BBC confirms Top Gear is coming back four years after Andrew Flintoff crash
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- The BBC’s director of entertainment Ed Havard confirmed the news at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Thursday.S1
- The series was taken off air by the BBC after Freddie suffered severe facial injuries and several broken ribs.S2
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BBC confirms Top Gear is coming back four years after Andrew Flintoff crash
The BBC’s director of entertainment Ed Havard confirmed the news at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Thursday.
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BBC announces Top Gear return for first time in four years after Freddie Flintoff crash
The series was taken off air by the BBC after Freddie suffered severe facial injuries and several broken ribs.
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Published Aug 27, 2026
What to know
- The BBC’s director of entertainment Ed Havard confirmed the news at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Thursday.S1
- The series was taken off air by the BBC after Freddie suffered severe facial injuries and several broken ribs.S2
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BBC announces Top Gear return for first time in four years after Freddie Flintoff crash
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