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Top Gear
Season 24
StarringMatt LeBlanc
Chris Harris
Rory Reid
Release
Original networkBBC Two
BBC Two HD
Original release5 March 2017 (2017-03-05) –
present
Series chronology
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List of episodes

The twenty-fourth series of Top Gear began broadcasting on BBC Two and BBC Two HD on 5 March 2017, running for seven weekly episodes;[1] due to the BBC airing live coverage of the Masters Tournament on 9 April, the series took a break between the fifth and sixth episode.[2][3] Following the departure of Chris Evans as one of the show's lead hosts in series 23,[4] series 24 saw Matt LeBlanc being joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid as his co-hosts for the show;[5] The Stig also returns, alongside occasional appearances by both Sabine Schmitz and Eddie Jordan.

Production

Following the mixed to negative feedback for the previous series from critics and viewers, and the resignation of Chris Evans, the show underwent a huge revamp, with the creation of a brand new studio, complete with new seats, a racing tyre designed table and new screens, along with a brand new logo design and opening titles. In addition, along with continuing to host BBC Three companion show, Extra Gear, the BBC decided to reassign both Chris Harris and Rory Reid as Top Gear's main hosts alongside Matt LeBlanc. In February 2017, it was confirmed that comedian George Lewis would be joining the spin-off programme as a presenter alongside Harris and Reid.[6] It was also announced that the format of the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment would return for Series 24, after the BBC dropped the controversial Star in a Rally-Cross Car segment that had replaced it due to the negative feedback it received.[7] As the previous car for the segment, the Vauxhall Astra Tech Line, had been sent back to Vauxhall and auctioned off for charity,[8] a brand new car was provided for the segment, the Toyota GT86,[9][10] leading to the segment being renamed as Star in a Reasonably Fast Car.[11]

Marketing

On 4 February 2017, BBC Two began showcasing trailers for the new series, with the caption "Top Gear: Coming Soon".[12] On 24 February, Top Gear's official Twitter page confirmed that the twenty-fourth series would premiere on 5 March 2017, broadcasting seven weekly episodes.[12]

Episodes

Main article: List of Top Gear episodes
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(millions)[13]
1851Series 24, Episode 1[14]Ferrari FXX-KRace across Kazakhstan in three high-mileage cars: (Volvo V70 • Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) • Hackney carriage)James McAvoy5 March 2017 (2017-03-05)3.77
1862Series 24, Episode 2[15]Alfa Romeo Giulia QuadrifoglioUS road trip in two convertible supercars: (Lamborghini Huracán Spyder • Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet)David Tennant12 March 2017 (2017-03-12)3.60
1873Series 24, Episode 3[16]Aston Martin DB11 • Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé • Abarth 124 Spider"Supercar hunting" at the Nürburgring in a Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport STamsin Greig19 March 2017 (2017-03-19)3.13
1884Series 24, Episode 4[17]Renault Twingo GTEpic race across Arabian Peninsula: Bugatti Chiron vs. alternative "money-no-object" transportationTinie Tempah26 March 2017 (2017-03-26)3.17
1895Series 24, Episode 5[18]Ford GTExtreme off-road buggy race on the California desertChris Hoy2 April 2017 (2017-04-02)3.27
1906Series 24, Episode 6[19]Mercedes-AMG GT RRoad trip across Cuba with second-hand sports cars: Maserati Biturbo • Chevrolet CamaroRoss Noble16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)2.40
1917Series 24, Episode 7[20]Porsche 718 Cayman S • Avtoros ShamanTurning a SsangYong Rodius into a luxury yachtJay Kay23 April 2017 (2017-04-23)1.90[21]

References

  1. ^ "'Top Gear' returns to BBC Two on 5th March". USwitch. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  2. ^ Georgina Littlejohn (7 April 2017). "Why isn't Top Gear on BBC Two this week, when is it back and who are the new presenters with Matt LeBlanc?". The Sun. Retrieved 8 April 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Top Gear TV returns to BBC Two 16 April". TopGear.com. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  4. ^ "BBC – Chris Evans to step down as Top Gear presenter". bbc.co.uk. 4 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Top Gear: Matt LeBlanc signs two-series deal - BBC News". BBC News Online. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  6. ^ "Top Gear - Media Centre". BBC. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Top Gear Returns March 12th Without That Silly Star In A Rallycross Car Segment (Update)". Jalopnik.com. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Top Gear 'Reasonably Priced Car' auctioned for charity". The Daily Telegraph. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ http://jalopnik.com/top-gear-returns-next-month-without-that-silly-star-in-1792337899
  10. ^ "Is This Top Gear's 'Reasonably Priced' Toyota GT86?". CarScoops. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  11. ^ Dan Elsom (10 March 2017). "Top Gear promises to 'cause havoc' as Reasonably Priced Car undergoes extreme transformation". The Sun. Retrieved 10 March 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ a b Alice Vincent Press Association (14 February 2017). "'RIP Top Gear': new series trailer divides fans after yet another shake-up of presenting team". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  13. ^ "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.
  14. ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  15. ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 2". BBC. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  16. ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 3". BBC. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  17. ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 4". BBC. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  18. ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 5". BBC. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  19. ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 6". BBC. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  20. ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 7". BBC. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  21. ^ McIntosh, Steven (24 April 2017). "Top Gear: Has Matt LeBlanc saved the series?". BBC News. Retrieved 24 April 2017.


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