Todays non-story

A Place of Light · 01-09-2010, 20:58

So, apparently, the Stig is really a man called Ben Collins.
Must be one of the worst kept secrets in show business.

Mark · 01-09-2010, 21:31

That's exactly what I thought. I've known that for years and I'm sure many others have too. What were the Beeb thinking?

divine · 01-09-2010, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Mark

What were the Beeb thinking?

That one of their employees had signed a contract and was breaking one of the clauses of that contract for his own personal gain, most likely.

After all, let's face it, no one gives a stuff about Ben Collins autobiography, it's only the Stig thing that will sell it at all beyond racing enthusiasts.

Garp · 01-09-2010, 23:02

It's been well known since the HSE investigation post Richard Hammonds crash, in which Ben Collins is even named.

"It was felt that, with his extensive motor sport experience, he would be
able to confirm PTLE’s competence and the quality of their equipment, and be able to see through them if they were not genuine. (This was a significant step because Top Gear had not used BC in this way before.)"

Mark · 02-09-2010, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Garp

It's been well known since the HSE investigation post Richard Hammonds crash, in which Ben Collins is even named.

BBC don't deny this point, and state as much in the latest news article. However, they don't state that he is the Stig. Of course, we all made that connection for ourselves.

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Originally Posted by divine

That one of their employees had signed a contract and was breaking one of the clauses of that contract for his own personal gain, most likely.

In which case they should have gone after it in that way (as breach of contract), rather than claiming they're trying to protect the identity of the Stig. Does it really matter who the Stig is? If it comes to it, they can always hire someone else (as they've done before).

BBx · 02-09-2010, 23:07

Who is Ben Collins? :/

BB x

Blighter · 02-09-2010, 23:09

Some people say he is simply an author struggling to get his book published.

Other people say he is an ex-Formula 3 racer.

All I know is he's unemployed!

BBx · 02-09-2010, 23:22

I thought The Stig was someone FAMOUS!!!

lol

BB x

Mark · 03-09-2010, 00:36

James May?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...tig-is....html

Desmo · 03-09-2010, 06:54

It's amazing what you can make a news story out of these days.

01-09-2010, 20:58	#1
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01-09-2010, 21:31	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	That's exactly what I thought. I've known that for years and I'm sure many others have too. What were the Beeb thinking?

02-09-2010, 23:07	#6
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Who is Ben Collins? :/ BB x

02-09-2010, 23:22	#8
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I thought The Stig was someone FAMOUS!!! lol BB x

03-09-2010, 00:36	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	James May? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...tig-is....html