Top Gear
Amazon talks Woody Allen series, controversy and cancellations
August 4, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon has confirmed that Woody Allen’s TV series is almost written, but also faced tough questions on its controversial new signing.
Speaking at the TCA press event yesterday, Amazon Studios boss Roy Price revealed the release dates of its upcoming … Read More
Amazon beats Netflix in race to sign Top Gear trio
July 30, 2015 | David FarnorThe Top Gear trio have signed a deal to make a new car TV show for Amazon Prime.
The former BBC presenters have been the subject of speculation for months, following Clarkson’s departure from the Beeb earlier this year thanks … Read More
Jeremy Clarkson’s final Top Gear episodes take pole position on iPlayer
April 27, 2015 | David FarnorJeremy Clarkson’s final episodes of Top Gear that made it to air raced into pole position on BBC iPlayer last month.
The broadcaster shelved Clarkson’s last episodes following the scandal that led to his contract not being renewed, but audience … Read More
Top Gear tops iPlayer in record month for BBC
April 2, 2015 | David FarnorTop Gear topped the BBC iPlayer chart in February 2015, in what turned out to be a record month for the Beeb’s VOD service.
iPlayer has always been dominated by two shows: Top Gear and EastEnders. The soap opera, which … Read More
Top Gear tops BBC iPlayer downloads over Christmas
January 8, 2015 | David FarnorTop Gear was the most-watched TV programme on BBC iPlayer over Christmas, beating last year’s favourite, Doctor Who.
Part 1 of the Top Gear Patagonia Special received 2.08 million requests (including streams and downloads) during the festive period, taking seasonal … Read More