# Extra Gear

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British online television series

Extra Gear Genre Motoring Created by Chris Evans Directed by Richard Down Simon Staffurth Toby Baker Presented by Rory Reid Chris Harris George Lewis Country of origin United Kingdom Original language English No. of series 4 No. of episodes 24 Production Executive producer Martin Dance Producers Richard Down Stephanie Fox Toby Brack Running time 30 mins Production companies BBC / BBC Studios BBC America Original release Network BBC Three BBC iPlayer BBC Two (2017–2019) Release 29 May 2016 (2016-05-29) – 17 March 2019 (2019-03-17) Related Top Gear

***Top Gear: Extra Gear***, known simply as ***Extra Gear***, is a British [online television](/source/Online_television) series, broadcast by [BBC Three](/source/BBC_Three_(online_television)), which is online only and is available on on-demand service [BBC iPlayer](/source/BBC_iPlayer) in the United Kingdom; the series serves as a spin-off show to *[Top Gear](/source/Top_Gear_(2002_TV_series))*. In the first series, the main presenters were *Top Gear* co-presenters [Rory Reid](/source/Rory_Reid_(journalist)) and [Chris Harris](/source/Chris_Harris_(journalist)). After Reid and Harris were appointed as main presenters to the parent show, comedian [George Lewis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Lewis_(comedian)&action=edit&redlink=1) was announced as the new lead presenter for series 2. Following Lewis’ departure, Reid returned as the presenter of the show for the third series.[1]

## Production

On 27 April 2016, it was announced that [BBC Three](/source/BBC_Three_(online_television)) had commissioned a spin-off programme to [BBC Two](/source/BBC_Two) motoring series [*Top Gear*](/source/Top_Gear_(2002_TV_series)), entitled *Extra Gear*, presented by *Top Gear* co-presenter [Rory Reid](/source/Rory_Reid_(journalist)).[2] The series is released online immediately following episodes from the twenty-third series of the main show, and features exclusive new footage, interviews, specially-recorded films and behind-the-scenes access to *Top Gear*.[2]

Following his appointment, Reid stated that "*Top Gear* fans are some of the keenest in the world and with this show I’m giving them a chance to really get a peek behind the curtain. I’m looking forward to showing them how the show is made and what goes on behind the scenes, giving viewers a different perspective on some of the coolest cars on the planet."[3] Reid won his place on the show after submitting a thirty-second audition video to a BBC open audition for the role.[4]

On 24 May 2016, a behind-the-scenes trailer revealed that Reid would be joined by fellow *Top Gear* presenter [Chris Harris](/source/Chris_Harris_(journalist)), who would act as his co-presenter.[5][6] Harris' addition was confirmed on 29 May 2016.[7]

In 2017, the BBC announced following Harris and Reid's promotion to the main show, that comedian [George Lewis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Lewis_(comedian)&action=edit&redlink=1) would become the main presenter alongside the two.[8] Reid would return, without Harris, for series 3.

After Series 4, the BBC confirmed that the show would not return.

## Episodes

Season Episodes Originally released First released Last released Network 1 6 May 29, 2016 (2016-05-29) June 3, 2016 (2016-06-03) BBC Three 2 7 March 5, 2017 (2017-03-05) May 23, 2017 (2017-05-23) BBC Three BBC Two 3 6 February 25, 2018 (2018-02-25) April 1, 2018 (2018-04-01) 4 5 February 17, 2019 (2019-02-17) March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)

### Series 1 (2016)

Total Episode Reviews Guest(s) Original release date 1 1 Ariel Nomad • Mini Cooper • Porsche GT3R Chris Evans • Sabine Schmitz • Chris Ramsey 29 May 2016 (2016-05-29) 2 2 McLaren F1 • Volvo XC90 T8 • Glickenhaus P45C Competizione Chris Evans • Stephen K. Amos • Eddie Jordan 5 June 2016 (2016-06-05) 3 3 Audi R8 • Ferrari F12 TDF • Ford Focus RS • Mercedes AMG GTS • Hoonicorn Sabine Schmitz • Zoe Lyons • Chris Evans • Matt LeBlanc • Ken Block 12 June 2016 (2016-06-12) 4 4 Tesla Model X • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Eddie Jordan • Elis James • John Robins 19 June 2016 (2016-06-19) 5 5 Rolls-Royce Dawn • Porsche 911 GT3 RS • Jaguar E-type David Coulthard • Daniel Ricciardo • Norman Dewis • Chris Evans 26 June 2016 (2016-06-26) 6 6 BMW i8 Sabine Schmitz • Matt LeBlanc 3 July 2016 (2016-07-03)

### Series 2 (2017)

Total Episode Reviews Guest(s) Original release date 7 1 Ferrari FXX-K • Volvo V60 Polestar Frankie Dettori • Shazia Mirza • Max Whitlock • Jon Culshaw • Ore Oduba 5 March 2017 (2017-03-05) 8 2 Alfa Giulia • BMW M3 Competition Package David Tennant 12 March 2017 (2017-03-12) 9 3 Aston Martin DB11 • Ford Fiesta • Toyota GT-86 Sabine Schmitz • Tamsin Greig 19 March 2017 (2017-03-19) 10 4 Renault Twingo GT • Bentley Mulsanne Speed Sabine Schmitz • Tinie Tempah 26 March 2017 (2017-03-26) 11 5 Ford GT • Hammer Kings Sabine Schmitz • Eddie Jordan • Chris Hoy 2 April 2017 (2017-04-02) 12 6 Mercedes-AMG GT R • Nissan GT-R Nismo Ross Noble 16 April 2017 (2017-04-16) 13 7 Porsche 718 Cayman S • Avtoros Shaman • Audi TT RS Jay Kay 23 April 2017 (2017-04-23)

### Series 3 (2018)

Total Episode Reviews Guest(s) Original release date 14 1 Mk1 GT40 • Vauxhall VXR8 GTS R John Hennessey • Sabine Schmitz • Jackie Oliver 25 February 2018 (2018-02-25) 15 2 McLaren 720S • McLaren 570S Spider Marino Franchitti • Rob Bell 4 March 2018 (2018-03-04) 16 3 Nissan Fairlady Z432 • Nissan 370Z NISMO Jann Mardenborough • Matt Richardson 11 March 2018 (2018-03-11) 17 4 Kia Stinger • Hyundai i30 • Citroen 2CV Colin Turkington • Brennan Reece 18 March 2018 (2018-03-18) 18 5 Lamborghini Countach • Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE • Porsche 911 GT3 Alex Kersten • Mark Wynne 25 March 2018 (2018-03-25) 19 6 Division 1 Superkart Craig Breen • Enaam Ahmed 1 April 2018 (2018-04-01)

### Series 4 (2019)

Total Episode Reviews Guest(s) Original release date 20 1 Suzuki Ignis • Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo Jonny Smith • Duncan Barbour 17 February 2019 (2019-02-17) 21 2 Ford Focus RS • Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S • Jaguar XJR 575 Paul Wallace • Henry Catchpole • Paul "Smokey" Smith 24 February 2019 (2019-02-24) 22 3 Bentley Continental GT David Brabham • David Lapworth • Akira Nakai 3 March 2019 (2019-03-03) 23 4 Team BRIT Fun Cup Beetle Bruno Senna • Al Locke • Ash Hall 10 March 2019 (2019-03-10) 24 5 Lamborghini Aventador S • Audi R8 V10 RWS Kevin Eriksson • Vicky Parrott 17 March 2019 (2019-03-17)

## Broadcast

In the United States, *Extra Gear* is presented on [BBC America](/source/BBC_America) immediately following the first airing of *Top Gear*. In Australia, the show is available (not broadcast) on on-demand service [9Now](/source/9Now).

From series 2 onwards, reruns are broadcast on [BBC Two](/source/BBC_Two), the broadcaster of parent show *[Top Gear](/source/Top_Gear_(2002_TV_series))*.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["When is Top Gear back on TV? 2018 air date confirmed"](http://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-02-08/top-gear-2018-air-date-time-back-bbc/).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Extra_Gear_Announcement_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Extra_Gear_Announcement_2-1) ["Top Gear Adds An Extra Gear"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2016/top-gear-extra-gear). *[BBC News Online](/source/BBC_News_Online)*. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Don't forget: 'Extra Gear' is on straight after all-new TG"](http://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-tv/dont-forget-extra-gear-straight-after-all-new-tg). 29 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Robbins, Alex (27 April 2016). ["Top Gear to get Extra Gear spin-off show"](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/top-gear/top-gear-to-get-extra-gear-spin-off-show/). *The Telegraph*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["EXTRA GEAR Top Gear's New BTS Show | Top Gear | BBC"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW4BSlmofgU). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["New Trailer of Extra Gear Spin off Reveals Chris Harris as Co-Host"](http://www.carscoops.com/2016/05/new-trailer-of-extra-gear-spin-off.html). 24 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Episode1_7-0)** ["BBC iPlayer – Top Gear: Extra Gear – Episode 1"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p03w1dcs/top-gear-extra-gear-series-1-episode-1). *BBC iPlayer – BBC Three Online*. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Top Gear"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/top-gear).

## External links

- [*Extra Gear*](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04sxpgq) at [BBC Online](/source/BBC_Online)

[*Extra Gear*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5704928/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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