Ex-Top Gear's James May says Matt LeBlanc's Cenotaph stunt was 'a little unwise'
9 years ago

Ex-Top Gear's James May says Matt LeBlanc's Cenotaph stunt was 'a little unwise'

Daily Mail  

The stunt was widely criticised for being performed near the memorial ' to do them anywhere on the road James May said it was ' James May, 53, is filming with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond for their new Amazon series Former Top Gear presenter James May has brandished the controversial Cenotaph war memorial stunt, filmed for the show's new series, as 'inappropriate'. His comments come after new co-host Matt LeBlanc and rally driver Ken Block were filmed performing wheelspins and doughnuts near the Cenotaph in central London earlier this month. Despite Top Gear returning in May, months ahead of the new Amazon show, May said there was no pressure on their new programme. The Cenotaph stunt, involving Matt LeBlanc for the new Top Gear series, which was widely criticised Actor Matt LeBlanc with Chris Evans and The Stig as they contunue filming their new Top Gear series

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James May drops hint about presenting future with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond
1 year, 3 months ago

James May drops hint about presenting future with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond

The Independent  

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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: Matt LeBlanc 'vows to quit' unless Chris Evans is sacked
8 years, 9 months ago

Top Gear: Matt LeBlanc 'vows to quit' unless Chris Evans is sacked

The Independent  

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Top Gear: Eddie Jordan defends Chris Evans, says Jeremy Clarkson is 'past it'
8 years, 9 months ago

Top Gear: Eddie Jordan defends Chris Evans, says Jeremy Clarkson is 'past it'

The Independent  

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Carol McGiffin would rather watch Jeremy Clarkson than ex-husband Chris Evans on Top Gear
8 years, 9 months ago

Carol McGiffin would rather watch Jeremy Clarkson than ex-husband Chris Evans on Top Gear

Daily Mail  

She had a short-lived marriage to presenter Chris Evans in the 90s. Scroll down for video Tuning out: Carol McGiffin has revealed she has 'no interest' in watching her ex-husband Chris Evans helming the new edition of motoring show Top GEAR She told the Daily Mirror: 'The problem Chris has now is he’s trying to take the name and make …

Top Gear finally 'hits its stride' with more positive reviews after cutting Cenotaph stunt scene
8 years, 9 months ago

Top Gear finally 'hits its stride' with more positive reviews after cutting Cenotaph stunt scene

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 opening pair of episodes have sprung up one central debate: …

Top Gear: BBC defends Chris Evans show after 'fake' audience laughter claims
8 years, 9 months ago

Top Gear: BBC defends Chris Evans show after 'fake' audience laughter claims

The Independent  

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Top Gear new series 2016: We're live as Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc take over the BBC show
8 years, 10 months ago

Top Gear new series 2016: We're live as Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc take over the BBC show

The Independent  

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Top Gear release date: Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc's BBC car show finally has a start date
8 years, 10 months ago

Top Gear release date: Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc's BBC car show finally has a start date

The Independent  

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Top Gear: Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc's show gets BBC Three spin-off hosted by Rory Reid titled Extra Gear
8 years, 11 months ago

Top Gear: Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc's show gets BBC Three spin-off hosted by Rory Reid titled Extra Gear

The Independent  

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Matt LeBlanc 'took time out of filming Top Gear after narrowly avoiding running over a crew member on set'
8 years, 11 months ago

Matt LeBlanc 'took time out of filming Top Gear after narrowly avoiding running over a crew member on set'

Daily Mail  

Matt LeBlanc was reportedly so shaken after nearly hitting a crew member with his car that he had to take some time out from filming Top Gear. Scroll down for video Shaken: Matt LeBlanc was reportedly so shaken after nearly hitting a crew member with his car whilst in South Africa last month that he had to take some time …

Top Gear trailer shows Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc enjoying business as usual
8 years, 11 months ago

Top Gear trailer shows Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc enjoying business as usual

Daily Mail  

This is the first trailer for the BBC's new Top Gear series which features a load of speed demons, bangers and grumpy old men. The BBC has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the brand new series of Top Gear featuring new presenters Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc The clip also shows new host Chris Evans looking a bit queasy …

Former 'Top Gear' presenter brands show's Cenotaph stunt 'ill-advised'
9 years ago

Former 'Top Gear' presenter brands show's Cenotaph stunt 'ill-advised'

The Independent  

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Top Gear fake wedding caper marks a new approach in a spiral of controversy
9 years ago

Top Gear fake wedding caper marks a new approach in a spiral of controversy

Daily Mail  

At first glance, it seems like another Top Gear stunt gone horribly wrong. Bizarre: Matt LeBlanc appeared to crash a society wedding at St Paul's Cathedral, screeching past in a Ford Mustang and doing handbrake turns in clouds of smoke The bizarre episode was quickly forgotten, though, as the next day Matt LeBlanc, with rally driver Ken Block at the …

Top Gear's Cenotaph stunt took six months to plan and cost taxpayers £100,000
9 years ago

Top Gear's Cenotaph stunt took six months to plan and cost taxpayers £100,000

Daily Mail  

Pressure is continuing to mount on Top Gear bosses today after it emerged the highly controversial scenes of cars 'donutting' near the Cenotaph war memorial cost licence fee-payers £100,000 to film. Scroll down for video Pressure: Chris Evans leaves the BBC this morning as questions continue over who authorised controversial filming of a rally car 'donutting' near Britain's main war …

Chris Evans apologises 'unreservedly' over Top Gear Cenotaph stunt
9 years ago

Chris Evans apologises 'unreservedly' over Top Gear Cenotaph stunt

The Independent  

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Top Gear Cenotaph stunt sparks fury as show bosses defend Matt Le Blanc scenes
9 years ago

Top Gear Cenotaph stunt sparks fury as show bosses defend Matt Le Blanc scenes

The Independent  

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Matt LeBlanc to host Top Gear with Chris Evans after Friends reunion
9 years, 1 month ago

Matt LeBlanc to host Top Gear with Chris Evans after Friends reunion

The Independent  

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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  

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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, 4 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 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 …

Top Gear: Jodie Kidd, Philip Glenister and Guy Martin 'in advanced talks' to replace Jeremy Clarkson and co
9 years, 10 months ago

Top Gear: Jodie Kidd, Philip Glenister and Guy Martin 'in advanced talks' to replace Jeremy Clarkson and co

The Independent  

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Jeremy Clarkson suspension: Richard Hammond and James May 'refuse to film Top Gear' without him
10 years ago

Jeremy Clarkson suspension: Richard Hammond and James May 'refuse to film Top Gear' without him

The Independent  

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