'Top Gear': Producer Andy Wilman Speaks Out Ahead Of Jeremy Clarkson's Last Episode, Promising 'Very Poignant Final Scenes'

'Top Gear' Boss Talks Emotional Final Scenes

Former ‘Top Gear’ boss Andy Wilman has opened up about filming the show’s final scenes with presenters Richard Hammond and James May.

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James and Richard will front the last episode of ‘Top Gear’ this Sunday, and while Jeremy Clarkson will star in the video features, the studio segments were recorded without him.

Bosses were originally planning to screen two more episodes of the motoring programme, however the content has been condensed into one show.

Discussing James and Richard's emotional final scenes, Andy - who oversaw the filming of the last episode - tells Radio Times: “The final session without Jeremy was very poignant.

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Clarkson, Hammond and May

After over a decade with the show, Jeremy is now reportedly in talks with Netflix to front a new cars show, along with his former ‘Top Gear’ co-hosts, who he recently completed the ‘Clarkson, Hammond and May’ tour with.

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Chris Evans

Jeremy claimed last week that, before the job was offered to Chris, he’d met with BBC bosses to discuss a potential return to ‘Top Gear’ in the future, but turned them down flat, claiming “too much has gone on” for him to ever come back.

However, Chris seemed unimpressed with his claims, insisting that it wasn’t the case and that the controversial TV personality had actually said no to “voices...inside his own head”.

Watch Jeremy's last ever 'Top Gear' scenes on BBC2, Sunday 28 June, at 8pm.

Possible 'Top Gear' Presenters
Guy Martin (01 of14)
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Guy Martin is another star whose name has been mentioned often in relation to the presenting roles.
Jodie Kidd (02 of14)
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Jodie was spotted enjoying lunch with Jeremy Clarkson in the wake of his sacking - does she already have his blessing? (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Nick Knowles(03 of14)
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Just days ago, Nick revealed that he has been in talks with BBC bosses. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Suzi Perry(04 of14)
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Suzi's name has also come up often, during talk of a shortlist. (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
Philip Glenister (05 of14)
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The actor's name has popped up often, and in May it was reported that he was in "advanced talks" with the BBC. (credit:Jon furniss/Invision/AP)
Will Mellor(06 of14)
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In April, sources revealed that bosses were considering Will, in the hope that he'd bring "a younger audience" to the show. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
David Hasselhoff (07 of14)
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The Hoff threw his hat into the ring last month, answering with a simple, "Why not?", when asked whether he'd be up for presenting the motoring show. (credit:KGC-143/STAR MAX/IPx)
Stephen Fry(08 of14)
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Bookies William Hill are offering odds of 10/1 on TV star Stephen nabbing the role. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
James Blunt(09 of14)
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James Blunt's also made the bookies' shortlist with odds of 12/1. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Dermot O'Leary(10 of14)
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Dermot's left the 'X Factor' behind, and he's already on the Beeb's books thanks to his Radio 2 show. (credit:Stuart C. Wilson via Getty Images)
Jake Humphrey(11 of14)
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BT vision presenter Jake Humphrey is 8/1 to be a co-host. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Jamiroquai (12 of14)
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Jamiroquai loves his cars - could he make the move to television? (credit:Sowetan via Getty Images)
Adrian Chiles (13 of14)
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Well... he's not doing much at the moment is he? (credit:Tristan Fewings via Getty Images)
Nigel Mansell(14 of14)
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We reckon former Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell would be a perfect choice. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)