BBC executive Tim Havard confirmed at a panel event on Thursday, 27 August that Top Gear will return to the BBC four years after its last episode aired. The show was previously suspended for three years due to an accident involving presenter Freddie Flintoff in Surrey. Flintoff suffered facial and rib injuries and has since been diagnosed with PTSD. No specific details are given about when or how the revamped show will be produced.
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The BBC's popular motoring show Top Gear will be returning after a three-year hiatus, following a statement from its executive producer Phil Harward, made on August 27th at a panel event. The show was previously suspended in *2007* when presenter Freddie Flintoff was seriously injured during an accident while filming in Surrey, and the broadcaster had announced it would be "resting" for an unspecified amount of time. Flintoff suffered facial and rib injuries and has since been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The original hosts were *Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May*, but the new lineup will feature a different cast, including Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness. Interestingly, Harward mentioned that comedian Jimmy Carr would be a good host candidate.
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On Thursday, 27 August, Havard said at a panel event: “I know there’s been lots of speculation about this, but we can confirm that Top Gear is coming back.
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I’m not going to talk about talent today,” he said, though added: “Jimmy Carr would be a great host.”
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The motoring series, which was originally hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, will return after three years off air.
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The show was suspended after presenter Freddie Flintoff was seriously injured during an accident while filming in Surrey.
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The broadcaster later announced that it would “rest” for the foreseeable future.
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Flintoff suffered facial and rib injuries during the incident, and has since been suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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This is a breaking news story and is being updated.
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