The Grand Tour
British motoring series from former Top Gear presenters.
The Grand Tour is a British motoring television series created by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and Andy Wilman for Amazon Prime Video. It premiered on 18 November 2016, following the departure of the trio from the BBC series Top Gear. The show initially followed a studio format with car reviews, challenges, and celebrity segments, later transitioning to road trip specials. It became one of Prime Video's most viewed original series and concluded its original presenters' 22-year partnership on 13 September 2024.
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- No confirmed new hosts as of February 2026
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Motoring / Entertainment
- Creator
- Jeremy Clarkson / Richard Hammond / James May / Andy Wilman
- Writer
- Jeremy Clarkson / Richard Hammond / James May / Richard Porter
- Director
- Phil Churchward / Brian Klein / Kit Lynch-Robinson / Gavin Whitehead
- Presenter
- Jeremy Clarkson / Richard Hammond / James May
- Starring
- Mike Skinner / Abbie Eaton
- Theme Music Composer
- Matt Clifford
- Composer
- Paul Leonard-Morgan
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Num Series
- 6
- Num Episodes
- 46
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Lore & Background
After the third series, the production team shifted to road trip specials, releasing episodes at select intervals. The first special, 'Seamen', aired on 13 December 2019. The final episode with Clarkson, Hammond, and May was released on 13 September 2024. No new hosts have been confirmed for future series. A video game, The Grand Tour Game, was released episodically starting on 15 January 2019.
Reader's Guide
The Grand Tour is significant as a direct successor to Top Gear, maintaining the chemistry of its original presenters while adapting to a streaming platform. Its initial format closely mirrored Top Gear but introduced unique elements like the Eboladrome track and the 'Celebrity Brain Crash' gag. The show's shift to road trip specials after series three marked a creative evolution, focusing on adventure films. It set viewership records for Prime Video and was one of its most expensive series. The programme's legacy includes ending a 22-year presenting partnership and later introducing a new host line-up in 2026. Critics praised its production values and presenter chemistry.
Did You Know?
- The show's test track, the Eboladrome, was named for its resemblance to the Ebola virus structure.
- The segment 'Celebrity Brain Crash' debuted in the second series, not the first.
- The final episode with Clarkson, Hammond, and May was released on 13 September 2024.
- A video game based on the programme, The Grand Tour Game, was released episodically starting on 15 January 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Grand Tour?
It is a British motoring television series made for Amazon Prime Video, created by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and producer Andy Wilman. The show debuted in November 2016 as the spiritual successor to the trio's earlier BBC programme, Top Gear.
Why was The Grand Tour created in the first place?
The series came about after Clarkson, Hammond, and May parted ways with the BBC and needed a new home for their long-running collaboration. Amazon Prime Video commissioned the project, giving the three a chance to move beyond the studio-bound format they had used on Top Gear.
How is The Grand Tour structured?
Early seasons followed a studio-based model that mixed car reviews, on-road challenges, and celebrity guest segments. The format gradually evolved into longer, destination-driven road-trip specials that sent the presenters and their vehicles across multiple countries.
When did The Grand Tour end and what marked its finale?
The original three-presenters run wrapped up on 13 September 2024, bringing a 22-year partnership to a close. By that point the series had become one of Amazon Prime Video's most-watched original programmes.
Will The Grand Tour continue with new hosts?
As of February 2026, no replacement presenters have been officially confirmed to take over the franchise. The show's future beyond the Clarkson-Hammond-May era therefore remains undecided.
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