Who are the new 5th Gear presenters?

Discovery has announced a new series of hugely popular motoring franchise Fifth Gear, commissioned for factual entertainment channel Quest. The new series will see the return of hosts Jason Plato, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Jonny Smith and Jimmy DeVille as they test and compare a range of cars.

Why was Fifth Gear Cancelled?

Fifth Gear, which rose from the ashes of the original Top Gear in 2002, has apparently been cancelled due to a lack of funding. Needell, along with Vicki Butler-Henderson and Quentin Willson, joined Fifth Gear after BBC’s first iteration of Top Gear, which they all co-hosted, was cancelled in 2001.

Who replaced Tiff Needell Fifth Gear?

“They’ve replaced me with a younger man, who’s also a racing driver, quite famous,” Needell said, possibly referring to Karun Chandhok who joined the Fifth Gear team last year. “A trendy-looking younger man seems to have taken my spot.” “Yes I think age probably has [got something to do with it],” he continued.

How many episodes of Fifth Gear are there?

Fifth Gear’s rival show is BBC Two ‘s Top Gear . Fifth Gear has been broadcast since 8 April 2002. Since then, 27 series have been produced with 255 episodes (as of 25 October 2018). “The Ultimate Supercar?”

Who are the current presenters of Fifth Gear?

The show is currently presented by Jason Plato, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Jonny Smith and Jimmy de Ville with occasional appearances from Karun Chandhok. Fifth Gear’s rival show is BBC Two ‘s Top Gear . Fifth Gear has been broadcast since 8 April 2002. Since then, 27 series have been produced with 255 episodes (as of 25 October 2018).

What kind of car is in fifth gear?

Within you can find – Lotus Exige S, Electronic Stability Control Test, Suzuki Swift Sport, Satellite Navigation Test, Fisker Karma, TX4, Pagani Huayra, Vauxhall Insignia Estate, Toyota Yaris & Hunton XRS 43 powerboat. Enjoy this classic episode of Fifth Gear for the first time on YouTube.

What kind of car does Jonny Smith Drive in 5th gear?

Jonny Smith drives the David Brown Speedback GT and reviews the car on a trip through London. Vicki Butler-Henderson visits the Anglesey circuit for a Fifth Gear shoot-out. The aim is simple, put two like-minded cars against the clock to find out which is quickest. This time it’s two track day specials from Ariel and Caterham.