The twenty-seventh series of Top Gear was officially announced in early 2018 and began on the 16th of June 2019.
This series features a host revamp with Chris Harris being joined by sportsman Freddie Flintoff and comedian Paddy McGuinness. Sabine Schmitz also made regular appearances throughout the series. Harris however is the only presenter to do Power Laps on the test track as he is the most skilled driver out of the new trio.
Following positive critical and fan reception, especially with respect to the arrival of Flintoff and McGuiness, a subsequent twenty-eighth series was ordered.
Production[]
Two trailers were released in 2019 showcasing many challenges such as a racing inspired Daimler Hearse, a road trip across Africa, as well as several new cars such as the McLaren 600LT and the Ferrari 488 Pista.
Harris was originally going to join Flintoff and McGuiness while filming in Borneo however could not attend the shoot due to the passing of his mother.
Episodes []
| Episode | Film(s) | Track Test | SIARFC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris and new hosts Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness set out for a road trip across Ethiopia in their first cars. | Ferrari 488 Pista vs McLaren 600LT (Harris) | None |
| 2 | Harris, Flintoff and McGuinness attempt to build Battery Powered Sports Cars. | Tesla Model 3 (Harris) | Danny Boyle and Himesh Patel |
| 3 | Harris, Flintoff and McGuinness set to Turn an old Hearse into a Family Car. | Dallara Stradale (Harris) | Zara and Mike Tindall |
| 4 | Flintoff and McGuinness set off for an adventure across the Borneo in some rare cheap old cars. Elsewhere Harris reviews the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. | None | Bob Mortimer |
| 5 | Flintoff goes Formula Off Road racing while Harris pays tribute to the Lotus 79. Elsewhere McGuinness reviews the new Toyota Supra. | None | Will Young |
Trivia[]
- When it was announced that Matt LeBlanc would be leaving the show, it was also revealed that Rory Reid would step down from the main show. He was, however, expected to continue presenting Extra Gear and make regular appearances on the main show, similar to those of Sabine Schmitz. These plans did not materialize and Reid has not since appeared on Top Gear or Extra Gear.
Trailer[]
NEW Top Gear- Series 27 Trailer