A potential new project involving Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May has been subtly hinted at by long-time producer Andy Wilman, reigniting speculation that the trio may one day reunite on screen.
Clarkson, Hammond and May first became a household name as the presenting team behind BBC’s Top Gear, transforming the motoring programme into a global phenomenon. Their partnership came to an abrupt end in 2015 when Clarkson departed the BBC, prompting Hammond and May to follow shortly afterwards.
The trio then moved to Prime Video, where they launched The Grand Tour. Over several seasons and a string of ambitious international specials, the presenters travelled across continents, from deserts to mountain passes, cementing their status as one of television’s most recognisable presenting teams.
Their collaborative journey appeared to conclude last year with the release of One For The Road, a feature-length special set across Zimbabwe and Botswana. The episode was widely regarded as a farewell, with the presenters reflecting on more than two decades of shared television history.
Although Clarkson, Hammond and May formally stepped away from hosting duties, The Grand Tour itself has not been retired. Prime Video recently confirmed a refreshed format with new hosts — Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman and Thomas Holland — and a six-part series scheduled for release this year.
However, comments made by Andy Wilman, the former executive producer of both Top Gear and The Grand Tour, have prompted renewed curiosity about whether the original trio might collaborate again.
Wilman, 63, has worked closely with Clarkson since their school days at Repton School in Derbyshire and has long been considered a creative architect behind their television success. In a recent appearance on the DRIVETRIBE YouTube channel, during a conversation with Hammond, he addressed the possibility of working together again.
When asked directly whether a future reunion could happen, Wilman replied simply: “Why not?”
Pressed further, he elaborated that such a collaboration would feel entirely natural. “It would absolutely be as natural as anything. It would be the easiest thing in the world,” he said, suggesting that the dynamic between the three presenters remains intact despite the passing of time.
Wilman added that the presenters are sufficiently self-aware to acknowledge the years that have elapsed, noting that just as they knew how to say goodbye, they would equally know how to reintroduce themselves if the opportunity arose.
Since concluding The Grand Tour, each presenter has pursued individual projects. Clarkson continues to front the farming series Clarkson’s Farm, Hammond has expanded his automotive restoration ventures, and May has focused on travel and documentary programming.
For now, there has been no formal announcement of a new joint venture. Yet Wilman’s remarks have ensured that speculation remains alive among viewers who followed the trio from their BBC days through to their final African special.
Whether a reunion materialises as a one-off special, a documentary project or an entirely new format, Wilman’s comments suggest that the door has not been closed.
