The Grand Tour
2016
Original language: English
- reality
- comedy
- talk
The story
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a show about adventure, excitement and friendship... as long as you accept that the people you call friends are also the ones you find extremely annoying. Sometimes it's even a show about cars. Follow them on their global adventure.
What it’s like
Bright, wide-angle daylight over desert highways, alpine switchbacks and sunlit airfields, with the camera pulling back to show cars as small figures against enormous landscapes. The picture is glossy and high-definition, full of saturated paint, sweeping drone shots and the gleam of classic bodywork, and the cutting is brisk and busy, with quick cuts between road, workshop and three men bickering in a studio or a camper. Sound is loud and physical: engines rising through gear changes, wind and tyre rumble, then a swell of light orchestral music for the scenic reveals. The vibe is warm, boisterous and amused, the kind of show that suits a lazy Saturday, a long-haul flight, or background company while cooking. Its pace is quick and episodic, built around a challenge in each segment and a running rivalry of banter, and its arcs are about three middle-aged friends who keep squabbling, testing one another and reconciling. Intensity is low: crashes and mishaps are played for comedy, with no gore, and the rude humour and mild swearing are more likely to raise a laugh than a wince. It is for people who want car-mad adventure and sharp, teasing chemistry without anything grim.
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