Top Gear CLARKSON ARGENTINA SHOCKER...

Episode 2 of the "Some Say" Podcast - having worked on TOP GEAR for EIGHT YEARS I knew there still so much I didn't know in terms of some secrets that the producers kept to themselves. In particular - THAT ARGENTINA EPISODE. So I had to grill Richard Porter, the script writer, with some help from former Series Producer Jim Wiseman who also wasn't buying the official story. Do you believe him... ;)
This one's for TOP GEAR fans and gear heads alike.
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[@ricardoespinosa2695]

I live in Mexico and I remember watching Top Gear for the first time on a TV at a Bennigan's restaurant in my city town. I didn't even know what it was but I was instantly hooked... Then went home, searched it (I don´t remember how since I didn't even knew the name of the show) and found some clips. Then, it was a real challenge to get the episodes in the web (because it didn't broadcasted in Mexico) but I watched all the series until it's end. It was quite something and really impacted my life. It's great to get to see the people who made all this possible. Thanks!

[@MLB9000]

On the subject of guests, worth mentioning that Michael Gambon sadly passed away this week.

[@mickylawless1941]

Oh no! Ever so sad news. Loved Michael's Maigret series.

[@colin5577]

Awwwwww. 😔

[@EazyDuz18]

who?

[@Anorak1795]

@@EazyDuz18professor dumbledore’s replacement actor who played the part in all but 2 of the Harry Potter films the first two played by Richard Harris

[@Al_Pollock]

@@EazyDuz18the guy who the second to last or last corner of the top gear track is named after.

[@GatvolFourie]

Ben, i now fully understand why you were hidden behind a helmet . You would have stolen the thunder mate. The big 3 as a unit is awesome - but you as a standalone act - bloody brilliant mate. What a pleasure to watch . Cant wait for the next episode .

[@AlexKall]

I agree, I look forward to the next one!

[@acarter028]

Just reading your comment I reckon you are an Aussie

[@kabelotshita4510]

Well that’s a lie 😂😂

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Hi Ben, I hope the "some say" segments become a permanent thing, I really enjoyed both of them so far. Brilliant stuff 👍🙂👍

[@lowstrife]

I actually have to give the best one to LeBlanc S23E04 "Some say he thinks Brexit... is some form of laxative" I fucking hated that season but goddamn that was a great moment lol. The audience reaction was great too - it was such a delayed burn, which didn't stop lol.

[@davidmiddlemas1511]

Just found your channel. Ben, you made every Sunday night for me, just the way you played the whole role of the stig was amazing. Grand Tour just never had the same feel as Top Gear and that came down to the crew and writers. In years to come we as Brits can look back at Top Gear the same way we do at Only Fools and Horse, Britsh classics. Great Thanks

[@user-wi2bf5fp9f]

Took me a while, but i finally got the "Perry, he was a really good guy" dig at about the 4th shot... I knew perry was the first stig, i just didnt catch that they were having a shot at ben...

[@MichaelLoda]

Hell yeah, was waiting for part 2! Honestly listening to Richard Porter's and others stories is more exciting than interviews with the Trio themselves.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

He knows things..

[@sjoroverpirat]

Aren't you the guy that always comment on bellular stuff?

[@MichaelLoda]

Lol I write a comment under his videos like once a year maybe@@sjoroverpirat

[@andrewholt3849]

@@BenCollinsDrivesjo

[@StephenButlerOne]

Love his podcast too. Brilliant. Smith and sniff.

[@craiglington]

Superb stuff, Ben. Congratulations on a brilliant 2-parter. More of this style content will ramp-up your viewings and subscribers significantly. Good job.

[@ELXABER]

I figured it wasn't shenanigans, too subtle, and no three stooges' reactions to it as they followed each other. Not like the episode where they went to Alabama, mucked around, and about found out. I live in Texas, and just rewatched that one the other night with my wife. We were surprised they didn't get it worse.

[@ELXABER]

To the writers, TG is one of my favorite shows, as an American who is nearly 50. The Stig was a brilliant character in delivery. It drove home the point it was a race driver, and that was the focus, but had fun with the character, like a mythical automaton.

[@Hagar934]

I was surprised too those inbred muppets would probably have mistaken James may for one of their cousins and shagged him 🤣

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

Saying alot about Alabama being a backwater of a cesspool

[@ELXABER]

@@ulrichkristensen4087 You must have missed the episode.

[@filipealves77]

"Perry, such a great guy" just doesn't get old... 😂

[@lankisaari]

Absolutely love the banter incl references to Perry, who by the way was also a very good racing driver.

[@kamikazei]

Absolutely. Brilliant. I could see this being a regular segment, Ben. Stories must abound. Please do more! Loved this.

[@liamforristal6202]

Loving it. Alway loved Rich Porter, but my god Jim Wiseman is hilarious as well and as you see the talent on screen, to see the behind the scenes talent and you can now understand see their ability and what they brought to the show.

[@stotheh]

The DVD commentaries with some of the crew are excellent. Had to dig out the Vietnam special disc to rip the commentary audio as it's so good

[@CookRacingUK]

Top Gear was one of the best things of my twenties/thirties. I'd mourn the end of a season and be practically giddy at the trailers for the next. Brilliant people came together and made something more than the sum of their parts, some of the most remarkable TV ever made. And for me it's a feat which can't be repeated. It started with the Winter olympics - I was crying with laughter, and keep watching every so often. And those manufacturer / model (Lancia, Saab etc) pieces are art in their own right. Top Gear transcended being a show, it's become important history.

[@roryrobinson7136]

I think we were all the same about the end and the start of a new season of TG My mates hated it because I'd only go to the pub once the episode of Top Gear ended and they weren't into cars like I was

[@kevinjohns3872]

Of course the Plate BELL END could have been interpreted as a dig at the end of the General Belgrano being sunk by a British Nuclear Sub.

[@jkliao6486]

Reminds me of that Phineas and Ferb episode where Carl said if you rearrange what they said and write it out backwards and add an "e" to it, it says we help Dr. Doofenshmirtz to rule the world.

[@YegoYTP]

@@jkliao6486 My favourite Phineas and Ferb characters were Jeremy, James and Richard

[@ehshezah]

Absolute gents! This is great. Thanks for doing it. The best times, when things were a little simpler. Hats off to you all for creating something special that we all grew up to and inspired to be like (especially if you were a petrol head)

[@RandyWillcox]

Man, I need to get Richard's book. It's funny, I've gone completely backwards. I did find Top Gear until KZbin during the pandemic here in the US and I've been devouring Clarkson/May/Hammond content since. And I found Richard through Jonny Smith. Now I'm like, "wait, he WHAT?" Haha. Excellent chat. Love the channel, Ben!

[@OntarioRimrunner]

Great series Ben! It's great to hear from the people behind the scenes.

[@Onimalap]

Oh wow. What a treat to watch. TG was big part of my life. Really influneced a generation and brought in front of TV a total motoring ignorants too. My mum an aunt that where in their 50s and destinguinshing one car from another only by the color is an incredible acheivement. Thank you. By the way. Why book „Man in a white suit” is a polish translation?

[@alienluvchild6478]

I love hearing little things about the behind the scenes of Top Gear.

[@mikekirby2085]

The part about youtube clips was so true. Saw clips of this insane show on youtube and couldn’t get enough. Amazingly Netflix had it at that time and id watch it non stop. Was horribly depressed then and in bad shape all around. I used to watch it every night laughing myself into exhaustion and falling asleep. The show got me through so much.

[@andrewhopkins1010]

Loving this series. The Clarkson/May/Hammond Top Gear is my favorite show of all time and it's great to hear these behind the scenes stories.

[@safawolf]

Great stuff, absolutely brilliant. Please do more of these. It's the sort of stuff I geek about. The behind the scenes and stories. Great job Ben.

[@tysobol]

I'm absolutely loving these videos! Thank you for taking the time to share these stories

[@pizzagogo6151]

This was great! You always knew there was contributions by a whole team involved in the brilliance of top gear but, especially if you’re outside of the UK, you have no idea who they were- so great to hear the background stories and to put faces to the names!

[@user-jg6vi4cd7v]

Mega show and history love it! top gear was a way of life when we watched it! really really enjoying the history and looking back to those marvelous times -keep em coming! Need to see Ben working the wheel more and some white knuckle passengers ! Clarkson May or the Hamster would be fab!

[@Rick-wu9gu]

Just found your channel, Ben, and I have to tell you how much I've enjoyed watching the two videos in this series. You did a masterful job hosting, a true Jack Of All Trades when it comes to cars...amazing behind the wheel and in front if the camera! Your two guests were fantastic as well! I really enjoyed learning the behind the scenes history of Top Gear. The chemistry between the three of you is very evident...would love to see more of the three of you! Thanks for the videos!!

[@KenSmith-bv4si]

Hi Ben another good video. On a side note theres a KZbin channel called GCN, they have a test driver who rides light weight bikes uphill, they call him the "Twig".

[@BenCollinsDrives]

lol another cousin

[@markgallagher5908]

@@BenCollinsDrives The Stigs two wheeled cousin nonetheless. You must have a very large family.

[@asicdathens]

When the space shuttle segment was uploaded on KZbin, someone from NASA commented that this clip was making rounds at their computers and that a lot of people saw it

[@markanderson3740]

LOL@long day and drunk...we all know how Jeremy is after a long day, so give him a wet whistle and a tray of crisps and nobody gets punched in the lips. Simple :) You guys knew how to work with him , back in the day. This is the best interview I've ever watched.

[@NewCastleIndiana]

Thank you Ben. I love these things. I’ve also been in the studio audience for one or two episodes. And I just bumped in to you and Richard Porter at festival of speed on the Friday. That didn’t get rained out. Keep up the good work. I love this behind The Scenes discussion

[@TygonBC]

Love the little "Perry's a great driver" digs at Ben throughout the two parts. I think the "get on board" song was from the 70s TV show the Double Deckers?

[@simonmayes7074]

This is an epic series and really enjoyed it so far. Just started reading and on that bombshell as well. Must have watched the Aston Martin race 80 odd times and was one of my favourites, as was the Argentina special. I always believed like many others that the reg plate was faked 😂. Looking forward to the next instalment 👍

[@joshdobson2737]

Thank you.....to all involved, no words can say how much that Pokey little motoring show might have been the best thing for car culture in the last 50 years!?!

[@AutoAndChill]

Some say that before KZbin it was the only place to see some cars

[@davekennedy6315]

Ben you are the perfect talk show host! You ask questions and then let the guests talk. If things lull you get the talk going again. There are so many, particularly on KZbin that are so narcissistic that they just can not let another get any of the attention. Steve-O and Joe Rogan for example, plus i think that was why Clarksons talk show attempts also failed.

[@tillyfoxtrotter]

Agreed Ben is a great host, intelligent and concise. Clarkson was a truly appaling talk show host.

[@colinthompson5881]

Compelling stories, utterly brilliant thank you. Shame the best stories never get told, legal bills would probably be horrific!

[@kevinwoodsofficial]

Looking forward to the next time you three get together & regale Top Gear stories ❤️ Best of luck with the channel Ben 😎👍🏻🏁

[@automotivetales]

Love the constant jokes about Perry! He was a great guy and a really great driver… EVERYTIME 😂😂😂

[@neofox.]

My favourite some say is "some say the stig cut that man's hair" *clarkson points at the guy's crap haircut 😅

[@Graham_Wideman]

@Ben -- in case you're counting, I got here because Richard mentioned you on the latest Smith and Sniff podcast. (Very much enjoyed the two parter!)

[@vwbr3nt]

These 2 episodes were absolutely legendary. Thank you

[@maxipetrulio]

Ben as an Argentinian I can tell we love cars with the same passion with wich Fangio won F1 titles or Horacio Pagani builds cars. Topics on wich I believe Jeremy or TG producers can find a hard time making jokes about. Hope we can have the opportunity at some point to host such a legend as you in our country and share that passion that brings people together!

[@mhdphotographys9031]

Looking forward to part three.. Living the dream Ben,, keep it side ways in the right direction...

[@pedroleal7118]

The 928 was a depature from 'classic' Porsche design, but imo, one of the most beautiful designs of that era! Later on, mostly any sport brand took clues from the 928 design! Just have a look at the SLS or current AMG GT back...

[@bobcobbob3641]

The talent from top to bottom that were involved in top gear made this show so special.

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

I think i remember when i was collecting a Press car from Clarkson , i always got Wilmans voicemail saying F.Off leave a message ! I never bothered Him. He would always get my anxiety going higher than Concorde .... 😂😂It is burned in my brain today .

[@glensgraphix]

There were so many stories I was expecting a part 3. Fantastic episodes that compliment both books. I think I will re-read those books again.

[@boxlessthinker1973]

Me too! Glad to hear new details on how they managed the incredible logistical challenges of keeping the extraordinary races close! What an incredible collection of talent on TG. Super talented people, great cars (usually), and extremely hard work. We miss it here in America, the American versions were nice but it is impossible to recreate the team and hard work that still makes us laugh during reruns.

[@olis_garage]

What a cracking group! Let's have another please, would love to hear more about the polar special, bolivia etc

[@theotherchannel2279]

Hi Ben, thanks for everything it has been a pleasure watching you over the years. I just wanted to let you know I would love to be in a seat next to you going around Silverstone, that is on my bucket list of things to do...

[@cbremer83]

It shows how magical Top Gear was, when a show like this can exist and it is every bit as entertaining as the show it's self.

[@Taylor___]

We never found out which was faster out of the holy trinity around the track :( and we never got to see Ben do another lap around the track with the resurfaced track to see if he could match Dani Ric and Lewis Hamilton

[@davekennedy6315]

At 17:53 when talking about Tom Cruise there appears to be a cut in the audio and video but you can still hearing Richard or Jim i think say "i thought he was on something"? In fact that might even be YOU Ben? Now that literally HAS to be about Cruise as i`ve seen interviews where he appears coked up? Was this removed for legal reasons and can we hear an uncut version please? Hahaha!

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Who cares?

[@jim.franklin]

It would be good to get you three together with Clarkson, Hammond, May and Andy Wilman just talking about Top Gear and The Grand Tour - the stories must be epic.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

Some say this is the best new podcast they've heard in ages... all I know is they're right. Subscribed.

[@siblej1]

I wonder what the odds are that the only Porsche 928 that would be available for the Argentina shoot would have a number plate that was offensive to Argentinians

[@pffyespff]

not British, so I don't get the whole cherished plate world where some combos seem so obscure that they're next to pointless. Same goes for the 928's plate. Quite a stretch for many people to imagine it meant that.

[@VonBlade]

@@pffyespff Not at all. If the plate was A91 IRQ (or DSTSTRM on a US plate) and they were going through Kuwait, Yanks would know what it meant. For Brits, 1982 Falklands conflict is writ large in our social consciousness. Given that the previous part to this the fixer/recon admitted they picked through many cars, and that in the UK you can search for car plates and what they're on, there is a 100% chance that the TG team either searched the plate and sourced the car, or randomly went through many cars and spotted the plate so picked that. There is a 0% chance it was entirely coincidence. Zero. I don't mind, it's what they did. I know legally and diplomatically they have to say it's a coincidence. If it was, Hammond is taller than Clarkson.

[@cskellum4]

I would watch as many hours of this as you’re willing to make

[@MrBillUp]

Absolutely loved this. Thank you so much for the brilliant content Benjamin. My only gripe is it wasn't long enough. 😁 Any content on the cutting room floor you care to share lol?

[@badmontad]

Top gear will always live on in my heart as my favourite show ever. Loved every single season right on to the end. Could listen to the guys involved talk about all the BTS for days and never get bored

[@SirLoinOfsteak85]

How come Richard is holding a book in Polish? Lovely to see you 3 chat and hear the stories!

[@mazboengineer]

Thanks for the great content Ben. Enjoyed having lunch in your vicinity at PH Live Knebworth.

[@boundish1]

Love how they sneak in "how good perry was" when they have the chance 😅

[@simonkevnorris]

His F1 career with Andrea Moda was a travesty.

[@LegacyUser]

Fantastic follow up to the first part. Can't wait for the next one.

[@michaelbyrne8238]

The news is a great segment. The Dacia Sandero bit was one of the funniest things on the show.

[@timlafleur9860]

One day, this south Louisiana cajun will do the Vietnam Special. Simply amazing.....

[@afitzsimons]

Bell End is not knob end it is the end of the Belgrano.

[@AutoAndChill]

Too soon?

[@user-tg6vq1kn6v]

This Perry guy really does sound amazing

[@stotheh]

That Daltry line is superb

[@fireballbrady]

ahh mates, you guys made my day. Needed a Top Gear fix and stumbled upon your stuff. It is great. Thanks for the happieness you brought into the lives of people everywhere. And as to the "some say" parts, I have co opted it in my meetings at work.

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Meetings at work… so you’re a loser. Got it.

[@dankazama404]

Excellent episode Ben, Love Mr Porter. Hope you will do these one with the OG Trio, atleast Hammond and May will be easier to get on your show

[@BenCollinsDrives]

ooph that could be punchy

[@MichaelLoda]

Mr Wilman, he must get him on

[@JonathanEzor]

My all-time favorite guest interview was with Lionel Richie, when he told the story of how he went into a Cadillac dealer to buy cars for the Commodores.

[@nathanboulton2066]

ah yes--- Mr Ricky!!!

[@davesimpson7416]

Gold and great to actually see the production crew. Best show ever and loved the humour.

[@VonBlade]

Both these guys are great. I knew Richard (not literally) via SniffPetrol and things, but Jim was new to me. Both hugely entertaining. Could listen to stories for hours. Need more of these if possible (and I accept you need to be Ben Collins rather than 15 year old stories, so sorry about that).

[@MiniEggs1999]

Interesting Stig came about because Stig was better than a robot. I always thought it was a master stroke because you could have OEM test drivers etc and have none of the driver X is faster than driver Y etc for me the best episode is between the shuttle and all the cars on the Mall. How was that organised?

[@akaki202]

Some say I never thought I'd actually see and listen to the legendary stig discussing my most rewatched tv show in awesome details but here we are. Somehow the second part was even more interesting then the first one.

[@GatvolFourie]

To think ... the whole time the Beeb had these 3 to reboot the show .... Who do they choose ? An angry little man , usa tv has-been, and probably the most unfunny man since David Cameron. You 3 guys could have saved TG as a proper car program , awesome driving , and a comforting all natural chemistry between you guys. No pretentious forced bulltwang.

[@jakeolandt3041]

Two facts about ducks is definitely the best Stig intro

[@E92M3Guy]

Absolute gold Ben .The new three amigos. Richard porter could do a one hour monologue on a Morris Marina hubcap, he is my kind of nerd. 👍👍👏👏

[@julianadams2206]

Brilliant interview. What a fascinating insight into the show that we all loved and watched religiously every Sunday night. Wonderful to hear the back story to many of the episodes and events at last.

[@Crazy_Dave]

Thank you so much for doing this, please do more.

[@michaelwhite278]

That City Rover story is amazing!! Love these stories!

[@K_FI_L_Y_P_S_O]

These are wonderful! Please don't stop making these. I love listening to these while I work.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Noted!

[@Barbarian75]

Top Gear might have lost money and brown pants on that licence plate, but it became a huge souvenir item sold in Falklands. Mugs, branded key rings, stickers... Falklanders were milking it, I still have some I think 😂

[@jamesdavidson495]

Brought a good percent of the DVDs and still watching it on Prime for the third time still haven't got bored of it

[@Thisandthat8908]

I wasn't aware that in the UK cars apparently get a number plate for life. It wasn't a new one selected by them. That they were already there made the case for it being a coincidence a lot stronger (from "haha, yeah, right"). Btw The space shuttle also was just a glider when it came back. There was no propulsion at all.

[@user-vj8bv7qz9y]

My favourite "some say" was after Piers Morgan left CNN. Jeremy's face while delivering was hilarious.

[@lord_scrubington]

James May singing a harmonically complex song about a bus that is unfunny is approximately the most james may thing

[@iainforward9]

great show, id like to see same thing with Clarkson Hammond and May being guests. love hearing the stories

[@VinDieselS70]

Top gear was just the best show ever with the banter and everything. Thank you for all your efforts and brilliant show 😃👍🏼

[@JamesWilsonMD]

The James May City Rover segment is pure TV gold!! 2, 4, 6, 8 James May, James Maaaaaaay!

[@EliteGuard01]

The question I'd ask about Top Gear the most is why the hell were seasons 1-9 never put on DVD in the USA?

[@temporalmadness3756]

I saw the cars parked on a secondary parking lot, I also saw Clarkson outside the arrivals door at the airport in Bariloche.. as an Argentinian and also a fan of the show, i wish i would have noticed the plates..

[@4catmomma150]

I adored Ben’s book and I bought EVERY SEASON AND EPISODE of Top Gear on Amazon PRIME. So I watch it every single day, starting with Season 0 which is the North Pole/Winter Olympics shows, through Season 22. It cost hundreds of dollars but is worth it.❤

[@tony66au]

Ben that was fun, so many memories and laughs to satisfy my inner voyeur :-) Love the format and familiarity!

[@mirthenary]

My fav some say line was "Some say he knows 2 facts about ducks, and both of them are wrong" Man what a coincidence! I was typing this just as he said it

[@scottallpress3818]

The duck fact , stig line is my favourite . Glad porter mentioned it .

[@Yvolve]

Great podcast! This show was my teenage years and early 20's. By far the best show ever made! If I may add a suggestion for the podcast: sometimes it was hard to understand what was said because of the massive space. There's a lot of reverb and echo, which the mics pic up and muddle the sound. Maybe it would be better in a smaller space or with some adjustments to the mics.

[@ziggystardug]

I was at Silverstone for a mini LeMans type even the week Ben was outed as The Stig. Ben was driving for a team and at the end of the weekend someone tippexed over his picture outside is pit and turned it into The Stig. It was pretty funny to see at the time.

[@ashystyle]

Now this is a great content Ben! Great upload!

[@GrandPrixDecals]

Why didn’t KZbin recommend this to me 🙄 Amazing!

[@Bigfish300]

The biggest show EVER! Nice to listen to the back side of the show. Thanks Ben