Top Gear is going... to Bristol!

Top Gear is going… to Bristol! (Except when they go to Dunsfold)

Top Gear is going to Bristol BBC Studios is transferring production of the show to its Bristol base from 2022. The move will create a number of openings for editorial and production management personnel based in the nations and regions. BBC Studios Bristol is the production hub for many long-running factual entertainment programmes including Countryfile, … >

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Matt LeBlanc is leaving Top Gear

Matt LeBlanc will leave Top Gear at the end of its next season, it’s been revealed. Given that his sitcom Episodes ended in the past year, as well, this is starting to look like a period of significant change in the Friends star’s career. The 26th series of Top Gear, LeBlanc’s fourth and final stint among the main presenters, will … >

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Matt LeBlanc on the ‘media sh**storm’ of Top Gear’s relaunch

Matt LeBlanc has opened up about the ‘media sh**storm’ that accompanied his first series of Top Gear. The Friends and Episodes actor helped relaunch the BBC’s car show in 2016, presenting the revamped version of Top Gear alongside Chris Evans, Rory Reid, Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan and Sabine Schmitz. The reviews weren’t great for Top … >

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Matt LeBlanc is returning to ‘Top Gear’ for another two seasons

The BBC has confirmed today that Episodes star Matt LeBlanc will be back to host the next season of Top Gear. LeBlanc became the first ever non-British host in the show’s 39-year history when he joined Chris Evans on the revamped motoring entertainment show in May. 2017’s season will feature LeBlanc alongside Chris Harris and Rory Reid, with regular appearances from Eddie Jordan, Sabine Schmitz … >

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What will motoring look like 70 years from now?

Independent motoring retailer JCT600 recently celebrated their 70th birthday! To celebrate, they asked five travel and technology experts what motoring might look like 70 years in the future. From electric cars to the latest in-car infotainment, some of the most interesting predictions have been turned into a series of stunning concept illustrations, featuring the 80th trip for the Fast & Furious franchise, Pizza … >

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New BBC Player video-on-demand service to launch in Asia

BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of BBC Player, a new authenticated multi-genre video-on-demand service that will allow viewers to watch BBC programmes anytime anywhere. The service will be available in Singapore to StarHub TV customers later this year and users will be able to watch online or via an app (available in android and iOS) on their smartphones … >

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‘Top Gear’ returns! Watch first trailer for revamped show

BBC Two has released an epic launch trailer for the new season of Top Gear. The revamped motoring entertainment show returns to BBC Two in May, with the makers promising “an explosive cocktail of car-obsessed entertainers and cultural clashes.” The one-minute preview features footage shot in the UK, US, France, Morocco and the United Arab … >

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‘Friends’ star Matt LeBlanc is new ‘Top Gear’ presenter

American actor Matt LeBlanc has been officially announced by the BBC as one of the new presenters of Top Gea. The appointment of the Friends star marks the first time that the show has ever had a non-British host in its 39-year history. The revamped motoring entertainment show returns to BBC Two in May, with … >

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