[nwtv2003]

It really took a dive when Clarkson, Hammond, May and Wilman left the BBC and it took a very long time for it to find its feet again. But I feel that the Paddy, Freddie and Chris era was the best the show had been since the original cast had left. Whilst it was not must watch TV unlike previously it was very watchable and I feel was building up something special and was getting into gear, excuse the pun. It’s a shame it has had to end this way, assuming these reports are true.

Assuming the programme doesn’t return, the brand still lives on by means of website, magazine, social media and podcast.