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# Top Gear

Last week
19th November 2023 - 25th November 2023
BBC to ‘rest’ Top Gear for ‘foreseeable future’ after Andrew Flintoff crash
The former England cricket captain was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track in Surrey.
This year
2023
BBC reaches reported €10.3 million settlement with Andrew Flintoff over Top Gear crash
The BBC said in March that it would be inappropriate to resume making the series at that time following an internal investigation into what happened.
American Sepp Kuss clinches first Grand Tour victory at Vuelta
Meanwhile, his team Jumbo-Visma completed an unprecedented treble.
BBC to stop filming current series of Top Gear amid reports that Freddie Flintoff has quit
Filming of the latest Top Gear series has been halted as a result.
Last year
2022
Andrew Flintoff 'lucky to be alive' after Top Gear accident
Son Corey, 16, told MailOnline the situation had been perilous.
Top Gear host Andrew Flintoff injured in accident while filming show
The incident happened yesterday morning at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.
Andrew Flintoff taken to hospital after accident while filming Top Gear
The BBC confirmed the incident occurred on Tuesday morning.
All time
Ex-Top Gear host Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51
Schmitz revealed last year that she had been dealing with a rare form of cancer since 2017.
‘Queen of the Nurburgring’ and ex-Top Gear host Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51
The Top Gear presenter revealed last year that she had been dealing with a rare form of cancer since 2017.
Leo Varadkar intervened to ensure Simon Coveney kept State car
Labour leader Alan Kelly attacked the government over the issue in the Dáil today.
8 Irish celebs who should replace Matt le Blanc in Top Gear
Is there something to be said for Danny Healy Rae?
Morrissey fires Cork City back to the top and ends Dundalk's unbeaten run
The champions got the better of this meeting with their rivals thanks to the midfielder’s second-half volley.
Jeremy Clarkson admitted to Spanish hospital with pneumonia
The presenter is on holiday with his family.
Chris Evans and Graham Norton among BBC's top-paid presenters
The former Top Gear 2.0 presenter is earning over £2 million – more than four times the amount of the BBC’s highest-paid woman.
Richard Hammond silent on criticism after saying eating ice cream is "gay"
An LGBT group said the words were “chosen purposefully to mock and belittle”.
7 correct responses to idiot Richard Hammond saying eating ice cream is "gay"
Have a seat, Richard.
A year after their Top Gear walkout, its former stars are having no trouble raising cash
Facebook and Hailo’s backers have invested in a new Clarkson-Hammond-May project.
Chris Evans is leaving Top Gear
The presenter made the announcement this afternoon.
Kerry appeared on last night's Top Gear and it looked absolutely stunning
Some scenery.
People are tweeting the wrong Chris Evans giving out about Top Gear
Captain America was not involved.
Poll: Did you watch Top Gear last night?
The new-look car show returned – minus Clarkson, Hammond and May.
Matt LeBlanc told Graham Norton all about his run-in with a hen party in Kerry
He IS Joey.
Matt LeBlanc filmed Top Gear in Kenmare yesterday and the place was up in arms
Cruising down Henry Street in a Rolls Royce, no less.
Matt LeBlanc filmed Top Gear in Kenmare yesterday and there was huge excitement
Cruising down Henry Street in a Rolls Royce, no less.
Top Gear are going to be filming a Dingle GAA game this weekend
And they need volunteers.
Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans are filming Top Gear in Kerry this weekend
YES.
Top Gear apologises for "unwise" filming of car stunts near war memorial
People were not happy about the choice of location, near the Cenotaph in London.
Jeremy Clarkson apologises to Irish Top Gear producer
“I would like to say sorry, once again, to Oisin Tymon”.
Get ready for the new Top Gear by checking out the first ever episode from 1977
“If you happen to be a road user, and let’s face it who isn’t these days?”
The new Top Gear will have an Irish host
The ex-Formula 1 boss will join Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.
Matt LeBlanc named as new Top Gear co-presenter
He’ll be working alongside Chris Evans, a slightly less surprising selection.
It looks like these guys have chosen a name for their new €220m car show
Clarkson, Hammond and May are back behind the wheel.
Clarkson, Hammond and May have a new show - but Irish viewers won't be able to see it
It’ll be streaming on Amazon Prime from next year. Amazon Prime isn’t available here.
Jeremy Clarkson: I'm so sorry Top Gear ended like this
The final episode of the show, as we currently know it, aired last night.
Actual adults are losing their minds over Chris Evans replacing Jeremy Clarkson
Perspective, people.
Chris Evans is replacing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear
Jeremy Clarkson was sacked earlier this year after punching the show’s producer.
Chris Evans is replacing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear
Clarkson was sacked in March after being involved in a ‘fracas’ with one of the show’s producers.
Who was The Stig's favourite star in a reasonably-priced car?
Ben Collins reveals some of his best Top Gear moments.
So, what does The Stig drive?
We weren’t expecting his answer…