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BBC Director Charlotte Moore said: “The time is right to move the world’s best motor show to the nation’s most popular channel and bring it to an even broader audience on BBC One. Flintoff, a former England cricket captain, and comedian and TV presenter McGuinness, will begin filming the 27th series of Top Gear early next year. Picture: BBC/Television Stills, Presenting alongside Woollard during the Eighties was experienced motoring journalist Chris Goffey. He is best known for presenting shows like Take Me Out and Benchmark since his TV debut in 1995. TOP GEAR is back on the small screen as the wait is over for motoring fans in the latest series of stunning cars and daring stunts. Picture: PIW/Martin Pope, She's better known for presenting Springwatch with Bill Oddie these days, but Kate Humble worked on Top Gear from 1999-2000. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. “I’ve always been passionate about cars and I’m so excited to be joining the Top Gear team.”, He later Tweeted a photo of himself with McGuinness and Reid with the caption: "New team mates... Not going to lie, couldn’t be happier.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Before moving over to the main programme, Chris and co-star Rory Reid hosted the spin-off show of the main series, called Extra Gear. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Picture: BBC/Television Stills. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Picture: BBC/Television Stills, Brendan Coogan, brother of comedian Steve, had an even briefer stint on the show. It is the fourth episode out of six, with the final two instalments also going out on BBC Two. Picture: BBC/Television Stills, Throughout the late Eighties and early Nineties, Top Gear regularly pulled in audiences of more than five million, with former used car salesman Quentin Willson another of the star presenters. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Ratings have hit their highest viewing figures since bringing in the new presenting team in 2019. “To be hosting a show I’ve watched and loved from being a small boy is beyond exciting.”. On top of his reviewing responsibilities, he also races - and has taken part in the Nurburgring 24 hours endurance test three times in 2010, 2015 and 2016. His habit of presenting links to camera while standing with one foot on the front bumper of a car lead to people photographing themselves while adopting the same pose – a craze known as “Woollarding”. Matt announced he was leaving the series last year, citing being away from his family and friends as the reason behind his decision. Flintoff said of taking on the role: ”It’s not often you have the chance to do both of your dream jobs, but I’m now lucky enough to say I will have. But what’s less well known is that Wilman presented Top Gear himself during the Nineties. At that time Top Gear didn’t usually criticise cars in the way it does today, so when Edmonds said the Fiat Strada “wasn’t very good,” Fiat was so upset that it threatened to sue the BBC. Top Gear is now watched in more than 170 countries, but when it started in 1977, it was just broadcast to the Midlands. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He's been involved in numerous TV projects; not only did he win the first series of the Aussie I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, but he presented ITV's Cannonball and is team captain on Sky One's A League of Their Own. Here we look back at some of the famous – and not-so-famous – names who’ve presented the BBC’s flagship motoring show. Find out more about the Top Gear hosts below... Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff is best known as an international cricketer. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He has been married to wife Rachael Wools Flintoff since March 2005, with whom he has three children named Holly, Corey and Rocky. Over the next few years he would help to change the style from worthy-but-dull to something more entertaining. Angela Rippon might have left after the 1979 series, but there were other female faces in the early years of Top Gear, including former Telegraph contributor Sue Baker. Picture: PIW/Martin Pope, She's better known for presenting Springwatch with Bill Oddie these days, but Kate Humble worked on Top Gear from 1999-2000. Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff to host Top Gear, Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events, The post-Clarkson Top Gear era in pictures, Paddy McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff announced as new Top Gear hosts, McGuinness and Flintoff will bring Top Gear back down to Earth, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Note that this list only includes presenters with 2 or more appearances. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Over the next few years he would help to change the style from worthy-but-dull to something more entertaining. Top Gear is now watched in more than 170 countries, but when it started in 1977, it was just broadcast to the Midlands. The show launched on 20 October 2002, and broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two. The original presenters were Angela Rippon and Tom Coyne. The programme focused on a range of motoring topics, the most common being car reviews, road safety and consumer advice. But Paddy McGuinness has previously revealed that the presenters 'almost died' during filming - so expect a thrilling season. Is it cheaper to leave heating on all day or turn it on when needed? The latest series will be five episodes long, with much of the shooting taking place in the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Martin Pope, “New” Top Gear first aired in 2002. Note that this list only includes presenters with 2 or more appearances. Fortunately, the producers quickly realised their mistake, replacing Dawe after just one season. Picture: Rex, Having tested several cars, including his own Ford GT40, during the 1979 series, Noel Edmonds replaced Rippon as lead presenter for 1980. Evans left after just six episodes, with Harris and Reid being bumped up to main presenting duties. Matt is currently dating Top Gear producer Aurora Mulligan and he has one child by his ex-wife Melissa McKnight. The page lists the presenters of Top Gear throughout the show's history. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Thanks for a great drive. ", BBC Two controller Patrick Holland said: "I want to thank the fabulous Matt LeBlanc for being a brilliant co-host on Top Gear.". Paddy McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff have been announced as the next presenters of Top Gear. Top Gear fans are impressed with effortless chemistry between the presenting trio. Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond were both present, but used car specialist Jason Dawe was there in place of James May. The latest series will be five episodes long, with much of the shooting taking place in the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: PA/Getty, Top Gear is now watched in more than 170 countries, but when it started in 1977, it was just broadcast to the Midlands. Matt Le Blanc will step down as host following the new series, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. But what’s less well known is that Wilman presented Top Gear himself during the Nineties. Chris Evans hosting the new Top Gear, replacing Jeremy Clarkson, Damian Lewis crawls out of his car after a ride with The Stig, Matt LeBlanc has taken over co-hosting duties from Richard Hammond and James May, Damian Lewis seemed to enjoy his time on Top Gear, Top Gear introduces some special guests for the second episode, Eddie Jordan, Seasick Steve and Sharleen Spiteri on Top Gear, It's time for a South African challenge on Top Gear, Chris Evans and Matt LeBLanc take Top Gear to Blackpool, It's tug of war time in Blackpool during the first new episode of Top Gear, Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc have a lot to live up to on Top Gear, Seasick Steve and Tinie Tempah join Chris Evans for an off-road race on Top Gear, Matt LeBlanc on the set of the new Top Gear, The Stig with the Mini Cooper used as part of new segment Star in a Rallycross Car, Jesse Eisenberg does a lap of the Top Gear circuit, Jesse Eisenberg and Gordon Ramsay in the Top Gear studio. Reid will continue to host Top Gear's companion show Extra Gear. Top Gear is in the middle of the 28th series with the next episode coming up on Sunday, February 16, on BBC Two at 8pm. Indeed, when it went nationwide the following year, most episodes were sub-titled “Rippon on the Road”. But how will it compare with some of the famous – and not-so-famous – names who’ve presented Top Gear in the past? Paddy McGuinness, 46, presented the ITV dating show, Take me out, coining the phase "No likey, no lighty". In June 2011 he married Christine Martin, the couple have twins Penelope and Leo who have been diagnosed with autism and another daughter called Felicity, who's had the same diagnosis. He won Man Of The Series in the 2005 Ashes against Australia, won BBC Sports Personality Of The Year in 2005, and was awarded a prestigious MBE in 2006. The cricket all-rounder was also stripped of his position as England … The pair were brought in to replace Matt LeBlanc in 2019, who decided to leave the show to spend more time with his family and friends. For all the latest news, advice and reviews from Telegraph Cars, sign up to our weekly newsletter by entering your email here Picture: Men and Motors, Thursday morning news briefing: Sunak's stark lockdown warning, Lack of women's clubs in Fifa 21 a gaping own goal by decision-makers at EA Sports, Covid shielding: The latest government advice for vulnerable people, explained. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Angela Rippon might have left after the 1979 series, but there were other female faces in the early years of Top Gear, including former Telegraph contributor Sue Baker. TOP GEAR is back on the small screen as the wait is over for motoring fans in the latest series of stunning cars and daring stunts. The Farnworth, Lancashire, native is a 47-year-old, having been born on August 14, 1973. When Top Gear was cancelled in 2001 due to falling ratings, she moved over to Channel 5 with Tiff Needell and Quentin Willson to present 5th Gear. Fortunately, the producers quickly realised their mistake, replacing Dawe after just one season. Paddy McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff will be the new presenters of Top Gear, the BBC has confirmed. ", BBC Two controller Patrick Holland said: "I want to thank the fabulous Matt LeBlanc for being a brilliant co-host on Top Gear.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Picture: BBC/Television Stills, Throughout the late Eighties and early Nineties, Top Gear regularly pulled in audiences of more than five million, with former used car salesman Quentin Willson another of the star presenters. He is best known for presenting shows like Take Me Out and Benchmark since his TV debut in 1995. Paddy, born Patrick Joseph McGuinness, is a comedian, comedy actor and TV presenter. For a detailed list of appearances please visit Presenters by number of appearances. He has been married to wife Rachael Wools Flintoff since March 2005, with whom he has three children named Holly, Corey and Rocky. They are joined by motor journalist Chris Harris. The original presenters were Angela Rippon and Tom Coyne. Freddie is a former international cricketer who has made a name for himself as a broadcaster. Flintoff, who saw England’s cricket team to an Ashes victory in 2005, has said of joining the show: ‘Doing [Top Gear] is brilliant. For other inquiries Contact Us. The BBC has reportedly decided on a 'dream team' to replace Clarkson, Hammond and May.

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