Top Gear creator Derek Smith dies
9 years, 11 months ago

Top Gear creator Derek Smith dies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Derek Smith, the creator of the original series of Top Gear, has died. The first ever Top Gear debuted on BBC Midlands as a magazine programme focused on automobiles. Top Gear was originally cancelled in 2001, before being rebooted as a studio show fronted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

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Jeremy Clarkson says he’s ‘sad’ about BBC’s latest Top Gear development
2 months, 1 week ago

Jeremy Clarkson says he’s ‘sad’ about BBC’s latest Top Gear development

The Independent  

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The Grand Tour’s Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May devastate fans as they leave show
1 year, 3 months ago

The Grand Tour’s Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May devastate fans as they leave show

The Independent  

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Is it time for a Top Gear rethink? Ex-BBC host James May says it's 'time for a new format' but there is still a desire from viewers to watch fast cars
1 year, 4 months ago

Is it time for a Top Gear rethink? Ex-BBC host James May says it's 'time for a new format' but there is still a desire from viewers to watch fast cars

Daily Mail  

James May today called for the BBC to give Top Gear a 'new format' as he argued there was still a lot of demand for a motoring show. James May, 60, hosted the programme from 2003 to 2005 alongside Jeremy Clarkson, 63, and Richard Hammond, 53 Freddie Flintoff, pictured in September, scraped his face 'horrifically' after he rolled a three-wheel …

Ex-Top Gear star James May reveals sadness after BBC parks up motoring show 'for the foreseeable future' following Freddie Flintoff horror crash (but sources insist programme could be revived 'in a co
1 year, 4 months ago

Ex-Top Gear star James May reveals sadness after BBC parks up motoring show 'for the foreseeable future' following Freddie Flintoff horror crash (but sources insist programme could be revived 'in a co

Daily Mail  

James May hosted show from 2003 to 2005 alongside Clarkson and Hammond Ex-Top Gear star James May has revealed his sadness after the BBC parked up the motoring show for the 'foreseeable future' on Tuesday following a horror crash that nearly killed host Freddie Flintoff. James May, 60, hosted the programme from 2003 to 2005 alongside Jeremy Clarkson, 63, and …

BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ on hiatus for ‘foreseeable future’ after host Freddie Flintoff’s 2022 crash
1 year, 4 months ago

BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ on hiatus for ‘foreseeable future’ after host Freddie Flintoff’s 2022 crash

LA Times  

BBC said hitting pause on “Top Gear” may be “disappointing news for fans, but it’s the right thing to do.” BBC has hit the brakes on its long-running auto show “Top Gear” for an indefinite amount of time. The decision may come to car enthusiasts’ dismay, but, the British broadcaster said, “it is the right thing to do.” In a …

Richard Hammond defends Top Gear against ‘laddish’ perception: ‘We were just three nice blokes’
1 year, 5 months ago

Richard Hammond defends Top Gear against ‘laddish’ perception: ‘We were just three nice blokes’

The Independent  

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Top Gear producers 'looking for other work and considering action over loss of earnings' amid reports the show will be axed after 46 years on screen following Freddie Flintoff's horror crash - as the
1 year, 5 months ago

Top Gear producers 'looking for other work and considering action over loss of earnings' amid reports the show will be axed after 46 years on screen following Freddie Flintoff's horror crash - as the

Daily Mail  

Flintoff was 'lucky to be alive' after his horror crash on December 13 last year Top Gear producers are said to be looking for other work and considering legal action over loss of earnings amid reports that the show will be axed after 46 years following Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's horror crash. For 13 years it was hosted by Jeremy Clarkson …

Top Gear needs to be cancelled – and not just because of Freddie Flintoff’s crash
1 year, 6 months ago

Top Gear needs to be cancelled – and not just because of Freddie Flintoff’s crash

The Independent  

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Is Top Gear cancelled? What we know after Freddie Flintoff’s near-fatal accident
1 year, 6 months ago

Is Top Gear cancelled? What we know after Freddie Flintoff’s near-fatal accident

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The future of the popular BBC motoring series Top Gear remains …

Jeremy Clarkson: Former Top Gear presenter at the centre of Meghan controversy
2 years, 3 months ago

Jeremy Clarkson: Former Top Gear presenter at the centre of Meghan controversy

The Independent  

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Jeremy Clarkson returns to Top Gear for first time since 2015 for Sabine Schmitz tribute
3 years, 11 months ago

Jeremy Clarkson returns to Top Gear for first time since 2015 for Sabine Schmitz tribute

The Independent  

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Chris Evans insists Top Gear is a 'hit' despite first episode of new series being panned by critics
8 years, 9 months ago

Chris Evans insists Top Gear is a 'hit' despite first episode of new series being panned by critics

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Top Gear presenter Chris Evans has insisted he is pleased with …

Top Gear: Chris Evans 'looking car sick' after driving with Sabine Schmitz
9 years, 2 months ago

Top Gear: Chris Evans 'looking car sick' after driving with Sabine Schmitz

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Evans has suffered blow after blow in regards his new …

Top Gear suffers blow as executive producer leaves Chris Evans's BBC show
9 years, 3 months ago

Top Gear suffers blow as executive producer leaves Chris Evans's BBC show

The Independent  

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Top Gear start date: Chris Evans reveals when show will return to screens
9 years, 3 months ago

Top Gear start date: Chris Evans reveals when show will return to screens

The Independent  

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Jeremy Clarkson’s old Top Gear team being 'poached' from the BBC for new Amazon Prime car show
9 years, 4 months ago

Jeremy Clarkson’s old Top Gear team being 'poached' from the BBC for new Amazon Prime car show

The Independent  

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Top Gear's Clarkson, May, Hammond sign Amazon's new car show
9 years, 7 months ago

Top Gear's Clarkson, May, Hammond sign Amazon's new car show

Hindustan Times  

Sacked BBC "Top Gear," host Jeremy Clarkson has signed a deal with Amazon to present a new motoring show alongside his former co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May. Amazon said the new show, to be overseen by the trio's long time executive producer Andy Wilman, will be available on its subscription streaming service Amazon Prime next year and run for …

Top Gear had run out of gas with Jeremy Clarkson and co at the wheel says Jim Shelley
9 years, 8 months ago

Top Gear had run out of gas with Jeremy Clarkson and co at the wheel says Jim Shelley

Daily Mail  

There was something poignant and appropriate about the final episode of Top Gear to feature Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond. Scroll down for video There was something poignant and appropriate about the final episode of Top Gear to feature Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond Yes, like the 1972 MGB GT, Fiat 142 Spider, and Peugeot 304 …

Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson and Chris Evans to go head-to-head with new series
9 years, 8 months ago

Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson and Chris Evans to go head-to-head with new series

Daily Mail  

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson criticised the BBC ahead of last night's final episode of the show on BBC Two, as the show marked the end of an era. Head to head: Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are said to have 'jumped at the chance' to do battle with Chris Evans after it emerged the trio are …

Clarkson replaced by Evans on hugely popular Top Gear
9 years, 9 months ago

Clarkson replaced by Evans on hugely popular Top Gear

Hindustan Times  

Broadcaster Chris Evans is to replace Jeremy Clarkson as lead presenter of the BBC's hit motoring show Top Gear, the corporation announced on Tuesday. Clarkson was dropped from the madcap "Top Gear" programme, which has 350 million viewers per week in 170 countries, after he punched a producer in the face in March. A BBC spokeswoman said Evans' co-presenters would …

Top Gear fans' first look at final episode starring Jeremy Clarkson
9 years, 9 months ago

Top Gear fans' first look at final episode starring Jeremy Clarkson

Daily Mail  

Top Gear fans last night got their first look at the show’s final episode featuring Jeremy Clarkson. Scroll down for video New Top Gear: The extended programme features the trio of Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson - and is made up of footage filmed before the latter was sacked Mud, mud, glorious mud: Top Gear's future was thrown …

James May and Richard Hammond 'could stay on Top Gear with guest host'
9 years, 9 months ago

James May and Richard Hammond 'could stay on Top Gear with guest host'

Daily Mail  

Richard Hammond and James May are set to continue Top Gear without Jeremy Clarkson, it was claimed today. Scroll down for video It has been reported Richard Hammond and James May - pictured entering BBC headquarters together in April - might continue in Top Gear alongside a guest host The pair, who were both spotted entering the BBC headquarters in …

Top Gear: Former producer Andy Wilman reveals BBC came close to axing Richard Hammond after first series
9 years, 10 months ago

Top Gear: Former producer Andy Wilman reveals BBC came close to axing Richard Hammond after first series

The Independent  

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Jeremy Clarkson hints at Top Gear return with Richard Hammond and James May outside of BBC at charity auction
9 years, 11 months ago

Jeremy Clarkson hints at Top Gear return with Richard Hammond and James May outside of BBC at charity auction

The Independent  

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Top Gear BBC2 slot sheds 3m viewers as ratings dip for second week following Jeremy Clarkson's suspension
10 years ago

Top Gear BBC2 slot sheds 3m viewers as ratings dip for second week following Jeremy Clarkson's suspension

The Independent  

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BBC will not renew Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘Top Gear’ contract
10 years ago

BBC will not renew Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘Top Gear’ contract

LA Times  

The BBC will not renew the contract of Jeremy Clarkson, the scrappy host of BBC’s “Top Gear” car show, after an alleged and widely publicized fracas with a producer on the show. A BBC statement on Wednesday said a physical altercation occurred between Clarkson and producer Oinsin Tymon, and the BBC also published its internal investigation of the incident. This …

Jeremy Clarkson suspended: Top Gear has made the presenter a multimillionaire and a household name - but could it survive without him?
10 years ago

Jeremy Clarkson suspended: Top Gear has made the presenter a multimillionaire and a household name - but could it survive without him?

The Independent  

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Top Gear turns 21: The things you never knew about the BBC show as it returns for a 21st series
11 years, 1 month ago

Top Gear turns 21: The things you never knew about the BBC show as it returns for a 21st series

The Independent  

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