# BBC Top Gear television revival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bbc-top-gear-television-revival
> Updated: 2026-09-07T11:43:23.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2.

The BBC has officially confirmed the return of the motoring program ‘Top Gear’ following a hiatus that began in late 2022. The production was previously suspended after presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was seriously injured in a high-speed crash during filming.

During the announcement at the Edinburgh TV Festival, BBC director of entertainment Ed Havard confirmed the revival. While a new presenting lineup has not been finalized, there is significant speculation regarding potential hosts such as Jimmy Carr and Joe Marler. 

Further reports indicate that the iconic masked racing driver known as ‘The Stig’ is expected to return to the program to provide continuity, a move described by an insider as a ‘no-brainer’ given the character’s historical importance to the show.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: BBC confirms Top Gear reboot with return of The Stig

The BBC has confirmed a reboot of Top Gear, with reports indicating that the iconic masked racing driver, The Stig, will return to the series.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-confirms-top-gear-reboot-with-return-of-the-stig

### 2026-08-27: BBC confirms return of Top Gear after four-year hiatus

The BBC has confirmed that the motoring show “Top Gear” will return after a four-year hiatus following Andrew Flintoff’s 2022 crash. New hosts, including rumors of Jimmy Carr, are yet to be officially named.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-confirms-the-return-of-top-gear-after-four-year-hiatus

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