The BBC has confirmed that the motoring programme Top Gear will return to screens after being paused when co‑host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.
The show was put on hold following the accident, with the broadcaster describing the break in programming as a period of rest. The announcement ends months of uncertainty about the future of the series that began after the on‑set incident.
The BBC has not provided a timetable for the programme’s return or said whether there will be changes to the presenting team or production arrangements. Questions remain about when filming will resume and which hosts will appear when the series comes back.
Top Gear is a long‑running and internationally recognised motoring show, and its absence drew attention from fans and the media. The broadcaster’s confirmation that the programme will be reinstated will be welcomed by viewers, though many will be watching for further details about schedules and safety measures.
The BBC did not elaborate on next steps in its statement, and said it would provide additional information in due course. For now, the network’s decision marks an official end to the programme’s temporary pause following the 2022 incident.