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Jeremy Clarkson, 60, hit out at members of Conservative opposition, as he believes when a public enquiry begins into the coronavirus death toll, they will wonder why so many people “died of Covid-19”.The former Top Gear host says the “left” could look to place “blame” on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s shoulders for the outcome of the pandemic, as he gets a “sense” they are circling like “hyenas” ready to pounce when opportunity strikes.He shared in his The Sunday Times column: “One day soon, when we are all on a beach drinking wine and eating cheese, there will be a public inquiry to establish why so many people in Britain died of Covid-19. “And it'll be a complete waste of time and money, because, after many years of huffing and puffing

Jeremy Clarkson has urged the government to clamp down on Britain's litter problems which have sparked huge clean-up operations around the country.The Grand Tour host fumed that parks "up and down the land" have been covered in a "blanket of litter".The 61-year-old addressed the issue in his latest column after litter issues have continued in recent days in many local parks.People have met in crowds across the UK despite the ongoing rule of six.The former Top Gear host has since said prisoners should be made to go out and clean up the litter as Britain's volunteers can't "cope".Writing in The Sun, Jeremy vented: "After the heatwave ended this week and we all went back into hibernation, every single park in the land was covered in a

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, has weighed in after it was announced government departments were told to fly the Union Jack every day.The Grand Tour presenter hit back at critics of the news, saying Britons should be proud of their flag.Jeremy praised the new policy imposed by government departments as a “proud reminder of our history”.He gave an impassioned defence of the flag and Winston Churchill amid claims we should not write off our history.The presenter spoke of how the Union Jack “should be a symbol” which makes us “feel warm and gooey inside when we see one.”The star was replying to those against the new government policy as well as those who dismiss Winston Churchill.He wrote in his column in The Sun: “We’re told that it’s a symbol of

Top Gear presenter Chris Harris was inundated with support as the car-enthusiast penned an emotional tribute to Sabine Schmitz who died at the age of 51.The BBC host spoke candidly about the devastating loss as he admitted it makes him feel "very, very sad".Chris commented that the "motoring world lost one of its true legends" following the news of Sabine's death.Writing in a new column, the Top Gear star offered some kind words as he credited the "unstoppable Sabine".Chris said: "[Sabine] beat Jeremy Clarkson's time in a road car, while lobbing a Ford Transit about the Eiffel mountains in her normal style."She’s been a part of Top Gear ever since, and the thought that she won’t be any more makes me feel very, very sad."The TV star recalled

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, has hit out at BBC News on Twitter this evening over their reporting.The former Top Gear presenter claimed the show had “lost it” before he admitted “I don't trust a word you say”.Posting in view of his 7.2 million Twitter followers, Jeremy had some choice words for the BBC tonight.He wrote: “@BBCNews You have completely lost it tonight.“I simply don’t trust a word you say anymore and that’s sad.”While Jeremy didn’t specify exactly what story he was talking about, he tweeted after the show aired a segment from Laura Kuenssberg.She had spoken off the record to 20 government officials about how they acted ahead of the coronavirus lockdown.She revealed how they agreed to speak on the basis of anonymity about how the UK

For the second time, the series has been UK-bound due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.However, Paddy shared: “These films in the UK are really good and I don’t think the viewers will miss the big road trips this time.”The trio has remained in the same Covid bubble in order for them to film and were relieved to be working.Paddy added: “A lot of the stuff we were filming, we were a little bit out in the sticks, so you weren’t really aware of shops being closed and stuff like that.“We were filming, we were always busy and it’s long days. “But it was nice to get out and see the lads and have a bit of fun and kind of switch off from the news for a little bit, you know? “And all the sort of… We’re all stuck in this

Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness, 47, was joined by journalist Chris Harris, 46, and former cricketer Freddie Flintoff, 43, to discuss their upcoming series of the show on BBC One.

Top Gear presenter recalled the first time he travelled over 100mph in a vehicle - but it wasn't for fun.He remembered sitting in the back of his dad Ian's dark-blue BMW 323i on the way home from a weekend break in Paris."It was 1980 and, due to lots of political protests, we got tear-gassed in the Paris Metro," he said."I remember running out, crying, and because of the delay we had to race to catch the hovercraft home."We were hurtling along at over 100mph and it was utterly exhilarating!"He continued to tell Radio Times: "This box-on-wheels was making the most terrific screaming noise."I’m convinced that’s when I first got the bug for speed."Confirmed: #TopGear returns to UK screens on Sunday 14th March, 8pm on @BBCOne and @BBCiPlayer

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, endured a spate of his car being vandalised every night in the 1980s.The former Top Gear presenter opened up about his frustrating situation in a recent interview, claiming how it’s “very different” now.Clarkson is well known for being an expert in all things motoring.However, fans of the star might be surprised to know that he has struggled with car vandalism in the past.Speaking in an interview from 2019, the star revealed his woes of his car being broken into.Motoring publication Drivetribe recently released some unused footage from their chat with Clarkson in a Notting Hill pub.During the interview, he was asked whether he had ever had his car stolen in the past.He said: “I lived up there [Notting Hill] in 1982 and

Top Gear, as he refers to the BBC programme as “Top something or other”, after leaving the show back in 2016.The motoring expert stepped down with co-star James May, and the pair went on to develop The Grand Tour with Amazon alongside Jeremy Clarkson.However, it appears as though Richard has not forgotten his time on Top Gear, as he still holds on to a keepsake from the BBC show.Appearing on camera for YouTube channel DriveTribe beside a vintage car, Richard said: “You might know him, he’s a 1963 Opal Kadett, which I bought in Botswana for a challenge in a TV show I used to do… Top something or another,” he mumbled off.Continuing with his train of thought, he added: “Anyway I like to think he became the star of that show, because of the

Top Gear.Richard spoke on DriveTribe’s YouTube channel after being reunited with Oliver.Glancing over the vintage car, the motoring expert shared: “Under the shine, it is not actually in the best shape.“I did restore it a few years ago, I got over-excited and rushed it. “Then I lent it to a friend for a wedding and there was an incident,” he added.“I shan’t go into details but suffice to say that on the big day, he decided to reverse Oliver with the door open.“The lawful impediment to that was a tree, so under the surface, there was much damage to be repaired.”Now Richard faces a “big dilemma” over whether to restore the car to its original glory or create a “custom cruiser” to enjoy.The 1963 Opel Kadett was the car that Richard

Richard Hammond, 50, surprised his wife Mindy Hammond with an original still from Pixar animated film Monsters Inc, as a “very sweet” Christmas gift last month. The motoring expert purchased the line drawing after she got him a “beautiful” set of motorcycle tools, which made him a "happy" man.Richard and Mindy have been married since 2002, but they still know how to make each other smile by spoiling each other with thoughtful gifts.The Grand Tour host shared: “My wife Mindy bought me a beautiful set [of motorcycle tools] for Christmas. “They’re just epic, in a lovely case.She knows how to make a boy happy. “In return, I got her an original still from Monsters Inc.

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, shared that there was a moment while talking with an ex-girlfriend that made him realise he needed to “broaden” his career horizons, and make the leap to London.The motoring expert was working at the Rotherham Advertiser at the time, and living in his hometown of Doncaster.After a dull day in the office, Jeremy discussed how his office had acquired new furniture with his partner, and at that point realised he had become “uninteresting” as a person.This initiated a major move in both his personal and professional life, as he packed up his belongings to head down south.Opening up on his move to London in the ’70s with podcast host Andy Jaye, he revealed: “I had a girlfriend in Doncaster and I came home from work at the

Jeremy Clarkson stepped in to help a family after a chance finding on his land.The Top Gear star was left in "such a good mood" after reuniting them with their lost animal.The 60-year-old explained what happened in his latest column, while reviewing the latest 2021 Range Rover.The presenter discovered a Spaniel while out in his woods, initially thinking it was "a fox darting into one of my pheasant pens".However, on closer inspection, it was a pooch, wearing a collar reading Rory.Jeremy wrote: "It bounded over when I called, all ears, tongue and waggly tail."However, when The Grand Tour favourite called the telephone number also on the tag, it went straight to voicemail."Strange," he said.

Jeremy Clarkson has said he is going "loopy" as he's kept inside "by both the law and the weather".The Top Gear star endured a mighty mishap last night, which admittedly could have ended much worse.The 60-year-old spoke out in his latest column about his forgetful episode.It led to his cooking efforts being ruined, as he explained what sparked his "spuddy disaster".Jeremy had set an alarm while cooking, only to forget what the alert was for and wake up to "charcoal" in his cooker.Sharing the embarassing moment, The Grand Tour host suggested his isolation was not going that well.He explained: "As I'm being kept inside by both the law and the weather at the moment, I'm going a bit loopy."Last night, at 10pm, the timer on my phone went

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, shared that he initially had a "disaster" when he planned to open his Diddly Squat Farm Shop earlier this year, realising that all he had to offer customers was potatoes.The star also discussed the “attachments” he can sometimes form with the lambs that he has helped to deliver on his farm, before having to remind himself they are “not pets” when it comes time to slaughter them.Jeremy addressed his mistake of growing potatoes and not much else for his shop, as he explained: “That was a disaster, that’s how little I knew about farming when I started.“It was ready to be open in February, and all I had grown were potatoes and nothing else!"However, he admitted that he now does have expertise when it comes to birthing the

Jeremy Clarkson has today shared some shock news he recieved about the flat he owns in west London.The Grand Tour presenter claimed he "fainted" on finding out the new cost of insurance on the property.In his latest column titled: Flat owners left to pay high price of Grenfell horror, the 60-year-old shared how the tragedy has impacted on him and many others.The former Top Gear star revealed the insurance for the apartment has risen by more than £40,000.Jeremy said he was frustarted as the building was "known to be safe".It comes after the Grenfell Tower suffered a severe fire in June 2017, with an enquiry into what happened resuming on January 11.The TV star wrote: "People have been paying even less attention to what's being done to help

James May, 56, today launches his new cooking series Oh Cook! on Amazon Prime and has revealed that he found it difficult making the programme at times.

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Richard Hammond, 50, felt emotional as he was reunited on screen with his old Ferrari 550 Maranello before it got put up for auction.The former Top Gear presenter explained how he had to get rid of the sports car following a house move that saw him urgently need to raise funds.Richard admitted of selling the vehicle: “I still regret it.”When asked what was the memory which stuck out the most when looking at the car, he responded: “Sadly I can't help it, it’s the day I had to get rid of it.

The moment Paddy McGuinness crashed behind the wheel of a red Lamborghini Diablo has been shown on Top Gear.