Top Gear series 24
| Top Gear | |
|---|---|
| Season 24 | |
| Starring | Matt LeBlanc Chris Harris Rory Reid |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Two BBC Two HD |
| Original release | 5 March 2017 – present |
| Series chronology | |
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] Following the departure of Chris Evans as one of the show's lead hosts in series 23,[2] series 24 saw Matt LeBlanc being joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid as his co-hosts for the show;[3] 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,[4] while it was also announced that the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment would return for Series 24, after the controversial Star in a Rally-Cross Car segment that had replaced it was dropped from the show due to the negative feedback it received.[5] As the previous car for the segment, the Vauxhall Astra Tech Line, had been sent back to Vauxhall and auctioned off for charity,[6] a brand new car was provided for the segment - the Toyota GT86.[7][8]
Marketing
On 4 February 2017, BBC Two began showcasing trailers for the new series, with the caption "Top Gear: Coming Soon".[9] 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.[9]
Episodes
| Total | No. | Title | Reviews | Features/challenges | Guest(s) | Original air date | UK viewers (millions)[10] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 1 | Series 24, Episode 1[11] | Ferrari FXX-K | Race across Kazakhstan in three high-mileage cars: (Volvo V70 • Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) • Hackney carriage) | James McAvoy | 5 March 2017 | 2.88 |
| 186 | 2 | Series 24, Episode 2[12] | Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrofoglio | US road trip in two convertible supercars: (Lamborghini Huracán Spyder • Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet) | David Tennant | 12 March 2017 | N/A |
References
- ^ "'Top Gear' returns to BBC Two on 5th March". USwitch. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "BBC – Chris Evans to from Top Gear". bbc.co.uk. 4 July 2016.
- ^ "Top Gear: Matt LeBlanc signs two-series deal - BBC News". BBC News Online. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "Top Gear - Media Centre". BBC. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Top Gear Returns March 12th Without That Silly Star In A Rallycross Car Segment (Update)". Jalopnik.com. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "Top Gear 'Reasonably Priced Car' auctioned for charity". The Daily Telegraph. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
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- ^ "Is This Top Gear's 'Reasonably Priced' Toyota GT86?". CarScoops. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.
- ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 1". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "BBC Two - Top Gear, Series 24, Episode 2". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2017.