Top Gear's Chris Harris life of cars part 2 // The Jonny Smith Late Brake Show
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- Welcome to The Jonny Smith Late Brake Show episode of Top Gear's Chris Harris life of cars part 2. Top Gear is the most famous car show, and Chris Harris is the small chap with no shortage of driving talent, who brings the wheelman element to the TV trio.
In something of a Late Brake Show exclusive Jonny takes his awful brown easy chairs down to Bristol to chat about Chris' life in and around cars, from work experience at Autocar, to the heady Top Gear madness of today. In this two-part Idol Chat, Harris, typically very guarded about his personal cars and private life, shows Jonny some of his charismatic automotive possessions and opens up about what his career journey has been like; What it's like to drift fast cars, throw eggs at Matt LeBlanc in a 2CV, break into TH-cam world, crash a bit, race a bit, receive random phone calls from Chris Evans, get trolled and let a puppy eat his Porsche 911 GT3.
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CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro
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I appreciate not artificially delaying releasing this for another week. Top marks, great interview.
Thanks James, I hope the viewers will appreciate us letting them both out on the same day.
@@TheLateBrakeShow I think you got that just right, Jonny. If it had been one episode it would have been too long, but as soon as I saw part 2, I clicked. Great content, well presented.
@@TheLateBrakeShow There's something really special, you're doing with this channel Jonny. Keep up the good work mate.
@@TheLateBrakeShow yes we do appreciate it, Thank you! 👍
@@TheLateBrakeShow We do! Thank you so much, I am left with a big smile on my face after a hard day's work. Thoroughly enjoyable interview.
This is the sort of content the world needs - two unpretentious blokes with a genuine passion for cars, (especially weird old stuff) talking. No hyperbole, no nonsense, no clickbait, just excellent down to earth chat.
Wel said. Heartily agree 👍
And particulary, Mr Chris Harris is one of the best car journalist and car entertainer, I know actually.For me, he is the heart and the soul of the actual Top Gear show. Thank you Mr Jonny Smith, for the amasing intervews.
His mother was an autocross driver is the most amazing thing I’ve ever heard. Full props to his late mum
"Dogs are more important than cars..."
From a guy that makes a living and devoted his life sharing his love for cars...
Amazing...what a beautiful human being...you've got one more fan for life...
Genuinely, best interview of a TV personality I’ve ever seen, real enjoyed it. Chris Harris has gone up 500% in my appreciation, what a nice bloke.
yea him, Catchpole and Metcalfe are so easy to watch... knowledgeable, wanna hear all what they have to say about cars :)
yeah agreed. Top bloke. I have a feeling he would hate being called ‘a tv personality’ though.
@@Rasscasse Agree, but thought about my words and thought it was better than 'Star', 'Celebrity etc.'
@@UkTeslaFSD Car journalist and he's by far my favourite. I have nothing but respect and admiration for the man.
And television presenter:-)
'That dog is going to cost you a lot of money'
'I don't care the dog is more important than cars'......RESPECT
plot twist, the car is registered in his wife's name... 911, one owner, family car :)
Agreed! (26:51)
a dog is just a dog
Fact: There are more dogs on the face of the earth, than automobiles
@@Mexxx65 Only because some countries breed them for food, however most people who have a dog consider them a family member, I guess it would be the same for most pets, having a dog in your family for 10-20 yrs hits you just as much when they pass away as losing any family member, it did us losing our Husky.
@@will4may175 Family members are irreplaceable. Many low volume classic cars are irreplaceable. A dog is easily replaced.
People laughed at me when I said how well my old Mk1 Focus handled. I feel totally vindicated now!
Same they don’t look it but they’re wonderful and if you know how to drive they can do damage ! I just got another today
Used to have access a W and an X reg 1.6 zetec company cars...fantastic machines and even had 1 floating through a flooded road and still carried on with a 200 mile trip
Chris: "The dog's more important than the car." Dog: "I live in a Porsche!"
Jonny Smith, the Louis Theroux of cars
What a brilliant simile!
Cracking stuff Jonny, and Chris Harris confirming his status as a bone fide gent. Also we need a 'joyous little shitbox' sticker in the merch store
I second that I have an 03 406 estate 2.0hdi shitbox that I love it does everything I need it to do its comfy has electric everything (when it works) gets good mpg and all is missing is said sticker
Deffo on the sticker
I'll definitely buy one of those stickers for my 95 Space Runner...🎩
OMG... GUESS WHAT THEY DID... CHECK th-cam.com/video/9P4o3ls8muE/w-d-xo.html
@@freealarm5894 no
“I don’t really wash cars I just use them” - Chris Harris, 2020
I love how up-front Chris is about what's more important in life and life isn't just all about one specific material thing. Too many of us get caught up in it. He understands it. He doesn't seem totally out-of-touch as a lot of celebrities or people on T.V. are. He's just a fan of life and cars.
Honestly always thought no one can convey how a car feels to drive in writing or video quite as good as Chris. The fact he comes across as such a genuine bloke who happens to have a spot on view on life helps immensely!
Best TH-cam content I’ve watched this year, loving these chat videos and the channel feels like it’s really coming into its stride, keep it up 👍🏻
This is why it pisses me off when hearing about him receiving vile IM's. People just want funny and pissing around. When I see Chris talk about cars I am just in awe of his passion , its admirable coming from a very genuine bloke. He is the best thing to happen to top gear, and thats a fact! Yes old top gear was great at the peak, but it was slowly going down hill. Chris has revitalised it. i genuinely love the bloke and i could sit and listen to him go on about cars all day long. His podcast is brilliant for it.
@@GoodJobLittleBuddy I would watch a video review of Chris Harris driving a bloody shopping trolley around the local supermarket as long as he brought along his usual pizzaz as to why this was the shopping trolley that we all need to drive....even just once!!!! Social media has become the birthplace of a load of keyboard warriors who have become used to saying things hidden behind firewalls that would get them a smack in the chops if they said it face to face!
@@philsymons9614 It's so true. You still see it on Instagram. "We want the original 3 back"
No we don't! We want more of Chris!
Who else here agrees that when Jonny sits down with Chris again, he should ask him about his Motor racing passion? Motor racing "career"? His Endurance GT racing? His Historic Motor racing ventures? Hillclimb Motor racing? What interesting cars and stories he has had with cars he has driven up the famous Goodwood Hillclimb?
I've not come across any youtube interviews where Chris gets asked about this.
Chris harris such a good presenter very under appreciated out of the current presenter on top gear miles better than the other.
OMG... GUESS WHAT THEY DID.... CHECK th-cam.com/video/9P4o3ls8muE/w-d-xo.html
@@freealarm5894 are you some sort of CARTOON mate?
@@Mexxx65 i don’t think being a cartoon would be bad, but no i’m not.
Yes, yes and yes!!!
One of the best modern Harris interviews on the tube. Can we get a car show with you two and Tiff...?
This was absolutely fascinating. My earliest memory of Chris was when he wrote a column explaining he'd traded in his £35k 911 as a dipper on an RS 4.0 and the finance was £3k a month!
A second mention of Keele services in one day, we truly are spoiled 😂
No one describes the way a car feels like Chris. The best in the business by a mile/kilometer x
*Jezza
1.6km
Two fine, unpretentious gentlemen talking about their passion. Love it!
20:19 Chris: "The way we like cars is not healthy and it's not normal" this comment really made me smile and I absolutely feel the same
Top class interview Jonny once again. "Slightly left of centre" hilarious. Your late brake collection has been a total joy so far. Thank you
I feel some Late Brake Show merch coming on...
@@TheLateBrakeShow
I’m thinking it should say..
Grab a brew
Take a seat
Let’s have a natter
I love Chris's face when he started the Porsche. My face would be the same.
2 of the nicest genuine car guru’s out there enjoying this listening while driving my tracked excavator 😂
"dogs are more important than cars!" We all love cars, but this just made my day! Respect!
Chris Harris is the only silver lining that came out of the Top Gear regime change.
rory was good on his individual segments
i thought Le Blanc was doing really well. Would've been good to see Harris and LeBlanc progress through a few seasons together.
The other silver lining was losing the three stooges.
Harris is the silver lining everywhere he goes.
.....and Jonny was great on Fifth Gear, def should've been on the top gear line-up.
No way! I literally finished watching part 1 about 20 mins ago and wondered how long part 2 would be! Lucky me!
I watched part 1 this morning, and have been pondering all day 😂
What an absolutely lovely bloke. Love his attitude towards cars. Obsessed with them but uses them, not precious and knows there's more important things in life. Excellent
Quite possibly one of the most enjoyable to watch interviews ever. No gimmicks, no B.S, just brilliant.
I'd love to see any and all cut footage, I could watch this endlessly.
Lockdown2 may well permit this.
@@TheLateBrakeShow Fingers crossed, I'm so appreciative for what we've got - But it's just that good.
@@TheLateBrakeShow I could watch every second of anything with Chris Harris ruminating on cars. My only frustration with these two videos is the editing going back & forth and reminding me that I'm missing things that Chris said. He's a real car geek, and I love how his face and body show that. His look at 5:09 is priceless and gives me such a large smile.
Wowwww!!! Chris harris! This man is a rare rare gem. This interview is some top shelf content. I would pay to rewatch it if I had to. Thnx mannn
"On the set of Snatch" 😄 Well he does like dags....
And the trailer of course
@@dhananjayringe it's tip-top.
People don't realise how much this interview will influence the 2nd hand market for the 1st Gen 1.6 zetec Focus! Chris is the man
Two epic petrol heads talk to each other and someone filmed it really well. Can't believe i got to watch it for free but thank you so much! Subbed.
Many thanks Ringo.
@@TheLateBrakeShow might be my own opinion but I think you’d make a great Top Gear presenter alongside Chris Harris.
Thoroughly enjoyed that two parter, providing a great insight into Chris. He’s clearly a dedicated and serious guy who dumbs it down for TG. I know it’s an entertainment programme first and foremost but clearly a shame that he’s not given more time for serious automotive journalism on the platform.
That's why there's TH-cam. Watch his old films if you're not familiar with it, it's insane how good of a story each and every video of Chris' is for car geeks. Norbert Singer and the 962 drive is an excellent example of this.
His stuff on CHOC and Pistonheads was excellent.
Chris, Johnny and Rich Porter would be a fantastic conversation
@@TimInertiatic I would suggest that a midweek bbc 2 more serious car programme would be popular
@@rjdavies1982 not necessarily serious, just not dumb. Interesting people being interesting or naturally funny
@@TimInertiatic agreed!
I can remember watching one of Chris' videos maybe 18 months before Jeremy's ego finally cost him, and thinking "If one of those idiots decides to pack it in and leave TG, Chris Harris would be an ideal replacement." I'm sure I wasn't the only one that had that thought. I think Chris' ability to drive fast cars quickly while commentating on them is better than any of the previous 3 TG presenters. and he seems like an awfully nice gent overall.
Great job on this interview Jonny and co.
I enjoyed this video immensely. Thank you, Chris, for allowing me to see a small part of your life...
I can count on one hand how many automotive based interviews have completely grabbed my attention.
This absolutely nailed it.
Mr Harris for a long time has been my favourite motoring journalist and this has reaffirmed that position.
A very pleasant insight into the Top Gear situation (mentioned in part 1) and a fascinating look at Chris’s mentality towards what is rightly called an affliction for cars. All too relatable.
Good work Johnny. Subscribed.
"I don't care dogs are more important than cars" mate, the absolute truth on these words and how many dog owners have their priorities so skewed.
Really enjoyed the banter between the two of you.
Really brings out the natural personalities from you both 👍🏻
Mate when he started his car his little face 😂😂 was so happy
Chis Harris: he's down to earth, honest and knows his stuff. I've been a big fan of his work for a long time. Great fun to see him chatting with Jonny Smith
The gloryhole story made me laugh out loud on smith and sniff earlier today.
Bash it with your shoe 😂
which episode of SnS? I don't recall it....
Could he identify it again in a lineup?
@@Legotruck82 the latest one
I nearly crashed the car with tears in my eyes listening to him recalling his story 👍
Always liked Chris and this interview has confirmed what a top bloke he is.
Chris Harris is such a wonderfully articulate, intelligent and authentic man. An absolute joy to listen to. I really feel for him, the abuse and belligerent criticism he's absorbed. Thank you for expressing your passion and congratulations on your success.
That’s a really good choice of word sir. It was somewhere in the back of my head but I couldn’t bring it forward, but you did. The word - authentic.
Not too much of that around these days is there.
One day we'll all come back to this 10 years from now and think "damm, what a brilliant film" ❤️
Absolutely loved it! great respect to Chris, I loved his articles in EVO and his videos were a real revelation at that time. I was shocked by the amount of hate he gets... it's just nuts. Amazing and hugely talented guy! A real example of persuing the dream.... THANKS!
I must be missing something. There are people who hate Chris Harris? Is it just because he's not Hammond, Clarkson, or May? Because I find that he is TG's saving grace.
I think the hate is aimed more at the format and how the producers had him interact with the other pair on camera. To me it seemed like he was trying to put on a persona. At least compared to other things I've watched him present.
@@gtametro Interesting. Thank you for attempting to clear that up. I think, due to Chris's personality (i.e. not as bombastic as the other 2 presenters) leads him to take a back seat unless it's time to thrash a car around a track. I wish he would take more of a Jeremy Clarkson role (i.e. head presenter) but it seems Paddy has taken on that role, more or less. Either way, I think Chris saves the show. His knowledge, and ability are keeping the show afloat, imho.
I think the hate Chris was referring to was during the Chris Evans days when they had a whole mish mash of presenters inc. Eddie Jordan and Sabine Schmitz etc.............
@@FazermanD That was only 1 season, and was dealt with very quickly. Frankly that season deserves all the hate it gets. It's awful. The Leblanc seasons were only just marginally better, but was helped along by Harris, dramatically. Chris (Harris) has been holding the show together for some time. There's a good reason he's the only one still around from those days.
This could be a 10 part series and I would still watch it all
"Take Paddy out and tear him anew one!!" Genius. Cracking interview with one of my favourite presenters.
Both parts of this interview have been outstanding Jonny. Truthful, honest gentleman. Speaking about mental health takes a real man to open up about. True, passionate car lover....Jonny and Chris hats off to you
Love that Chris has passion for the full gamete of different cars, and that he USES them. Awesome content Johnny, btw, I knew about your Allegro project, but what was that at the end about a Hillman Avenger?
Lovely chat. When I was (still) poor with an ordinary job and an ordinary car, I was treated to a drifting course where I met Chris. He asked everyone what their favorite cars had been and after listening to everyone going on about their Porches and RS6s and so on, he got to me, and the best I could offer was the 205XS I'd used to own and really enjoyed. His very enthusiastic reply made my day. What a nice bloke.
Don’t think I am the only one that will say this but I could listen to Chris talking cars for ever. Great interview
I've been a fan of Harris for years through all the drive and choc, and so on and I cannot think of another motoring journalist I'd rather sit down and have a beer and a chat with. Pretty sure I could blather on endlessly with him about cars, especially old BMWs.
This was brilliant. Thanks Jonny!
First time I think I've ever seen or heard Harris let his guard down to anyone and I doubt we'll see it again for a long time to come.
I look forward to seeing where the armchairs go next 😉
He's good on Collecting Cars. The ones with Tiff and Rich Porter are great
Monkey has inspired me here finally opening up about his cars. It really helps me as someone with no other friends or family who like cars like I do.
Such a great piece. Chris's comment about TH-cam reviewers only saying positive things about the cars (and other stuff) that they review is 100% spot on. If you only say good things, it's a sales pitch!
I have to admit I love Chris to bits, he's just the most lovely and down to earth person in motoring journalism. So on the ball while also feeling like your mate in the know, he's an absolute hero, he really is.
This is absolute gold
Two of the greatest motoring journalists ever brilliant interview
Simply this man was born to interview,you realise this when, you have got to the end of the interview and 30 minutes has passed so quickly.
What a great bloke Chris Harris is. I share his philosophy in cars and could listen to him ramble on the subject for ages!
Watched part 1 right before bed. Woke up and part 2 is up. Best thing that happened in 2020
watched part 1, went out, come back part 2 is ready :)
Been watching Chris since I was like 14 now and these videos have really made my day Jonny thanks a ton, keep it up mate :)
Very humble guy. It’s not about money or value of the car it’s about the enjoyment and passion.
What an intelligent thoughtful man. His answer on M5 with influencers was especially insightful.
This is one of the best things i've watched in a long time. Chris is an absolute hero of mine! Johnny is smashing it too, i remember the days of sideburns on fifth gear when i was little!!
Loved these 2 episodes.
Great down to earth interview but more of a chat and its made me appreciate Chris Harris more as I didn't have a lot of knowledge about him.
Awesome
I had no idea who Chris was, don't have a telly, no idea. What a fascinating man. Private, modest, got a bit of an edge to him, and really interesting. Well interviewed as well, you didn't get in the way of him, it was clear you were talking to someone you liked and respected and you both seemed to have fun. Great show, honestly, and I'm looking forward to whatever you bring to us in the future. Don't sell out, keep the swearing in, and thank you.
Really enjoyed this interview, very natural and down to earth. Two proper car enthusiasts talking like mates down the pub - not doing anything just for effect. Respect!
"On the set of Snatch"... Bwahahahaha GOLD!
Fantastic interview Jonny, I could genuinely watch this every day, two car guys just having a chat and sharing their passion. Such a breath of fresh air in a world saturated by power figures and social media likes.
Chris is such a bloke
I can listen to him talk car talk for ever
You are a legend mr Harris 😍😍👍👍
I could honestly listen to Johnny and Chris talk for hours. No agenda or tasks to complete. Just talking shit. Love it.
That has been one of the finest hours of my life.... respect and love to you both
Thank you for releasing it today! It was great to see this other side of Chris, both parts were extremely interesting (and very well done)! Subbed and looking forward to more!
My favorite automotive journalist. Quite a complex individual, but I appreciate the fact he’s unafraid to be a real human. Chris Harris, I’ll probably never meet you but cheers and I’d be happy to buy you a round or three if I’m ever so lucky.
Cheers! 🖖😎👍
Chris Harris - what a humble, true gentlemen! You and Guy Martin 👌
What a lovely insight into a hero for many. I hope Chris reads all the wonderful comments on here and takes-in just a little of how loved, admired and appreciated he is. Thank you 🥰🙏
Keep this sort of content coming Johnny !!
Chris Harris, I salute you. Straightforward behind the wheel, honest with your opinion and blessed with your life path. Great interview, thanks Jonny. Oo ee oo I wanna be like you oo
Two of my very favourite motoring journalists chatting in the real world. Brilliant.
I could listen to these guys for hours...great interview!
Great interview and Chris if you ever read this, I'm glad you stuck it out on Top Gear. You were the light in the first series, and I believe what made it survive the transition to today.
Chris Harris is an absolute legend! Thanks for these two videos.
I love that Chris Harris is not your typical glass case collector. He loves cars. Old, new, cheap, expensive. He's just a true car guy.
yes man, yes, this is the show. I could watch this everyday.
Genuinely the best video (both parts) I've seen in forever Jonny I was smiling the whole time watching! Thank you. Chris is an absolute hero of mine and this has brilliantly shown how the stardom of top gear hasn't changed the man. Both of you keep doing what you do guys. You're both the very embodiment of what it means to be a petrolhead.
Oh Chris Harris... you effin legend you! ...why is this not longer? I could sit here and listen to both of you for another 30 hours or so..! :O
Chris Harris you sir will be a legend soon because of your knowledge and talent driving fast cars. Johnny ‘car pervert’ Smith, you’re making great content for us. Thank you both for a great two episodes
I loved this interview (Parts 1& 2). The conversation was so genuine and really insightful.
Can you guys just do this every week 😂 most relaxing video I’ve watched in a long time great stuff
Loved this two parter - thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyed this! Love your content. Thanks for keeping me sane!
best hour of you tube i have ever watched i just love chris harris what a brilliant top gear presenter and good all round nut.
Johnny, this interview format is absolute gold. Certainly interviewing Chris in his own shed is next level, but the content is spot on and incredibly insightful. Loved it. Keep up the great work!
Really enjoyed watching this. 2 blokes at the top of their game chatting about their passion. Mint.
Such a joy to watch this, great insight into Chris’ life at home.
This man is my idol. Any content that involves him, I click.
wow, Chris's answer about the under 2 grand car sparkled some memories, I did have a 3-door first gen 1.8 Focus and a 1.6 Focus Estate I absolutely loved both of them!
Classic journalist’s having good chat, this is what we want to see, new influencers are good for a quick 15 minute video, but will never stand up to levels like this. I know content like this can make a difference to a day for someone which is vital in the current climate. Thank you lads.
Oh man, I didn’t want that to end! Absolutely fascinating, thanks Jonny, and to Chris as well.