The Verge:
Former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May have signed up for a new motoring show on Amazon Prime, set to air in 2016. The news ends months of speculation about the trio’s future on TV after the BBC refused to renew Clarkson’s contract following a “fracas” during filming this year. The deal is a major coup for Amazon’s streaming service, which lags behind rival Netflix, and although there are no details of how much the firm paid for the trio, a company insider told the London Evening Standard: “We have made a significant investment.”
It’s a three year deal and set for broadcast in 2016. Clarkson is a buffoon but there is no argument that the trio, even for non-car lovers, are a fun team to watch. I’m looking forward to seeing the new format and whether or not this version of the show is better or worse now that the boys will be free from the restraints of the BBC.
Maybe when Amazon is available on AppleTV.
“free from the restraints of the BBC”
It’ll be the same as before except now nobody will fire them for racism.
While the 3 guys are essential, the cinematography and music and writing were all vital to Top Gear also. If Amazon hires the whole crew it’ll rock.
AFAIK, Jeremy was never fired for racism. The implication of this could be that they are not “racist”, though Jeremy does say really, really dumb things every so often.
They are a funny and fun bunch.
I prefer Fifth Gear, with a female host, its nice to get a women’s point of view.
The Reliant Robin segment. Classic.