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Clarkson's Writer: They're Just Like You See Them!
22 Mar
Summary
- Writer confirms Clarkson, Hammond, May are like their on-screen personas.
- He often laughed at their bombastic anecdotes and faux pas.
- New Grand Tour hosts are 'completely different' but funny.
Richard Porter, a scriptwriter for Top Gear and The Grand Tour for over 20 years, has shared insights into Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. He confirmed they are largely the same off-screen as on, a trait he found both 'exhausting and annoying' but also excellent company. Porter often shared deep laughter with the trio, recalling Clarkson's bombastic anecdotes and the others' whimsical tales.
He noted their genuine enjoyment of cars and each other's company was key to their on-screen success. Porter will miss their humor, stemming from their ability to be 'adults behaving like children' and 'clever people doing stupid things'. This comes as the new hosts for The Grand Tour have been confirmed: YouTubers Thomas Holland and James Engelsman, and TikTok star Francis Bourgeois.
Jeremy Clarkson expressed confidence in the new presenters, stating they are 'completely different' but 'bl**dy funny.' He noted the show's continuity with producer Andy Wilman. Clarkson humorously reviewed mock CVs of potential new hosts, playfully critiquing James May's dullness and Richard Hammond's brevity.
