Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff voiced his concerns about safety during filming on the same day as he was injured in a 130mph crash, The Sun newspaper reports.
Former England cricketer Flintoff was badly injured in December 2022 when his open-topped Morgan Super 3 car crashed while filming a segment for the longrunning BBC car show.
The Sun quotes an insider reporting:
“Freddie voiced his worries about the safety of the stunt on set on the day of the accident.
“He questioned whether or not it was Ok, given the vehicle and conditions on the track.
“He was apprehensive before he got behind the wheel and production staff at the track were aware of this.”
Filming was suspended on the 34th series of the show following the accident, and Flintoff has only recently been seen in public, with his facial injuries still visible. He also broke several ribs.
The future of the show,...
Former England cricketer Flintoff was badly injured in December 2022 when his open-topped Morgan Super 3 car crashed while filming a segment for the longrunning BBC car show.
The Sun quotes an insider reporting:
“Freddie voiced his worries about the safety of the stunt on set on the day of the accident.
“He questioned whether or not it was Ok, given the vehicle and conditions on the track.
“He was apprehensive before he got behind the wheel and production staff at the track were aware of this.”
Filming was suspended on the 34th series of the show following the accident, and Flintoff has only recently been seen in public, with his facial injuries still visible. He also broke several ribs.
The future of the show,...
- 9/24/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The Mail on Sunday newspaper reports that Top Gear, in all likelihood, will not return to screens following a near-fatal crash involving one of its star presenters, Freddie Flintoff. Following the show being put “on hold” in March, the paper claims that the hit show’s production team has been dismantled.
This follows the departure of two key senior creatives from the team – editorial director Clare Pizey and development producer Chris Payne.
The newspaper reports that BBC sources have confirmed there are no plans to develop a fresh series, and plans to broadcast the most recent series 34 have been shelved.
Former England cricketing hero Flintoff received serious injuries to his face and ribs in a car accident back in December 2022. Although Flintoff returned to public life a fortnight ago – photographed practising with the English cricket team – his injuries remained visible, and questions about the BBC’s liability for the accident...
This follows the departure of two key senior creatives from the team – editorial director Clare Pizey and development producer Chris Payne.
The newspaper reports that BBC sources have confirmed there are no plans to develop a fresh series, and plans to broadcast the most recent series 34 have been shelved.
Former England cricketing hero Flintoff received serious injuries to his face and ribs in a car accident back in December 2022. Although Flintoff returned to public life a fortnight ago – photographed practising with the English cricket team – his injuries remained visible, and questions about the BBC’s liability for the accident...
- 9/17/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Sabine Schmitz, “Top Gear” presenter and race car driver known as the “Queen of the Nürburgring,” has died. She was 51.
In 2020, Schmitz revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer in late 2017.
Schmitz, who first made a splash on the popular British driving series in 2004 when she drove a van around the Nürburgring track, became a presenter on the program a dozen years later. She was the woman for the task, having won Germany’s challenging 14-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife in both 1996 and 1997.
This Sunday’s episode of “Top Gear” will be dedicated to Schmitz, the BBC said on Wednesday.
“Sabine was a beloved member of the ‘Top Gear’ family and presenting team since 2016, having first appeared on the show in 2004, and everyone who had the pleasure of working with her on the team is in shock at this news,” executive producer Clare Pizey said. “Sabine radiated positivity, always wore her...
In 2020, Schmitz revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer in late 2017.
Schmitz, who first made a splash on the popular British driving series in 2004 when she drove a van around the Nürburgring track, became a presenter on the program a dozen years later. She was the woman for the task, having won Germany’s challenging 14-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife in both 1996 and 1997.
This Sunday’s episode of “Top Gear” will be dedicated to Schmitz, the BBC said on Wednesday.
“Sabine was a beloved member of the ‘Top Gear’ family and presenting team since 2016, having first appeared on the show in 2004, and everyone who had the pleasure of working with her on the team is in shock at this news,” executive producer Clare Pizey said. “Sabine radiated positivity, always wore her...
- 3/17/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Sabine Schmitz, the German racing driver who was a presenter on Top Gear, has died.
She was 51 years old.
Schmitz revealed in a Facebook post last summer that she was battling "an extremely persistent cancer."
Frikadelli Racing revealed on Tuesday that Schmitz had passed away.
Top Gear executive producer Clare Pizey said:
“Sabine was a beloved member of the Top Gear family and presenting team since 2016, having first appeared on the show in 2004, and everyone who had the pleasure of working with her on the team is in shock at this news."
“The ‘Queen of the Nurburgring,’ Sabine radiated positivity, always wore her cheeky smile no matter how hard things got — and was a force of nature for women drivers in the motoring world," the statement continued.
"Like everyone else who knew her, we will truly miss her — Sabine really was one of a kind. Our thoughts are with her...
She was 51 years old.
Schmitz revealed in a Facebook post last summer that she was battling "an extremely persistent cancer."
Frikadelli Racing revealed on Tuesday that Schmitz had passed away.
Top Gear executive producer Clare Pizey said:
“Sabine was a beloved member of the Top Gear family and presenting team since 2016, having first appeared on the show in 2004, and everyone who had the pleasure of working with her on the team is in shock at this news."
“The ‘Queen of the Nurburgring,’ Sabine radiated positivity, always wore her cheeky smile no matter how hard things got — and was a force of nature for women drivers in the motoring world," the statement continued.
"Like everyone else who knew her, we will truly miss her — Sabine really was one of a kind. Our thoughts are with her...
- 3/17/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Sabine Schmitz, the German race car driver best known to TV audiences as a presenter on Top Gear, has died at the age of 51.
Last July, Schmitz revealed in a Facebook post that she was battling “an extremely persistent cancer.” On Tuesday, Frikadelli Racing confirmed that Schmitz had succumb to the disease.
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In 1996, Schmitz became the first woman to win the 24 Hours Nürburgring, an annual 24-hour...
Last July, Schmitz revealed in a Facebook post that she was battling “an extremely persistent cancer.” On Tuesday, Frikadelli Racing confirmed that Schmitz had succumb to the disease.
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- 3/17/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
“Top Gear” presenter and famed racing driver Sabine Schmitz has died following a battle with cancer. She was 51.
Schmitz is best known for winning Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschleife, one of the toughest racing circuits in the world, in 1996 and 1997, the only woman to do so. She is known as the “Queen of the Nurburgring.”
Schmitz appeared on BBC’s “Top Gear” in 2004, where she drove around the track in a van. In 2016, she became a presenter on the show with Chris Evans.
“The Nurburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver,” the track said in a statement. “Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Rest in peace Sabine.”
Former “Top Gear” presenter Jeremy Clarkson tweeted: “Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. Such a sunny person and so full of beans.”
Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. Such a sunny...
Schmitz is best known for winning Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschleife, one of the toughest racing circuits in the world, in 1996 and 1997, the only woman to do so. She is known as the “Queen of the Nurburgring.”
Schmitz appeared on BBC’s “Top Gear” in 2004, where she drove around the track in a van. In 2016, she became a presenter on the show with Chris Evans.
“The Nurburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver,” the track said in a statement. “Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Rest in peace Sabine.”
Former “Top Gear” presenter Jeremy Clarkson tweeted: “Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. Such a sunny person and so full of beans.”
Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. Such a sunny...
- 3/17/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Sabine Schmitz, the German racing driver who served as a presenter on BBC hit Top Gear, has died at the age of 51.
Schmitz revealed last year that she had been suffering from cancer since 2017. Known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, her death has prompted tributes from the BBC, the team behind Amazon’s The Grand Tour, and the motor racing world.
Top Gear executive producer Clare Pizey said: “Sabine was a beloved member of the Top Gear family and presenting team since 2016, having first appeared on the show in 2004, and everyone who had the pleasure of working with her on the team is in shock at this news.
“The ‘Queen of the Nurburgring’, Sabine radiated positivity, always wore her cheeky smile no matter how hard things got – and was a force of nature for women drivers in the motoring world. Like everyone else who knew her, we will truly...
Schmitz revealed last year that she had been suffering from cancer since 2017. Known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, her death has prompted tributes from the BBC, the team behind Amazon’s The Grand Tour, and the motor racing world.
Top Gear executive producer Clare Pizey said: “Sabine was a beloved member of the Top Gear family and presenting team since 2016, having first appeared on the show in 2004, and everyone who had the pleasure of working with her on the team is in shock at this news.
“The ‘Queen of the Nurburgring’, Sabine radiated positivity, always wore her cheeky smile no matter how hard things got – and was a force of nature for women drivers in the motoring world. Like everyone else who knew her, we will truly...
- 3/17/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Top Gear was one of 80 shows BBC Studios was forced to shut down in March after the coronavirus ripped through the business at break-neck speed. More than eight weeks on, the BBC is now gearing up to put the keys back in the ignition and get the wheels turning again on its global brand.
Top Gear producer BBC Studios began project restart almost immediately after the filming hiatus took hold. Now, after the industry received the green light from the government to return to production, this work will be put into action as the show hits the road again in mid-June, with presenters Andrew Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness clearing their summer diaries to get back in the driver’s seat.
Season 29 will be one of the most important in Top Gear‘s history amid plans to promote it to BBC One for the first time (as revealed by...
Top Gear producer BBC Studios began project restart almost immediately after the filming hiatus took hold. Now, after the industry received the green light from the government to return to production, this work will be put into action as the show hits the road again in mid-June, with presenters Andrew Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness clearing their summer diaries to get back in the driver’s seat.
Season 29 will be one of the most important in Top Gear‘s history amid plans to promote it to BBC One for the first time (as revealed by...
- 5/15/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC has achieved something few could have predicted a couple of years ago: it has revved new life into the faltering global brand that was Top Gear — and in doing so, proved that there is enough room on the road for more than one big car show.
The chemistry between new hosts Andrew Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness has turbocharged the show’s ratings in the UK, meaning last year’s season crossed the finish line with 3.8M viewers, some 1.5M ahead of the previous Matt LeBlanc-fronted season. And the engine was still purring for the premiere of Season 28 last weekend.
This return to growth prompted BBC Two controller Patrick Holland to observe that Top Gear has shed its baggage, including any lingering doubts about its viability without the men who made it a global sensation: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and former showrunner Andy Wilman.
The chemistry between new hosts Andrew Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness has turbocharged the show’s ratings in the UK, meaning last year’s season crossed the finish line with 3.8M viewers, some 1.5M ahead of the previous Matt LeBlanc-fronted season. And the engine was still purring for the premiere of Season 28 last weekend.
This return to growth prompted BBC Two controller Patrick Holland to observe that Top Gear has shed its baggage, including any lingering doubts about its viability without the men who made it a global sensation: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and former showrunner Andy Wilman.
- 1/31/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Networks set premiere dates for several new and returning original series, BBC America’s Top Gear and Luther, IFC’s Brockmire and SundanceTV’s Ministry of Evil, Unspeakable and The Name of the Rose. The announcements were made at winter TCA.
As previously announced, AMC’s The Walking Dead and Ride with Norman Reedus return with new episodes tomorrow, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. Et/8:00 p.m. Ct and midnight Et/11:00 p.m. Ct, respectively; and BBC America and AMC will simulcast the second season of Killing Eve on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. Et/7:00 p.m. Ct.
Premiere date and series information is below (by network)
BBC America
Top Gear
Thursday, April 25 at 9:00 p.m. Et/8:00 p.m. Ct
Top Gear Season 26 sees Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris, Rory Reid and The Stig return. Five hour-long episodes are planned, including discovering the very...
As previously announced, AMC’s The Walking Dead and Ride with Norman Reedus return with new episodes tomorrow, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. Et/8:00 p.m. Ct and midnight Et/11:00 p.m. Ct, respectively; and BBC America and AMC will simulcast the second season of Killing Eve on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. Et/7:00 p.m. Ct.
Premiere date and series information is below (by network)
BBC America
Top Gear
Thursday, April 25 at 9:00 p.m. Et/8:00 p.m. Ct
Top Gear Season 26 sees Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris, Rory Reid and The Stig return. Five hour-long episodes are planned, including discovering the very...
- 2/9/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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