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BBC Confirms Reboot of Top Gear Four Years After Flintoff Crash

The BBC has officially announced plans to revive the popular automotive series Top Gear, marking a return four years after presenter Freddie Flintoff’s severe filming accident. Industry reports suggest comedian Jimmy Carr may step into the hosting role for the new iteration.

27 Aug, 09:33 — 27 Aug, 09:33
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BBC Confirms Plans To Reboot ‘Top Gear’ Amid Speculation Jimmy Carr Will Host

The BBC is revving the engines of Top Gear again. After a four-year absence from British television following a horror crash involving former host Andrew Flintoff, the BBC said that work is underway on a new season. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Thursday, Ed Havard, the BBC’s director of entertainment, said: “Top Gear […]

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deadline27 Aug, 09:33First to report

BBC Confirms Plans To Reboot ‘Top Gear’ Amid Speculation Jimmy Carr Will Host

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n1-bih27 Aug, 10:46

Top Gear se vraća na BBC, četiri godine nakon nesreće u kojoj je, kako se kasnije saznalo, u autu bio i Stig

n1-serbia27 Aug, 11:20

BBC potvrdio: Vraća se "Top gir" četiri godine nakon nesreće Fredija Flintofa

hotnews27 Aug, 12:03Latest update

Emisiunea „Top Gear” se va întoarce la patru ani după accidentul grav de pe platourile de filmare

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