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Viewers were quick to praise the stunning Kerry sights in last night's episode of Top Gear

Kerry is doin' fine! Top Gear fans praise Irish episode

Matt LeBlanc praised "beautiful" Kerry after he completed filming scenes for the current series of Top Gear in the county, and now viewers have taken to social media in their droves to echo the same sentiments.

Entertainment • 27 Jun 16

Ah Gear! BBC denies fool-injecting laughter into show

The BBC has denied claims that it used canned laughter to mask audience silence during last Sunday's opening episode of the new series of Top Gear.

Entertainment • 05 Jun 16

The three amigos gear up for South Africa

Johannesburg is first pit stop for new Clarkson show

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s new motor show will host its first studio recording in Johannesburg.

Entertainment • 02 Jun 16

Chris Evans defends debut episode of Top Gear

Chris Evans defends Top Gear in Twitter rant

The first episode of the newly revamped Top Gear drew some criticism from viewers, and now Chris Evans has jumped to the show's defence, saying it "is a hit".

Entertainment • 31 May 16

Can the new Top Gear hack it without Clarkson and co?

As Top Gear goes from Jeremy to Ginger, will the BBC's flagship show maintain its global dominance?

Entertainment • 29 May 16

LeBlanc and Evans on location in Killarney last month

Top Gear's Evans says he's sucking diesel with LeBlanc

New Top Gear host Chris Evans has joined co-presenter Matt LeBlanc in dismissing reports of a rift between the duo, saying that he has learnt a lot from working with the former Friends star.

Entertainment • 26 May 16

LeBlanc with Evans - "We're hanging out, having a laugh"

LeBlanc says there's no Top Gear personality crash

New Top Gear presenter Matt LeBlanc has dismissed reports that he and co-host Chris Evans are "at war".

Entertainment • 24 May 16

The Grand Tour is set to begin on Amazon Prime in the Autumn

Clarkson and co about to embark on The Grand Tour

The new motoring show on Amazon Prime featuring the former Top Gear presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond will be called......The Grand Tour.

Entertainment • 11 May 16

(L-R) Hammond, May and Clarkson - New digital platform due to launch in the autumn

Former Top Gear hosts rev up new online juggernaut

Former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are setting up a new digital media platform for car lovers called DriveTribe, which is set to launch in the autumn.

Entertainment • 27 Apr 16

Matt LeBlanc praises "beautiful" Kerry

Matt LeBlanc has praised "beautiful" Kerry after he completed filming scenes for the upcoming series of Top Gear in the county.

Entertainment • 17 Apr 16

First look Top Gear teaser leaves fans divided

The first teaser for the upcoming series of Top Gear - the first with its brand new presenting line-up - has left fans divided.

Entertainment • 01 Apr 16

Kazakhstan says nyet to Top Gear and Eddie Jordan

The BBC's new Top Gear ran into yet more engine trouble when the team, including former Irish motorsport boss Eddie Jordan, were refused permission to fly to Kazakhstan as part of a big-budget filming trip for the new series.

Entertainment • 30 Mar 16

May - "I have driven up and down that road, yes, but no, I don't do doughnuts"

Ex-Top Gear host adds fuel to stunt controversy

Former Top Gear host James May has said the BBC show's controversial decision to film near the Cenotaph war memorial in London was "probably a bit ill-judged".

Entertainment • 26 Apr 16

Jeremy Clarkson has made an apology to Irish producer Oisín Tymon

Clarkson apologises to Irish Top Gear producer

Jeremy Clarkson has issued an apology to his former Top Gear colleague Oisín Tymon after the Irishman's racial discrimination and personal injury claim was settled.

Entertainment • 24 Feb 16

Top Gear's LeBlanc and Evans like "modern odd couple"

Chris Evans has dubbed himself and fellow Top Gear presenter Matt LeBlanc the "modern-style odd couple".

Entertainment • 23 Feb 16

Evans - Makes his debut as Top Gear host in May

TTFN for TFI Friday as Evans focuses on Top Gear

A TFI Friday source has confirmed that there are no plans for the Chris Evans-hosted entertainment show to return to Channel 4, with the presenter set to focus on his new role as the star of the BBC's Top Gear.

Entertainment • 27 Dec 15

Clark - To announce new projects in New Year Photo: Pett Television

David Coulthard on course to join Top Gear

Formula One star David Coulthard and German racing driver Sabine Schmitz could be joining Top Gear's presenting line-up, it has been reported.

Entertainment • 26 Dec 15

The Stig is back! Top Gear returns in May

New Top gear has confirmed that BBC motoring show Top Gear will be back on screens on May 8 next year. He also said filming on the new series has already begun but would not reveal who his co-presenters are, although Stig will be back.

Entertainment • 30 Nov 15

Oisín Tymon is said to be suing both Clarkson and the BBC

Irish Top Gear producer to sue Clarkson and BBC

The Irish Top Gear producer, Oisín Tymon, who was assaulted by Jeremy Clarkson is suing him and the BBC for racial discrimination and personal injury.

Entertainment • 13 Nov 15

Chris Evans may present Top Gear by himself. But the Stig is back

Chris Evans says he may go solo on Top Gear

Top Gear presenter Chris Evans has said that he may end up driving the show solo without the need for any co-hosts when it comes back on TV next year. However fans will be delighted to hear - the Stig will return.

Entertainment • 07 Oct 15

Move over Top Gear. Here come the Gear Knobs

After signing up to make one of the most expensive programmes in UK television history, a possible new name for the Amazon Prime show featuring the former Top Gear trio has emerged. And of course it's rude.

Entertainment • 17 Sep 15

Win Top Gear legend’s signed racing helmet

Top Gear fan? Well, TEN has teamed up with Coors Light to offer you a chance to win Stig's racing helmet. Enter here!

Entertainment • 18 Aug 15

Clarkson and Co were "very, very, very expensive"

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has said that it was "very, very, very expensive" to strike a deal with Jeremy Clarkson and his Top Gear co-stars for his digital television service.

Entertainment • 16 Aug 15

Clarkson and co will have a massive budget at Amazon Prime

Top Gear trio's new Amazon show has €220m budget

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have been given a massive €220 million budget for their new motoring show, making it one of the most expensive programmes in UK TV history.

Entertainment • 07 Aug 15

Clarkson: "Amazon has been delightfully clear on that. 'Just make the show you wanna make, guys'"

Clarkson delighted with terms of new Amazon show

Former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will have free rein to make the show they want with Amazon's streaming service, which Clarkson states was "music to his ears".

Entertainment • 02 Aug 15