Amazon Confirms Release Date for The Not Very Grand Tour
Prior to the finale, the former Top Gear hosts ended their agreement with the production company W. Chump and Sons. Since then, they have occasionally appeared in YouTube clips, offering glimpses into their current projects, but there has been no indication of a revival.
A New Chapter with the Not Very Grand Tour
While The Grand Tour as fans knew it is over, Amazon Prime has something fresh lined up. The Not Very Grand Tour is set to premiere on April 18, 2025, God willing. Though details remain scarce, a brief synopsis hints that viewers should stay tuned for further updates. According to IMDb, the show is listed as a 2025 TV series featuring Clarkson, Hammond, May, and their friends, suggesting that something new—but still connected to their past adventures—is on the way.
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) offers additional insights, confirming that the Not Very Grand Tour will consist of multiple episodes. The first episode, titled The Glory and the Power, will celebrate the combustion engine while revisiting iconic moments from previous journeys and driving experiences. This suggests that Amazon is curating a series of short episodes drawn from past footage, enhanced with fresh commentary and insights.
This format is reminiscent of compilations produced during the trio's Top Gear era, highlighting their most ambitious expeditions, biggest failures, and funniest moments. RadioTimes.com supports this theory, reporting that Hammond and May will serve as hosts, reflecting on memorable moments from the show's eight-year history. However, Clarkson will only appear in archived clips, meaning this won't be a full-scale reunion.
What Have the Trio Been Up To?
Even after the conclusion of The Grand Tour, Hammond has remained active in the automotive world, regularly appearing on DriveTribe and collaborating with May on short videos. Clarkson, on the other hand, has been focused on farming, confirming that Clarkson's Farm will return for a fifth season. He also made headlines during a viewing event for The Grand Tour finale, stating that modern cars have become 'boring.'
Given the overwhelming success of The Grand Tour, Amazon may drop a teaser trailer for the Not Very Grand Tour before its release in April. While fans will enjoy watching Hammond and May revisit their past adventures, it's not quite the grand reunion that many had hoped for.
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