From Top Gear for anyone non-English.
Any thoughts?
2006-07-30 08:30:28 · 14 answers · asked by mariamayo9 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Perry Macarthy, according to this website anyway ...
2006-07-30 08:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Nickels ♪ 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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The Stig (Series 3 onwards)The Stig is the mysterious "tame racing driver" of the popular BBC motoring show Top Gear. His name derives from presenter Jeremy Clarkson's schooldays at Repton School: "New boys at Repton were always called Stig".[1] All shots of the Stig show the same racing overalls (black in the first two series, white from series 3 and onward) and a helmet (of matching colour), but never reveal his identity. On 2005's Revved Up DVD, Richard Hammond is shown in the "Top Gear Bunker" opening a cupboard where they supposedly "keep" the Stig. A dead looking figure in the Stig's racing overalls is shown lying in the cupboard. Similarly, when the hosts went to the Isle of Man to test out the Porsche 911, the BMW M6, and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005), Jeremy Clarkson was dispatched to the airport to "pick up a special delivery" where the Stig is shown arriving on the baggage claim conveyor belt before being pushed out on a trolley by Clarkson.
The Stig's primary function on the show is to serve as an unbiased standard on which to test cars. His major role is driving various cars around the Top Gear test circuit. The times he sets with these cars are kept on a scoreboard that keeps track of the fastest cars that have been tested. The easy listening, prog rock and baroque music the Stig supposedly listens to in the car is a perennial source of amusement to the presenters — in Series 8, the Stig also listens to language tapes. His second duty is the training of whoever is the show's "Star In A Reasonably-Priced Car" (originally a Suzuki Liana, now a Chevrolet Lacetti) that week. Although he never speaks, The Stig is credited as a presenter on the show.
2006-07-30 08:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by LOL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder who is watching Top Gear now ?
My husband and think its currently Damon Hill .The stig has been a few drivers not just one.
2006-07-30 08:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perry Fenwick AKA Billy from Eastenders
2006-07-30 09:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by finnykid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He lives in the same block of flats as my Nan. Does Top Gear for a few quid in between his milk round.
2006-07-30 08:34:22 · answer #5 · answered by wiz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's definitely not Jenson Button or Nigel Mansel
2006-07-30 08:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by CindyLoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's TG's great secret. We're never told who current one is until he's finished the job.
I love the updated TG theme tune. Nice rhythm.
2006-07-30 08:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by Starling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reckon it's Jason Plato
2006-07-30 08:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by MsCymru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's that little short guy who presents TopGear - has to be. You have a look next time - it's him...
2006-07-30 08:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by Henry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm its simple TV show ! of cars
2006-07-30 08:45:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋