey part where he fell off of one of them. Then there's the part where he was knocked on the ground by the rope they had tied to the jaaaaaag and the mini and he got a bloody head in the middle east because of it.
I don't know exactly what it was but this episode really reminded me of the topgear days, it almost felt like a not so cheap car challenge especially seeing James arrive at the end with the evo still somehow working
I'm really liking these more subdued car exploration and conversations. Don't get me wrong, I love the insanity of the normal episodes, but this more low-key video has reminded me that nobody can shoot the ***t like car guys.
Hammond saying he was seriously gutted after May's crash ... because his car lost its rival, is just typical for these guys 😅😅😅
James really wanted to win. And for me on this episode James and that Evo gets the win, surviving that crash and falling through the ice. This is a great episode. And this post-trip talk is a great idea, you guys should do more if possible! And thank you for the laughs and awesome content as always.
As much as the three men of them together are absolutely hilarious they also have unbelievable knowledge about cars and have nothing but absolute love for them,that’s truly unique and from the heart,that can never be replaced.
We need more of these "debrief" sessions after their big journeys!
Can’t actually wait for some kind of series in which James and a team of specialists built the Evo back to its former glory.
As all the youtubers say, it's free content.
So glad these two decided to do this - a great way to cap off the Scandi Flick special.
Man it's so nice to see them actually converse like this
I wish they did these as “in-between” episodes between the big grand tour episode that would be fantastic
Seeing them drive around the area of my hometown of Tromsø was so cool. And I think A Scandi Flick was one of the best specials yet, I may be a little bit biased, but seeing these awesome cars go rallying was really cool, and James made me appreciate what a beast that EVO really is, Richard choosing the Subaru Petter Solberg won his championship in, and I thought I was crazy at first, but I always thought Jeremy had a good point with the Audi, and he was so right. Thanks for an awesome special
@TEXT ON TELEGRAM👉OFFICIAL GRAND TOUR Enough of the bullshit scammery already
How is the war with Denmark going?
One of the best specials ever. That Impreza sounds amazing, and I love the facts that Hammond is keeping it. I get that when you do the things they've done with their cars, you form a bonding with the car I would have kept it aswell. Even James's EVO, keep it and try to buy bent/broken parts
We need more of this. Conversation, type of cars, and the style in which they did this episode.
drive tribe? they already been doing stuff like this
But with Jeremy also
Absolute hilarious watching this. Loved the explanation of of how James thought about avoiding the cameraman and then Clarkson, which he regretted after.
Really enjoyed this video with a more personal and slow paced talk about the cars.
Sad that the Evo was written off but surely some parts must be salvageable. Hopefully bits of it can live on elsewhere.
⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️
Thanks for going through our videos.
Inbox us to Grab ownership of a prize🎉 🎉
Please make more episodes!!
We need the three of you, for our mental balance.
Thank you Mitsubishi, you've built a masterpiece that will forever be in our hearts. even if it's discontinued 🙂
"We're quite old now" hits different. When the day that these three are gone arrives it's going to be one of the saddest days in car history and television history too.
Martini turned to Martin is still hilarious. 😂
I absolutely! Love these three guys. Never in my life have I seen such chemistry. I will genuinely be gutted when it ends.
I'm confident that was the best Grand tour special ever by a long margin. I haven't laughed so much watching those 3 for a long long time.
I still think Lochdown was funnier but this was epic too!
Mongolia special is one of the best they ever did including even Top Gear
@@Eagle3302PL They hit it out of the park with the Mongolian special. this one was a return to form, but Mongolia is up there with the best Top Gear specials. think I'll watch it again tonight.
Love, love, LOVE James May’s shows! 🎥
You can check out some of James' best bits from Our Man in Japan 🇯🇵 th-cam.com/play/PLSXPYspKybUePSNz_CRyrR8wY4xsrX_o-.html and Our Man in Italy 🇮🇹 th-cam.com/play/PLSXPYspKybUdik8nwidjdpLncdqF5qDqg.html
'A Scandi Flick' is honestly one of your best series/specials. Loved it! And I love seeing you all, save Jeremy, reunited w/ your rides. Richard - please chronicle your work and upgrade of the Subie!
James May is slowly morphing into Billy Connolly 😂
My thoughts exactly
the wrx and evo really are special cars. WRC has produced a handful of timeless classics and these are definitely two of the best. they tapped in to that special kind of mechanical magic; where the passion that went into the design becomes tangible in the form of driving experience
See, for me being a bit older, I'd look at the (original!) Audi Quattro, and the Mitsubishi Galant as being rally classics. Of course, anyone even marginally older than me would probably be muttering something angry about the Ford Escort right now... but really, that 5cyl Quattro blatting through a rally stage, makes the hairs on your hair stand on end.
This was the grand tour return to form! Had a blast watching this one! That Evo tho!😍
I can't believe this is the first time this has happened, great idea , I'm even beginning to think you should do one for each one that's already happened
May, Hammond & Clarkson are the Beatles of car shows, I love them all. I can't get enough of the cutting edge of cocking about.
The ending was absolutly magnificient. The 3 taking pictures, some at the end pretty honest and funny. Loved it :) MOREEEEEEEEEEEE
You can always repair a car, but you cannot replace a James May.
One of the best GT episodes yet. I loved every second of it. It reminded me of the good old days on TG. Also, a former EVO owner and current STi owner I prefer the STi. It's not faster and it's less capable over all, but they are fantastic cars and they sound so special.
Not better than the Space shuttle Robin was. That episode is going to be VERY hard to beat. LMAO!
This episode felt a lot more real with all their banter. Sure there are some heavily scripted moments, but it felt like the good old days of their top gear adventures. Best episode of Grand Tour yet imo
They talk about cars like wine. The intricacys, the way it makes you feel whilst consuming it, the fanbase....fantastic
Please don't stop doing this amazing show!!!!
with Clarkson in the boot Richard and James can actually have a proper discussion about the cars 😂😂
God I'd love to watch a round table where the three of them sit down after each episode and discuss the adventure like this.
Them prerecording audio just to make it seem like Jeremy is in the boot is hilarious
This post trip debrief is amazing. Absolutely loved it!
Love it, the chemistry between them love it, we’re all getting old, you have to keep going guys, what a fabulous entertaining show, as they all were. Hammond !!!! So funny and clever 😂
Those three have such a great rapport and their personalitys just make the series. The hilarity and the hare brained schemes are just so memorable. I've cried with laughter many time when they were the brilliant Top Gear front men. It went downhill rapidly when the trio walked.
My wife and I were sitting on the couch watching the most recent special, and when James crashed into the wall, I had a very emotional reaction. I had crashed my motorbike two weeks prior (and received some injuries), and James is my favorite of the three, and I just sat there on the couch weeping in sympathy and maybe a little PTSD. It was certainly an emotional moment. I'm glad to see he seems to have healed up well.
I really feel like that EVO needs to be put on a plinth and preserved. I honestly can't believe that May isn't keeping it because that car was the hero of the story. Completely indestructible. By the end it looked hung drawn and quartered and yet it still got to the there. A true testament to Japanese quality and a great example of a car with an enormous heart!
Talk about hyperbole...😂
Like they did in Top Gear with the Toyota Pickup truck?
@@chrismarcus184 The Hilux, holy crap that car went through a lot.
My guess is it’ll be handed off to drivetribe to make a series out of
Just thank you, you 3 never fail to bring me joy and happiness I love everything you do and can watch it again and again still gives me the same emotions.
Thank you
⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️
Thanks for going through our videos.
Inbox us to Grab ownership of a prize🎉
I could sit and listen to these guys gab all day long
It's just pure Satisfaction for Hammond NOT being the one who crashed :D
This is one of the best things that Grand Tour have put out. I could watch this all of the time! I enjoyed every minute.
No silly scripting or over the top hijinks, other than Clarkson stuffed in the trunk.
Worried about James May’s crash. These 3 guys this age are still crazy!!! Love them so much
Just love it how they give the two guys that had the big crashes a moment to talk haha
More post season talk we all want more of this.
We all hope there's more shows. Time to get the band back together.
Very relieved to hear the crash didn't cause any major injuries. It had many of us worried whilst watching, especially as it happened to Mr Slowly! Long live GT.
I used to love these two car when I was a kid. Especially the evo. I had them as wallpaper at one point
RS4 is a damn good outsider in this and it did well, really well.