Top Gear (series 23)
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 1 (as of 29 May 2016) |
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| Original release | 29 May 2016 – present |
Following the departure of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the twenty-third series of the newly revamped Top Gear was devised with a new presenting line-up, consisting of Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris, Rory Reid and Eddie Jordan.[1] Regular unnamed driver, The Stig, was revealed to still be a part of the show. The show began airing by BBC Two on 29 May 2016 on a weekly basis.[2][3]
Production
In March 2015, show presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who had been presenting the current version of Top Gear since its inception in 2002, was told that his contract would not be renewed.[4] Following the exit of Clarkson, his co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May, as well as executive producer Andy Wilman confirmed that they would not be returning for the show's twenty-third series without his involvement.[5][6][7]
On 16 June 2015, Chris Evans was confirmed as one of the new hosts.[8] In October 2015 it was announced that the new series would air from May 2016. In February 2016 the BBC announced that American actor Matt LeBlanc would join Evans as one of his co-presenters.[9] On 11 February 2016, during his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, Evans confirmed the new Top Gear presenters who will join himself, LeBlanc and The Stig will be Eddie Jordan, motoring journalist Chris Harris, German motor racing driver Sabine Schmitz and motoring journalist and Sky television presenter Rory Reid who won an open audition to be part of the show.[10] Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard was widely reported to be joining the team before he was revealed as the host of Channel 4's coverage for the 2016 F1 season while Jordan announced he would spilt the role.[11]
Of the relationship between the six new presenters, Evans has stated in an interview with BBC News that only he and LeBlanc will front the show weekly, whilst "other people come and go as and when required".[12]
Controversy about Evans' behaviour has been mentioned by other presenters, included show producers, with one leaving the programme due to Evans' behaviour.[13]
Presenter Matt LeBlanc has caused controversy during filming the show, such as his filming of his stunt near the Cenotaph.[14][15][16][17]
Episodes
| Total | No. | Title | Reviews | Features/challenges | Guest(s) | Original air date | UK viewers (million)[18] |
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| 179 | 1 | Series 23, Episode 1 | Ariel Nomad • Chevrolet Corvette Z06 • Dodge Viper [19] | UK vs USA Challenge (Reliant Rialto • Land Rover Mk1 • Willys Jeep) |
Jesse Eisenberg Gordon Ramsay[19] |
29 May 2016 | 4.40 (overnight) |
| 180 | 2 | Series 23, Episode 2 | McLaren 675LT[20] | Ultimate SUV test[20] | Jenson Button Damian Lewis[20] |
5 June 2016 | N/A |
References
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- Series 23 at the Internet Movie Database
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- ↑ http://thevillagessuntimes.com/2016/03/21/watch-matt-leblanc-perform-gravely-disrespectful-cenotaph/
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- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Gordon Ramsay and Jesse Eisenberg confirmed as Top Gear's first studio guests Radio Times 19 May 2016
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Top Gear: Series 23 Episode 2 bbc.co.uk, 29 May 2016
