The Grand Tour’s New Host’s: Can Francis, Thomas & James Really Replace Jeremy, Richard & James?

The Grand Tour’s New Host’s: Can Francis, Thomas & James Really Replace Jeremy, Richard & James?

September 1, 2026 · 48 min

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The episode discusses the new hosts of The Grand Tour and the challenges they face in replacing the original trio.

Hagerty is insurance for people who love cars. Find out why & get a quote today - https://www.hagerty.co.uk/insurance/classic-car-insurance/?utm_source=Referral&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=road-to-success The Grand Tour is entering a completely new era. Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Engelsman sit down to talk about the pressure of following Clarkson, Hammond and May, why previous attempts to replace the legendary trio haven’t always worked, and what makes them believe this time could be different. They also reveal what it was really like meeting Jeremy Clarkson, the advice they were given behind the scenes, whether Francis is genuinely as obsessed with cars and trains as he appears, and how Thomas and James went from building Throttle House to landing one of the biggest jobs in automotive entertainment. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram…

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Host: Benedict Fowler

Guests: Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland, James Engelsman

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