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

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. The most popular show on BBC iPlayer last year was the Top Gear team's geographically illiterate search for the source of the river Nile, with a staggering 3.4m requests. It's not really for grown-ups, anyway In Radio Times last week, the show's executive producer admitted the show is "aimed at people with a mental age of nine". Neil Lyndon, the Sunday Telegraph's motoring correspondent, sums its 21st birthday well: "Does that mean Billy Bunter and his gang finally get forced out of the Fourth Remove and into long trousers?" And Clarkson doesn't do badly Last year Jezza netted more than £14m from the show, the real engine of his wealth being the BBC buying out his 30 per cent shares in the company he set up to exploit the show's commercial opportunities.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent

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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

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

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. Flintoff’s accident wasn’t the first to have occurred in …

1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

How will Top Gear ever return to our screens? Co-host Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's serious facial injuries after horror crash in a three-wheeled open-top car raise fresh concerns over the show's health

Daily Mail

Top Gear's future is hanging in the balance as health and safety bosses continue their probe into the near-fatal smash that almost killed co-host Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff. He was pictured on Sunday at England v New Zealand game in Southampton Top Gear 's future is hanging in the balance as health and safety bosses continue their probe into the near-fatal …

2 years ago

Top Gear: 5 of BBC series’ most controversial moments as Freddie Flintoff ‘to leave show’

The Independent

2 years, 3 months ago

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

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Clarkson resumed presenting Top Gear …

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 …

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

9 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent

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

9 years, 8 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 …

9 years, 9 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 …

9 years, 9 months ago

Top Gear's Chris Evans pedals through London on electric powered bicycle

Daily Mail

He's the new Top Gear host, but car enthusiast Chris Evans' latest outing would no doubt have outgoing Jeremy Clarkson despairing over his dashboard. Chris Evans traded his customary four wheels for a significantly more environmentally friendly two ahead of an appearance in trendy Notting Hill, west London on Wednesday With a plastic bag hanging from either handlebar, the TV …

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 …

9 years, 9 months ago

Chris Evans confirms Top Gear will have a FEMALE host with Jodie Kidd favourite

Daily Mail

Joy: Chris Evans pictured arriving for his Radio 2 show this morning after being appointed the new presenter of Top Gear Chris Evans today said that he would be joined on Top Gear by a female co-presenter after taking over as host of the hit BBC show from sacked Jeremy Clarkson. Thumbs up: Evans grins as he drives away from …

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 …

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 …

9 years, 10 months ago

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

The Independent

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

9 years, 10 months ago

Top Gear: Paul Hollywood criticises BBC's handling of Jeremy Clarkson - 'whether he left is almost immaterial'

The Independent

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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9 years, 11 months ago

Top Gear creator Derek Smith dies

The Independent

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10 years ago

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

The Independent

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 …

10 years ago

Jeremy Clarkson 'working on new TV show': Top Gear star touting Countryfile-style programme ahead of BBC inquiry

The Independent

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10 years ago

Top Gear fans vent anger after no Sunday night episode on BBC2: 'Life is worse than when I broke my back'

The Independent

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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Jeremy Clarkson ROASTS Will Smith in Top Gear clip as he mocks the Hollywood star's lyrics

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He's known for rapping about his lavish lifestyle and racing around in fast cars in some of Hollywood's biggest movies. Will Smith's song lyrics and car choices were roasted by Jeremy Clarkson in an unearthed Top Gear clip from 2015 The actor, then 46, could hardly have expected the grilling he got from Jeremy Clarkson, then 54, in front of …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

James May insists Top Gear 'didn't need to end' after punch scandal as he reveals whether he still speaks to Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond

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James May has insisted that his exit from hit BBC series Top Gear was avoidable as he opened up about the show. James May has insisted that his exit from hit BBC series Top Gear was avoidable as he opened up about the show The presenter, alongside co-stars Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, had been the face of the series …

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