Entertainment | News, Reviews, Listings & Features

Former Top Gear trio have signed a deal with Amazon

Former Top Gear trio sign deal with Amazon Prime

Former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have signed a deal for a new motoring show with Amazon's streaming service.

Entertainment • 30 Jul 15

Jeremy Clarkson was seen on Top Gear holding a placard with the word 'pikey'

Traveller groups condemn Top Gear 'pikey' ruling

Traveller groups in the UK and Ireland have criticised a decision by the Britain's TV watchdog, Ofcom, which cleared Top Gear of breaching broadcasting rules over the use of the word 'pikey'.

Entertainment • 27 Jul 15

US deal could see Clarkson sucking diesel again

It is reported that Jeremy Clarkson, his former Top Gear colleagues James May and Richard Hammond and executive producer Andy Wilman could agree a deal in the US so that they can circumvent the "no-compete" clause in their old BBC contracts.

Entertainment • 13 Jul 15

Richard Hammond, James May, and Jeremy Clarkson

Netflix and ITV both chasing former Top Gear trio

British broadcaster ITV and internet streaming service Netflix are leading the race to sign former Top Gear trio Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

Entertainment • 06 Jul 15

Clarkson claims BBC wanted him back on Top Gear

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has claimed that the BBC wanted him to return to the show but that it was "never an option" following the media storm and non-renewal of his contract in March.

Entertainment • 22 Jun 15

Evans - "We hope that that there's going to be an amazing response to this, not just in the UK but around the world"

Evans wants Top Gear audition clips

New Top Gear presenter Chris Evans has called on fans of the show around the world to send in audition clips, with the website address set to be revealed on his BBC Radio 2 programme on Friday morning.

Entertainment • 19 Jun 15

Top Gear: 40 years of skids, spills and Stigs

From its humble beginnings on BBC Midlands in 1977, Top Gear has gone from something of a Fort Cortina to a fully-blown Rolls Royce. Odrán de Bhaldraithe looks back at the presenters - from Angela Rippon, all the way to new boy, Chris Evans.

Entertainment • 19 Jun 15

Jodie Kidd: things that make you go vrooooom

New Top Gear line-up to include female presenter

New Top Gear presenter Chris Evans has confirmed that the show's new line-up will feature a female presenter and former model Jodie Kidd is in pole position for the job

Entertainment • 18 Jun 15

Chris Evans said he was thrilled with his new job

Evans signs three-year 'Top Gear' deal

Chris Evans has been revealed as the new host of Top Gear, replacing Jeremy Clarkson, who was sacked earlier this year, the BBC said.

Entertainment • 17 Jun 15

The show is due to air on BBC Two soon and will be an extended episode

BBC unveils trailer for Clarkson's last Top Gear

The BBC has released a teaser trailer of the last Top Gear episode to feature the trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond – watch it here.

Entertainment • 11 Jun 15

Jeremy Clarkson to make TV return on TFI Friday

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson will make his TV return on Chris Evans’ Channel 4 show, TFI Friday - but Evans is not making a film for Top Gear.

Entertainment • 09 Jun 15

Top Gear to return with different host each week

Top Gear will return in a Have I Got News For You format with a different guest host every week, according to a report in a UK newspaper.

Entertainment • 03 Jun 15

Top Gear trio re-unite in Belfast

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond will make their first public appearance together since exiting Top Gear when they host a live motoring show in Belfast over the weekend.

Entertainment • 24 May 15

Clarkson: 'Top Gear exit left a big hole'

Jeremy Clarkson has broken his silence on his departure from Top Gear, saying it has left a "big hole" in his life.

Entertainment • 22 May 15

Top Gear trio hold talks with ITV bosses

It is reported that former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond and the show's former executive producer, Andy Wilman, have held discussions with ITV about a possible move to the commercial broadcaster.

Entertainment • 09 May 15

May and Hammond - BBC Two controller says: "Conversations are on-going with James and Richard about a whole variety of projects at the BBC"

BBC boss doesn't rule out Top Gear duo's return

BBC Two controller Kim Shillinglaw has refused to rule out a return to Top Gear for Richard Hammond and James May, despite the duo saying they could not see a future for themselves on the show following the departure of co-host Jeremy Clarkson.

Entertainment • 01 May 15

Top Gear clear-out complete as Hammond says no

Richard Hammond has joined James May in confirming he will not be returning to BBC2's Top Gear following the axing of Jeremy Clarkson and the departure of executive producer, Andy Wilman.

Entertainment • 27 Apr 15

No Top Gear for James May without Jeremy Clarkson

James May won't be returning to Top Gear – unless Jeremy Clarkson's back on the BBC show.

Entertainment • 24 Apr 15

Clarkson - Final Top Gear scenes likely to air in the summer

Clarkson will be back on BBC, says channel boss

The Controller of BBC Two, Kim Shillinglaw, has said that former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson will return to work for the network at some point in the future.

Entertainment • 23 Apr 15

Clarkson faced cancer scare before 'fracas'

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson said that he battled a cancer scare days before the incident with his Irish producer Oisin Tymon which led to his losing his job.

Entertainment • 20 Apr 15

Jeremy Clarkson thanks fans for their support

Clarkson says he'll miss Top Gear

Jeremy Clarkson has said that he will "miss" working on Top Gear after being fired from the show and has thanked fans for their support.

Entertainment • 18 Apr 15

Sue Perkins puts the skids on Top Gear rumours

Sue Perkins has dismissed rumours that she will become the next Top Gear presenter.

Entertainment • 12 Apr 15

Touring Clarkson to stay silent about BBC sacking

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has agreed not to mention either his sacking or the BBC during upcoming live shows with former colleagues Richard Hammond and James May.

Entertainment • 07 Apr 15

Top Gear tour to go ahead without show's branding

A series of live events featuring sacked Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson will go ahead without the show's branding, the BBC announced on Tuesday (March 31).

Entertainment • 01 Apr 15

Alleged threats to kill BBC DG in Clarkson affair

Scotland Yard are reportedly investigating alleged threats to kill the director general of the BBC, Tony Hall, following the decision to sack Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

Entertainment • 30 Mar 15